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China must increase ability to win 'local wars,' PM says
AFP, Published on 04/03/2012
» China must enhance the ability of its military to win "local wars", Premier Wen Jiabao said on Monday, as Beijing grows increasingly assertive about its territorial claims in Asia.
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Japanese emperor leaves hospital after surgery
AFP, Published on 04/03/2012
» Japan's Emperor Akihito left hospital on Sunday, 15 days after undergoing a successful heart bypass operation.
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Election in rebel Chinese village hailed a success
AFP, Published on 04/03/2012
» Residents in a Chinese village that has become a symbol of resistance against corruption elected a new leadership committee Sunday, ending a two-day poll viewed as a landmark in the authoritarian state.
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Wiggins looks for more momentum in Paris-Nice race
AFP, Published on 04/03/2012
» British Tour de France hopeful Bradley Wiggins is aiming to maintain his solid start to this year's cycling season when the Paris-Nice event begins Sunday.
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Suu Kyi tells rally she is back to health
AFP, Published on 04/03/2012
» Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi insisted she was feeling better on Sunday as she pressed on with her election campaign despite falling ill during a huge rally a day earlier.
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Taiwan official quits over 'bird flu cover-up'
AFP, Published on 04/03/2012
» A top Taiwan agriculture official has stepped down amid allegations he covered up bird flu outbreaks, a day after authorities said they had culled thousands of chickens.
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Europe must not lose Greece says EIB president
AFP, Published on 04/03/2012
» European Investment Bank (EIB) President Werner Hoyer says Europe must not lose Greece, in an interview with a Greek newspaper on Sunday.
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Tenacious Hsieh wins BMW Malaysian Open title
AFP, Published on 04/03/2012
» It was a match too far for Petra Martic, who handed Taiwanese qualifier Hsieh Su-wei the BMW Malaysian Open title after retiring in the third set of the final Sunday due to fatigue.
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Warner cricket century puts Australia in command
AFP, Published on 04/03/2012
» David Warner scored a magnificent 163 to lead Australia to 321 for six in the first tri-series one-day international final against Sri Lanka on Sunday.
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Webcams watch as Russians give verdict on Putin
AFP, Published on 04/03/2012
» Watched over by webcams and gaggles of election observers, Russians voted in elections that exposed vastly different opinions about the merits of Vladimir Putin ahead of his expected Kremlin return.
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