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Young activists take on China in key Hong Kong election
AFP, Published on 31/08/2016
» HONG KONG - When Hong Kong goes to the polls on Sunday a new brand of politician pushing for a complete break from Beijing will be fighting for votes in a frustrated and divided city.
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Jungle school helps rescued orangutans return to wild
AFP, Published on 31/08/2016
» KETAPANG (INDONESIA) - Ignoring the shrieks of his rowdy, wrestling classmates, baby orangutan Otan practises swinging alone at his "jungle school" on Borneo island, switching hands and hanging upside down as he builds confidence high above the forest floor.
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SET falls 4.69 to 1,541.44 at midday
Online Reporters, Published on 31/08/2016
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went down 4.69 points, or 0.30%, to close at 1,541.44 points at the end of trading session this morning. The trade value was 21.48 billion baht, with 5.06 billion shares traded.
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G20 to go long on rhetoric, short on economic policy: experts
AFP, Published on 31/08/2016
» BEIJING - G20 leaders will meet in China this weekend in a climate of economic uncertainty and sluggish global growth –- but the absence of an urgent crisis means the forum will be short on breakthroughs, analysts say.
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Golden Rose backs Ryder Cup rookie Pieters
AFP, Published on 31/08/2016
» HONG KONG - Olympic gold medallist Justin Rose gave Ryder Cup rookie Thomas Pieters a ringing endorsement Wednesday after the big-hitting Belgian was picked for the biennial match against the US next month.
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Tale of new coaches as South American World Cup race resumes
AFP, Published on 31/08/2016
» MONTEVIDEO - Injury-hit Argentina resume their bid for a berth at the 2018 World Cup on Thursday as Brazil head into the latest round of South American qualifiers hoping to build on their Olympic gold medal triumph.
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Japan eyes record defence budget to develop anti-ship missiles
AFP, Published on 31/08/2016
» TOKYO - Japan's defence ministry requested a record budget on Wednesday, with funds for an anti-ship missile system to defend islands at the centre of a territorial dispute with China.
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Malaysia detains 3 Islamic State suspects, foils attacks
Published on 31/08/2016
» KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian police say they foiled terrorist attacks planned on the eve of the Independence Day with the detention of three suspected Islamic State members.
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Tokyo puts Tsukiji fish market move on ice
AFP, Published on 31/08/2016
» TOKYO - Plans to move Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market -- the world's largest -- were put on ice Wednesday over fears about toxic contamination at the new facility, as the cost of the move soars.
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Canada to apply to join China-backed AIIB
AFP, Published on 31/08/2016
» BEIJING - Canada will apply to join the China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Ottawa's finance department said on Wednesday, in a coup for Beijing after Washington had tried to dissuade US allies from signing up.
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