China beats its own record for hot days over six months
China has registered the highest number of hot days over six months since records began, according to authorities, as the country confronts another record-breaking summer of blistering heat.
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New Zealand bans plastic bags for fresh produce in supermarkets
Supermarkets already ban take-home bags but now thin bags used for vegetables will be outlawed too.
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Indonesia's June inflation eases to lowest in 14 months
By Stefanno Sulaiman and Fransiska Nangoy JAKARTA Indonesia's annual inflation rate in June eased to 3.52%, settling into
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China's deadly weather from heat to hailstorms take its toll
BEIJING Torrential rain triggered flash floods in northern China killing one person and sweeping away two, state media
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China May Have Turned to Another Old Tool to Help Bolster Yuan
The yuan spiked in opening trading Monday, in a hint that authorities may have taken another tool back
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OCBC Targets Revenue Boost From Southeast Asia-China Business
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. unveiled a target to boost revenue from business flows between Greater China and Southeast Asia
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Peterborough: 'I'm privileged to help pupils learn Korean culture'
In Wha Kim spends her lunch break introducing Peterborough pupils to Korean language and culture.
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Thai elephant flown home after alleged abuse in Sri Lanka
Bangkok demanded the return of the animal after claims it was tortured while kept at a Buddhist temple.
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Pakistan Stocks Rise Most in Three Years to Trigger Market Halt
Pakistan’s stock market rose the most in more than three years after the nation clinched an initial deal
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A pig farm that stood on the site of a Nazi-era 'Roma camp' is finally demolished
Čeněk Růžička looked euphoric as he swung the pickaxe against the wall. He had spent decades campaigning for the pig farm to be torn down. It was finally happening.
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Singapore Names Wong Central Bank Chairman to Succeed Tharman
Singapore’s deputy prime minister Lawrence Wong will be appointed chairman of the central bank. Wong, who is also
1970-01-01 08:00
Chinese Cookie Tycoon Gains $1.2 Billion in Taking Firm Private
The founder of a Chinese cookie maker has gotten richer with a proposal to take the Hong Kong-listed
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