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Upset win by 28-year-old leftist jolts US Democrats
AFP, Published on 28/06/2018
» WASHINGTON - A 28-year-old leftist and political novice has become the face of a new breed of American Democrat after slaying a congressional giant in a New York primary, as the party seeks its 2018 battle plan against Donald Trump's Republicans.
Indonesia's debus fighters: tough as nails
AFP, Published on 24/06/2018
» BANDUNG, Indonesia: Mulyadi pounds a nail into his nostril, leaving it embedded in his face, horrifying a group of slack-jawed spectators of debus, an Indonesian tradition blending martial arts with grotesque self-injury.
Ikea bets big on India but keeps meatballs off the menu
AFP, Published on 24/06/2018
» MUMBAI - Furniture giant Ikea is set to open its first store and restaurant in India after years of trying but arguably its most famous item is off the menu -- Swedish meatballs.
Russia backs Opec oil output hike
AFP, Published on 23/06/2018
» VIENNA: Russia on Saturday joined partner countries in backing an Opec-led pledge to boost oil production in response to growing global demand, Angolan Oil Minister Diamantino Azevedo said.
Germany face Sweden test as Belgium eye knockouts
AFP, Published on 23/06/2018
» SOCHI, Russia: Germany could face an ignominious first-round exit from the World Cup in Russia unless they rediscover the form that propelled them to glory in Brazil in 2014 in a crunch match against Sweden on Saturday.
Germany face crunch Sweden clash as Belgium eye knockouts
AFP, Published on 23/06/2018
» SOCHI (RUSSIA) - Germany can ill afford another slip-up when they take on Sweden at the World Cup on Saturday, as the defending champions attempt to follow Brazil's lead by belatedly springing into life.
Vietnam arrests 4 more oil executives
Associated Press, Published on 22/06/2018
» HANOI: Vietnamese police have arrested four more former senior oil executives for allegedly abusing their power to appropriate property as the communist authorities step up their toughest crackdown on corruption in years.
US leaks 60 percent more methane than government says: study
AFP, Published on 22/06/2018
» TAMPA - The US oil and gas industry leaks 60 percent more methane than official government estimates, a report said Thursday, warning of this potent greenhouse gas's effect on the environment.
General Electric dropped from Dow Jones stock index
AFP, Published on 20/06/2018
» NEW YORK - Slumping US industrial giant General Electric will be booted from the prestigious Dow Jones stock index next week, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced Tuesday.
US Commerce Secretary held Russia, China-linked assets: report
AFP, Published on 19/06/2018
» WASHINGTON - US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross held assets for much of last year that created conflicts of interest and has since transferred ownership to a family trust instead of divesting outright, Forbes reported Monday.