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Bangladesh siege survivor haunted by screams of victims
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» DHAKA - A survivor of a massacre in a Bangladeshi cafe recounted Sunday how he spent the night being literally sick with fear as he listened to the haunting screams of diners being hacked to death.
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Pleas for pragmatism as EU charts post-Brexit future
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» AIX-EN-PROVENCE (FRANCE) - Senior European political figures appealed Sunday for the EU to set aside lofty debate as it struggles with Brexit-style populism, and instead to focus on measures which clearly benefit citizens.
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All About the Benjamin: Aussie Simmons signs with Sixers
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» NEW YORK - Number one NBA Draft pick Ben Simmons of Australia has signed a rookie contract with the Philadelphia 76ers that is expected to bring him between $4 million and $6 million next season.
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Uniqlo bans Bangladesh travel after Islamist killings
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» TOKYO - The Japanese operator of fast fashion giant Uniqlo has banned non-essential travel to Bangladesh and ordered its staff there to stay at home, days after militant Islamists killed foreigners in a bloody siege.
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LSE shareholders approve Deutsche Boerse merger
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» LONDON - London Stock Exchange Group shareholders on Monday voted overwhelmingly for a merger with Deusche Boerse, operator of the Frankfurt exchange, despite concerns it could be scuppered by Britain's EU exit.
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Gems sales slump at annual emporium in Myanmar
Published on 04/07/2016
» Lack of interest from Chinese buyers and a shortage of quality wares again dogged the latest Gems Emporium at Nay Pyi Taw.
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Cornucopia of nuts and spices as Afghans ready their Eid feast
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» KABUL - Mountains of dried fruit and cakes, golden saffron, pistachios and tea. Afghans are making ready for days of feasting, marking the end of Ramadan with traditions that have survived nearly 40 years of tormented conflict.
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China passes law to 'regulate' wild animal products
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» BEIJING - China has passed a new wild animal protection law banning the sale of food made from endangered species, but allowing other products derived from them, state media said, amid controversy over its wildlife policies.
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Nasa counts down to Juno's orbit of Jupiter
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» MIAMI - Nasa on Monday counted down to a high-stakes attempt to orbit closer than ever to the planet Jupiter, on a $1.1-billion mission to probe the origin of the solar system.
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Evans quits as lead host on BBC's 'Top Gear'
AFP, Published on 04/07/2016
» LONDON - British broadcaster Chris Evans on Monday announced he was to step down as lead presenter of BBC's hit motoring show "Top Gear" after only one series, which received mixed reviews.
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