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Airbus A330neo becomes airborne for maiden flight
Business, Reuters, Published on 20/10/2017
» TOULOUSE: Airbus SE yesterday began the maiden flight of its A330neo jetliner, an upgraded version of its profitable A330 line designed to sharpen competition with the latest version of Boeing Co's Dreamliner.
Japan: North Korea threat 'critical, imminent'
Reuters, Published on 24/10/2017
» CLARK, Philippines: - The threat from North Korea has grown to a "critical and imminent level" and the United States, Japan and South Korea must address the matter, Japanese Defence Minister Itsunori Onodera told his US and South Korean counterparts in talks on Monday.
Hardline preacher finds refuge in Malaysia as extremism grows
Reuters, Published on 02/11/2017
» KUALA LUMPUR: When Zakir Naik emerged from a prominent Malaysian mosque last month fans swarmed about him, seeking selfies with the Indian Muslim televangelist whose hardline views have sparked a criminal investigation back in his home country.
Australia's famed Uluru to be closed to climbers
Reuters, Published on 01/11/2017
» SYDNEY: Australia's world-famous Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock, will be closed to climbers from 2019, its management board said on Wednesday, ending a decades-long campaign by Aborigines to protect their scared monolith in the Northern Territory.
Malaysia investigates 'leak of 46 million mobile users' data'
Reuters, Published on 01/11/2017
» KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE: Malaysia is investigating an alleged attempt to sell the data of more than 46 million mobile phone subscribers online, in what appears to be one of the largest leaks of customer data in Asia.
Experts: Central bank likely to keep rates steady
Reuters, Published on 07/11/2017
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is expected to leave its benchmark interest rate near record lows again on Wednesday, with the current level seen supporting the country's economic recovery while inflation stays benign.
Pheu Thai urges junta to end ban on political activity
Reuters, Published on 08/11/2017
» The Pheu Thai Party on Wednesday urged the ruling junta to end a ban on political activity since the 2014 coup, saying it feared a delay could signal that a general election promised for next year might be pushed back yet again.
New Delhi emergency: Choked on smog
Reuters, Published on 10/11/2017
» NEW DELHI: The Indian capital declared a pollution emergency on Thursday as toxic smog hung over the city for a third day and air quality worsened by the hour.