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Myanmar election: what you need to know
AFP, Published on 06/11/2015
» YANGON - More than 30 million people are eligible to vote in Myanmar's election on Sunday, a poll that could redraw the political landscape of a nation smothered by decades of junta rule.
China artist comes out... as French
AFP, Published on 06/11/2015
» BEIJING - For someone who cites his “oriental identity” as a source of inspiration, China-based artist Tao Hongjing is remarkably white.
Asian markets eye US jobs report, Nikkei riding high
AFP, Published on 06/11/2015
» HONG KONG - Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index closed at its highest level in more than two months Friday, while traders in Asia were closely watching a US jobs report that could indicate a Fed move on interest rates.
'Mungo Man' bones to go home with Australian Aboriginal elders
AFP, Published on 06/11/2015
» SYDNEY - The remains of Mungo Man, whose 40,000-year-old bones have been crucial to understanding how long humans have lived in Australia, have been handed back to Aboriginal elders ahead of his anticipated return home.
A fine balance: Xi-Ma meet is exercise in etiquette
AFP, Published on 06/11/2015
» BEIJING - The stage is set for a historic handshake between the presidents of Taiwan and China at the weekend with protocol micro-managed to prevent the slightest political gaffe.
Police raid private TV station after Maldives declares emergency
AFP, Published on 06/11/2015
» MALé (MALDIVES) - Police in the Maldives on Friday raided a private television station in connection with a YouTube video that allegedly threatened President Abdulla Yameen, the network's managing director said.
Laos, China set date to launch train project
Online Reporters, Published on 06/11/2015
» VIENTIANE - A long-delayed railway project linking Laos and China will finally be marked with a groundbreaking ceremony in December to herald its launch.
Ministers in Paris to seek climate convergence
AFP, Published on 06/11/2015
» PARIS - Five weeks before they hope to sign off on a pact to curb global warming, more than 60 environment and energy ministers gather in Paris from Sunday to narrow political rifts.
Lufthansa cabin crew to begin strike at 1300 GMT: union
AFP, Published on 06/11/2015
» FRANKFURT - Lufthansa cabin staff will begin their planned week of walkouts at 1300 GMT (8pm Thailand time) on Friday, initially at the hubs of Frankfurt and Duesseldorf, with further stoppages planned on Saturday, the union UFO said.
Allianz sticks to full-year goals, despite Q3 profit drop
AFP, Published on 06/11/2015
» FRANCFORT - German insurer Allianz, Europe's biggest, said Friday it is sticking to its full-year earnings targets, despite a drop in profits in the third quarter.