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Hong Kong officials to visit Beijing for talks over bookseller
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» HONG KONG - A senior Hong Kong delegation will head to Beijing for talks following explosive revelations by a bookseller who said he was detained for eight months on the mainland, the city's leader said Monday.
Oil prices edge up as Brent pushes further above $50
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» Crude prices edged up in Asia on Monday, building on recent gains with Brent holding above US$50 after Nigerian militants claimed fresh attacks on the country's oil infrastructure.
Brexit triggers surprise emerging market asset rally
Reuters, Published on 04/07/2016
» NEW YORK - When British voters shocked world markets by voting to leave the European Union last week, emerging markets assets seemed among the most vulnerable to a full-on retreat to safe havens from riskier investments.
More than 200 dead in IS-claimed Baghdad blast: officials
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» BAGHDAD - At least 213 people were killed in Sunday's Baghdad suicide bombing claimed by the Islamic State group, officials said, making it one of the deadliest ever militant attacks in Iraq.
Australia PM urged to quit after 'Brexiting' himself
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» SYDNEY - Australia's opposition Labor Party urged Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to resign Monday, calling him the "David Cameron of the southern hemisphere" after he failed to secure an emphatic election victory.
Bangladesh hopes England cricket tour will go ahead
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» DHAKA - Bangladesh is hopeful the planned visit of England later this year will go ahead despite the mass killing of foreigners at a restaurant in Dhaka over the weekend, according to Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan.
Shanghai SIPG return to winning ways in Chinese Super League
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» SHANGHAI - Shanghai SIPG grabbed their first Chinese Super League victory in six games, just days after reportedly breaking the Asian transfer record to land Brazilian forward Hulk.
City Hall gets tough on flower vendors
Online Reporters, Published on 04/07/2016
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has stood firm on its demand that flower vendors move away from pavements around Pak Khlong Talat.
Aide to former Chinese president Hu Jintao jailed for life: media
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» BEIJING - An ex-aide of former Chinese president Hu Jintao has been jailed for life for corruption, illegally obtaining state secrets and abuse of power, official media reported Monday.
England's Cook expects rough ride for Pakistan's Mohammad Amir
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» TAUNTON (UNITED KINGDOM) - England captain Alastair Cook believes Pakistan's Mohammad Amir will face a tough reception from fans should he return to Test cricket at Lord's later this month.