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Prince of Persia
Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 26/06/2017
» Located in central Iran, Isfahan (also called Esfahan) is one of the most stunning cities in the Islamic world. This centuries-old settlement has a colourful and glorious history and, thankfully, many of its architectural wonders survive to this day.
Dozens missing after tourist boat sinks in Colombia
Associated Press, Published on 26/06/2017
» GUATAPE, Colombia -- A tourist boat packed with about 160 passengers for the holiday weekend capsized Sunday on a reservoir near the Colombian city of Medellin, leaving at least six people dead and 31 missing, officials said.
Air bag maker Takata files for bankruptcy protection
Kyodo News, Published on 26/06/2017
» TOKYO - Japanese air bag maker Takata Corp, which has a factory in Thailand, said on Monday it has filed for bankruptcy protection.
Great Barrier Reef valued at $42.5 billion
Published on 26/06/2017
» SYDNEY - Australia's Great Barrier Reef, devastated by two consecutive years of coral bleaching, is valued at over A$56 billion (US$42.5 billion), making it "too big to fail," according to a report released on Monday.
Test Yourself: Metal Guru
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/06/2017
» Test Yourself is where you can improve your reading skills. Whether it’s for tests like University Entrance Exams or IELTS and TOEFL, or even just for fun, these pages help you to read, understand and improve your English.
Wedding off, then on again as dowry dispute ends
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/06/2017
» A groom who on Saturday walked away with his relatives from a wedding following a dispute over the dowry, has agreed to pay for the expenses incurred and return to marry his girlfriend.
Innovate or be swept away with the tide
Published on 26/06/2017
» Everyone is ready to state the obvious when they talk about change. People will tell you how it is the only thing that is constant, how it is increasing in scope, scale and impact. I, too, have mentioned this many times.
US urges Qatar, neighbours to ease tension
Associated Press, Published on 26/06/2017
» WASHINGTON - The United States said Sunday some demands on Qatar by its Mideast neighbours "will be very difficult to meet." But the US isn't rejecting the demands outright.
Fuel truck explodes, kills 150 in Pakistan
Associated Press, Published on 26/06/2017
» BAHAWALPUR, PAKISTAN - Alerted by an announcement over a mosque's loudspeaker that an overturned tanker truck had sprung a leak, scores of villagers raced to the scene with fuel containers Sunday to gather the oil. Then the wreck exploded, engulfing people in flames as they screamed in terror.
More blood but no victory in Duterte's drug war
Reuters, Published on 26/06/2017
» MANILA - Launched a year ago, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's brutal war on drugs has resulted in thousands of deaths, yet the street price of crystal methamphetamine in Manila has fallen and surveys show Filipinos are as anxious as ever about crime.