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EU to unveil latest plan to absorb migrants fairly
AFP, Published on 27/05/2015
» BRUSSELS - The European Commission is due Wednesday to unveil its latest version of a controversial plan to force EU member states to more evenly absorb the wave of migrants making the dangerous crossing of the Mediterranean to Europe.
Cleveland Cavaliers sweep Hawks to reach NBA finals
AFP, Published on 27/05/2015
» CLEVELAND - LeBron James advanced to his fifth-straight NBA finals, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 118-88 rout of the Atlanta Hawks and a sweep of the Eastern Conference finals.
Australia PM promises 'full and frank' debate on gay marriage
AFP, Published on 27/05/2015
» SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Wednesday promised a "full and frank" debate on gay marriage in response to an opposition-backed push for reform, but said the issue was not a priority for his conservative government.
Hackers steal 100,000 US tax records
Associated Press, Published on 27/05/2015
» WASHINGTON — Sophisticated criminals used an online service run by the Internal Revenue Service to access personal tax information from more than 100,000 US taxpayers, part of an elaborate scheme to steal identities and claim fraudulent tax refunds, the IRS said.
Signs uncertain, but migrant crisis may be abating
New York Times, Published on 27/05/2015
» HONG KONG — No boats of Southeast Asian migrants have landed since the last one washed ashore in Indonesia a week ago. Search and rescue vessels from Malaysia and Indonesia have found no more migrants at sea. Some refugees appear to be returning to Myanmar.
Houston submerged as wild weather kills at least 28 in US, Mexico
AFP, Published on 27/05/2015
» HOUSTON - Torrential rain left much of central Texas swamped after savage weather killed at least 28 people in the United States and Mexico, and Houston's mayor warned more deadly flooding could be in store.
S. Korea, US, Japan envoys discuss N. Korea nuclear concerns
AFP, Published on 27/05/2015
» SEOUL - Nuclear envoys from South Korea, Japan and the United States met in Seoul on Wednesday, seeking a way forward to revive long-stalled, six-party talks with North Korea on its nuclear weapons programme.
Seoul elevates gardening to high art
AFP, Published on 27/05/2015
» SEOUL - From stylish, manicured creations to small vegetable plots, gardens are taking to the rooftops of the South Korean capital Seoul -- bringing dashes of spontaneity and colour to the skyline of one of the world's most densely populated cities.
Papua New Guinea must stop 'sorcery' killings: Amnesty
AFP, Published on 27/05/2015
» SYDNEY - The Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea must crack down on crimes against people suspected of sorcery after a mob hacked a woman to death this week, Amnesty International said Wednesday.
Pope's finance chief ready to appear at Australia child abuse inquiry
AFP, Published on 27/05/2015
» SYDNEY - Pope Francis' finance chief said he was willing to give evidence at a child abuse inquiry in his native Australia, as the country's most notorious paedophile priest gave evidence Wednesday.