Singaporeans vote for ceremonial president after rare political scandals
Singaporeans are voting in their first contested presidential election in more than a decade.
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China Ramps Up Campaign to Boost Fragile Economy, Currency
China intensified efforts to stimulate the economy and support its currency, as investor concerns over the growth outlook
1970-01-01 08:00
'Any story could be your last' - India's crackdown on Kashmir press
The BBC has spoken to over two dozen Kashmiri journalists who are wary of the government's actions.
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Jet ski tourists shot dead off coast of Algeria
Coastguards reportedly kill two French-Moroccan tourists who strayed into Algerian waters from Morocco.
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What a doctor's death in a lift tells us about Africa's debt crisis
Nigeria spends twice as much on debt repayments than on health and education combined, a report says.
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When a child is shot, doctors must heal more than just bullet holes
The number of youth who have been shot is on the rise in the US, especially after the pandemic.
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Akon: Success allows me to make music for myself
The singer says he has the financial freedom to bring Afrobeats influences to his new material.
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Hong Kong Shuts Stock Market, Schools as Super Typhoon Nears
Hong Kong is bracing for what may be the strongest storm to hit the city in at least
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'Marcus Aurelius' statue seized from Cleveland museum in looting probe
The statue, believed from Turkey, is part of an antiquities smuggling probe, NY investigators say.
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Asia Cup 2023: The undying charm of an India-Pakistan cricket match
The two cricketing arch rivals are set to play against each other in the Asia Cup on Saturday.
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Binance Offers Incentives to Accelerate Shift From Stablecoin to Fresh Alternatives
Binance is accelerating a move away from its exchange-branded stablecoin by offering incentives for customers of the world’s
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Covid fraudster used pandemic rescue funds to buy alpaca farm
The pizzeria owner used a $660,000 Covid-era loan to buy a farm, cars, and radio airtime.
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