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Idols who do better in Japan than Korea

Many K-Pop idols have held concerts overseas and released a single in a different language here and there, but have you ever wondered if they found more fame and success in other countries?

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At soaring rate, Nepalis seeking jobs abroad come home dead

​The number of Nepali workers going abroad has more than doubled since the country began promoting foreign labour in recent years: from about 220,000 in 2008 to about 500,000 in 2015

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Survey shows British businesses want barrier-free access to EU after Brexit

A survey of private businesses employing nearly a third of the British workforce found that most companies want barrier-free access to the European Union (EU) market after Brexit takes place.

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Why is Northeast Asia fraught with uncertainties?

For China-Japan-Republic of Korea relations, arguably the most important trilateral relationship in the region, this year has not been good.

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Coast Guard detains 26 Pak nationals from 5 boats off Indian coast near Kutch

​As many as 26 Pakistani nationals from five boats were detained by the Indian Coast Guard off Jhakhau coast in Kutch district on Monday.

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Cybersecurity may be slipping through our fingers

Rather than providing a safeguard, new voice-and fingerprint-recognition systems may actually help hackers to raid people's bank accounts. Cheng Yingqi reports.

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EU leaders pledge to ensure Britain does not cherry pick sweet deal on Brexit

European Union leaders agreed their plan for Brexit negotiations on Thursday (Dec 15), pledging to move swiftly and stick together to ensure Britain does not cherry pick a sweet deal that might inspire others to unstitch the bloc.

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Inflation-hit Venezuela pulls biggest bank note

He has the beard, the hat, and the tummy, but one thing Santa can't manage many of this year is presents, though there is the odd bag of food to give out. Basic goods are scarce in Venezuela.

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May to brief Brussels as EU prepares for Brexit talks

​Prime Minister Theresa May will update Britain's partners in Brussels on Thursday on her plans to launch talks by March on quitting the EU, and they will settle their arrangements for the negotiations.

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New Zealand teachers still doubt national education standards

​Most teachers do not support the national standards in reading, writing and maths, a report has found.

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NPA to launch study on child selfie porn

The National Police Agency intends to conduct research on 10,000 households with mainly junior and senior high school students as the selfies (see below) of people in this age group are being used as online child pornography in a rapidly increasing number of cases, sources said.

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Qatar's workers seek security with labour law change

"I've heard about a change in the law, but what the change will be I don't know," says Girijesh, an Indian electrician, during his hour-long lunch break in downtown Doha.

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Duterte's office responds to questions on Reuters investigation

​Reuters submitted five questions to the Presidential Communications Office of Rodrigo Duterte for the news agency's investigation into police killings of drug suspects. The questions and replies are reproduced here in full, edited only for spelling and punctuation:

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Euro falls as Italian leader quits after losing reform vote

The euro fell against the dollar and investors braced for a bumpy ride on Monday as Italy appeared headed for a period of political and financial turmoil.

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Jackie Chan: "The days when no one listened to Chinese people have gone"

On Nov 12, Jackie Chan received an honorary Oscar from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, becoming the first Chinese actor to win the award. The 62-year-old movie star shared his story in an interview with People's Daily.

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Jackie Chan: "The days when no one listened to Chinese people have gone"

On Nov. 12, Jackie Chan received an honorary Oscar from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, becoming the first Chinese actor to win the award. The 62-year-old movie star shared his story in an interview with People's Daily.