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13 dead, about 100 hurt in IS-claimed terror attacks in Spain
Kyodo News, Published on 18/08/2017
» A van ploughed through a crowd of pedestrians Thursday in the centre of Barcelona, leaving at least 13 people dead and around 100 injured in an attack claimed by the Islamic State militant group, local authorities said.
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The clever yellow postbox
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/08/2017
» In Thailand, mailboxes are red – except in Pitsanulok.
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Myanmar retains tough clause in communications law
Reuters, Published on 18/08/2017
» YANGON -- Myanmar's parliament on Friday made minor changes to a controversial telecommunications law, amendments rights monitors say will do little to address concern the law is used to curb criticism of the authorities and reporting of corruption.
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Japan finds glitches in missile-alert system
Published on 18/08/2017
» TOKYO: Japanese authorities on Friday tested emergency alert systems in areas in and around the possible flight path of North Korean missiles but the exercise exposed a series of technical glitches.
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Singapore rail delays leave commuters steaming
Published on 18/08/2017
» SINGAPORE: Singapore’s reputation for world-class infrastructure and efficient public transport received a knock on Friday morning as two of its five mass-transit rail lines suffered signalling failures, leaving thousands of disgruntled passengers late for work and unleashing a tirade of criticism on the social media sites of the two rail operators.
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Gold prices break $1,300
Published on 18/08/2017
» NEW YORK: Gold futures broke above $1,300 an ounce on Friday, rising to the highest level since November, as global stocks dropped and investors fretted that turmoil in the White House will prevent US President Donald Trump from delivering on his legislative agenda.
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BMW previews new Z4 at 2017 Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach
Richard Leu, Published on 18/08/2017
» The German luxury carmaker has unveiled a thinly-disguised show car of its next-generation roadster, to be built in conjunction with Toyota.
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Joshua Wong, 2 others jailed for Hong Kong pro-democracy protest
New York Times, Published on 18/08/2017
» HONG KONG - Three prominent young leaders of Hong Kong's democracy movement were sentenced Thursday to six to eight months in prison, a severe setback for the technically semi-autonomous Chinese city in its struggle for greater political freedom under Communist Party rule.
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Killer van mows down crowds in Barcelona
Reuters, Published on 18/08/2017
» BARCELONA - A van ploughed into crowds in the heart of Barcelona on Thursday and Spanish media reported at least 13 people were killed, in what police said they were treating as a terrorist attack.
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Raped Indian girl, 10, denied abortion, gives birth
Associated Press, Published on 18/08/2017
» NEW DELHI - The 10-year-old rape victim who was denied an abortion by India's top court has given birth to a baby girl, a doctor told media Thursday.
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