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The warmer the Earth, the rainier it will be: NASA study

‍A new NASA study warns that the amount of rain that will fall in Earth's tropical regions will increase as our planet continues to warm.

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The warmer the Earth, the rainier it will be: NASA study

‍AnewNASAstudywarnsthattheamountofrainthatwillfallinEarth'stropicalregionswillincreaseasourplanetcontinuestowarm.AccordingtothenewstudypublishedinthejournalNatu

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Rise in Aust'n private healthcare costs will "absolutely" hurt: PM

A price hike for private health insurance is "absolutely" going to hurt everyday Australians, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said Friday, after the nation's health minister approved an increase to health cover premiums of almost 5 percent from April 1.

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Police clash with Mexico gas protesters, gunfire erupts

Gunfire erupted as protesters clashed with police in Mexico during another day of looting and demonstrations against a gasoline price increase that has infuriated the population.

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Japan's government approves record military spending

​Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government on Thursday approved an increase in defense spending to record levels to counter growing Chinese military power in the East China Sea and an escalating North Korean ballistic missile threat.

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World food prices climb again as milk, sugar prices surge

The Food Price Index climbed 2.9 percent in September from August, mainly driven by a surge in dairy products prices, according to data released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Thursday.

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China's fresh graduates struggling to out earn migrant workers

As the number of Chinese college graduates increases, their average monthly salaries lag behind. By 2017, over seven million students are expected to graduate, a yearly increase of less than three percent.

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Losing Australia's AAA Rating could make losers of mortgage holders

​The biggest losers after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull scraped through to win Australia’s fractious elections could be homebuyers facing higher costs on their A$1.6 trillion ($1.2 trillion) in mortgages.

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China discusses speed hikes for bullet trains

Ahead of an international exhibition, China's railway insiders returned to topic of whether to increase the top speed of bullet trains.H The proposals to increase the top speed on China's high-speed rail (HSR) network have emerged as China seeks to export its trains and HSR technology.

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Tax hike delay hurts credibility of Abe's words, fiscal discipline

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s second postponement of the consumption tax hike raises doubts not only about the credibility of his words but also the government’s commitment to repair its tattered fiscal condition.

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Global warming seen as lit match in northern fires

Scientists say the near-destruction of Fort McMurray last week by a wildfire is the latest indication that the vital boreal forest is at risk from climate change.

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‘No plan yet to raise toll for eligible highways’

The Works Ministry has no plans yet to allow an increase in toll rates for some eight highways which are eligible to do so next year.

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Vietnam seeking to boost exports: officials

​Vietnam is seeking measures to boost exports as it is forecast to continue seeing a slow growth, officials said on Thursday.

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India to hold high-level strategic, commercial dialogue with U.S. next month

India to hold high-level strategic, commercial dialogue with U.S. next month

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Visa-free travel between China, Fiji expected to attract more Chinese tourists

​From March 14, 2015 on, nationals of China and Fiji can enter each other's country without a visa, as agreed by both governments.

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Public employees get salary increase

China has raised salaries for public employees sharply this year, after they had been frozen for years and after government officials had been leaving their jobs because of low pay.

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Paris attack may increase Islamophobia in Europe: Finnish expert

​A Finnish terrorism researcher believes that the recent terrorist attack in Paris could increase Islamophobia and political divisions in Europe, reported Finnish national broadcaster YLE on Thursday.