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Shanghai surges, Asia markets see volatile end to month
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» HONG KONG - Shanghai stocks rallied Friday, ending a tumultuous month in the same fashion as they started, while other Asian markets also saw characteristic volatility as oil prices extended a recent rally.
Taiwan in recession, posts slowest growth in 6 years
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» TAIPEI - Taiwan sank into recession in October-December, data showed Friday, posting its slowest annual growth in six years, with weak international demand and greater competition from China hitting the export-dependent island.
Researchers scramble to fight 'brand new' Zika virus
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» MIAMI - Zika virus is spreading rapidly through the Americas leaving researchers scrambling to understand the very basics, including how to prevent, treat and diagnose the emerging mosquito-borne threat.
Republicans debate without Trump, who taunts from afar
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» DES MOINES (UNITED STATES) - Republican White House hopefuls emboldened by the absence of frontrunner Donald Trump jostled for the limelight at their final debate before the nomination votes begin, as the billionaire disrupted the showdown with his own controversial event.
Historical Hong Kong walled village being demolished
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» HONG KONG - A 650-year-old urban walled village in Hong Kong -- the last of its kind -- will be destroyed to make way for development in what critics say is another nail in the coffin for the city's cultural heritage.
BoJ adopts negative interest rate policy to stoke growth
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» TOKYO - The Bank of Japan shocked markets Friday after it adopted a negative interest rate policy to spur lending and hit its two-percent inflation target as the world's number three economy struggles.
Manchester City eager for FA Cup triumph without De Bruyne
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Kevin de Bruyne will miss 10 weeks of Manchester City's bid for success on four trophy fronts, starting with the visit to Aston Villa in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday.
Green, Butler headline NBA all-star reserves
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» NEW YORK - First time choice Draymond Green and sweet shooting swingman Klay Thompson will join Golden State Warriors teammate Stephen Curry as reserves for the 2016 NBA All-Star Game.
China jails three 'civil disobedience' activists
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» BEIJING - A Chinese court sentenced three activists to prison on Friday for allegedly attempting to start a non-violent civil rights movement, campaign groups said, the latest example of the Communist Party's intensifying crackdown on dissent.
Chinese ship to join Australia-led search for MH370
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» SYDNEY - A Chinese ship is set to join the search for Malaysia Airlines MH370, Australia's deputy prime minister said Friday, as the jet's fate remains a mystery almost two years after it vanished.