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'The Angry Birds Movie' nests atop the box office

An omnipresent, nine-month marketing campaign propelled “The Angry Birds Movie” to No. 1 at the North American box office over the weekend, giving Sony Pictures an important feather for its frayed cap.

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Australian consumer watchdog appeals lenient fine imposed on multi- national drug maker

​Australia's consumer watchdog on Monday filed an appeal against a 1.7 million Australian dollar fine levelled on a multi-national pharmaceutical company, claiming it could be viewed as "a cost of doing business."

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Chinese biggest contributors to New Zealand tourism spending growth

Total annual spending by overseas visitors in New Zealand has topped 10 billion NZ dollars (6.77 billion U.S. dollars) for the first time, with growth of 25 percent in the year to the end of March, according to a government report out Friday.

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Japan's citic groups submit 12 mln signatures opposing security law

​Japan's civic groups held a rally here on Thursday, submitting 12 million signatures demanding repeal of a controversial security law to the Diet through opposition parties.

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Blue diamond soars to world record $57.6 million at Christie's

The "Oppenheimer Blue", a large and rare diamond, sold for 56.837 million Swiss francs ($57.6 million) at auction on Wednesday, setting a world record for any gem after a dramatic see-saw bidding process, Christie's in Geneva said.

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Pear-shaped pink diamond sells for $31.5 million at Sotheby's

A rare pear-shaped vivid pink diamond fetched 30.8 million Swiss francs ($31.46 million) at auction on Tuesday, Sotheby's said, but several other large stones failed to reach the reserve prices set by the sellers.

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Singapore launches new center for 3D printing

​Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) S Iswaran on Tuesday launched Singapore Center for 3D Printing, a research body of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) which will conduct research and develop innovations for manufacturing technologies and precision engineering.

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Tanzania to fast-track issuance of ID cards

​Tanzanian authorities said on Monday that they intended to speed up issuance of national identity cards for citizens of the east African country.

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Captain America stays atop North American box office

The latest Captain America film stayed atop the North American box office over the weekend, according to preliminary industry figures on Sunday (May 15).

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"Captain America: Civil War" tops box office for second weekend

​Disney's "Captain America: Civil War" was on track for a second huge weekend, and 3D live animated film "The Jungle Book" also did strong business at its fifth weekend as the Walt Disney Company seized the top spots at this weekend's box office.

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Captain America: Civil War rules China's box office

Disney and Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War" beat domestic romance "Finding Mr.Right 2" in the week ending May 8, earning 624 million yuan (95.7 million U.S. dollars) after opening on May 6, China Film News reported Monday.

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Shareholders slam Cathay Pacific for declining premium image and fat management bonuses

Shareholders of Cathay Pacific Airways came down heavily on the management at its annual general meeting for its declining image as Hong Kong’s premium airline and the big bonuses received by its management despite the poor performance of the company’s stock.

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"Captain America: Civil War" opens to dominate North America box office

"Captain America: Civil War," which began to be shown at the cinemas in the United States and Canada Friday, was projected to fetch 181.8 million U.S. dollars in tickets revenue over the weekend, according to comScore.

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How 'Zootopia' ran a marathon at the box office

New characters? No problem for the Disney film, which has given 'Batman v Superman' a run for its money

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New Zealand ups funding for subsidized drugs over TPP ratification period

The New Zealand government is upping funding for its drugs procurement agency amid claims that medicine costs will rise under the controversial 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.

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Most-wanted Chinese Telecom fraud fugitive arrested

One of China's 10 most-wanted fraud suspects has been captured, the Ministry of Public Security said on Tuesday.

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Chinese Internet celebs prize content over looks

​As if the joys of fame and fortune were insufficiently capricious, China's online celebrities are now demanding yet more kudos and this time they want "official recognition."