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Convicted terrorists to get indefinite detention in Australia

Australia's state and territory leaders have agreed with a proposal for indefinite detention of convicted terrorists, a similar measure used for convicted paedophiles unless they can prove they have reformed.

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Italians join Global Climate March with rally in Rome

​Tens of thousands of Italians joined the Global Climate March 2015 with a rally in Rome on Sunday, urging world leaders to act courageously against climate change.

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How much does attending the APEC CEO Summit cost?

How much did it cost to see the two most powerful people in the world in one venue? Around $4,000 or more than P180,000.

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APEC economic leaders highlight inclusive growth, FATTP

​The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting concluded here on Thursday, with the 21-member economies issuing a joint declaration focusing on inclusive economic growth and a wider free trade area in the entire region -- the Free Trade Area of Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) .

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ASEAN Summit: Congestion to build up at city’s Golden Triangle area

Motorists in the city’s Golden Triangle area can expect traffic congestion during rush hour to get heavier in the coming days as regional and world ­leaders converge here for the 27th Asean Summit and related summits.

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APEC summit starts in Manila, Xi to elaborate China's views on Asia-Pacific cooperation

The 23rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting kicked off here Wednesday afternoon, with Chinese President Xi Jinping joining hands with other leaders to boost regional cooperation.

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G20 summit outcome positive for global economic recovery

The G20 summit concluded here Monday with broad consensus on ways of achieving inclusive and robust growth of the global economy, which is still recuperating from the impact of the 2008 financial crisis.

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G20 leaders pledge further actions to boost economic recovery

​The Group of 20 (G20) leaders called for more collective actions here on Monday to achieve strong, sustainable and balanced growth that can benefit all.

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G20 leaders pledge further actions to boost economic recovery

​The Group of 20 (G20) leaders urged in a communique here on Monday on further collective actions to achieve strong, sustainable and balanced growth that is inclusive and creating more and better quality jobs.

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More Japanese local leaders against TPP than in favor: survey

​A recent survey showed that about 36. 9 percent of local government leaders in Japan are against the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, while only 23.0 percent are in favor, local media reported.

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Myanmar's general election ends peacefully

​Myanmar's general election ended peacefully in the whole country in overall Sunday afternoon.

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Xi, Ma to salute each other "mister" in historic meeting

​Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou will salute each other "mister" in their historic meeting in Singapore on Saturday, the Taiwan affairs chief of the Chinese mainland said here Wednesday.

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Japan, China, S. Korea trilateral meetings: How the East Asian media reported it

Leaders of South Korea, Japan and China called for greater trilateral cooperation in trade and security on Sunday (Nov 1) and agreed to face up to history.They also urged more efforts in resuming six-party talks aimed at denuclearising North Korea and promoting peace in North-east Asia.

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Merkel, Hollande appeal to MEPs for EU unity

French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel jointly called for a strong and united Europe on Wednesday in order to address the multiple crises facing the European Union (EU).

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Australia's government leaders hold meeting to shape nation's future

​Australia Prime Minister Tony Abbott will meet with the nation's eight state territory leaders at a retreat in Sydney over Wednesday and Thursday to gain common ground on the future shape of Australia's federation.

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Xi urges BRICS, SCO, EEU to cooperate for people's welfare

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged the BRICS bloc, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) to work together to better people' s livelihood.

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Burundi gov't asks electoral body to consider presidential poll delay

​The Burundian government on Thursday claimed to have instructed the country's electoral body (CENI) to consider a call by regional leaders to delay presidential poll scheduled for July 15 to July 30.