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3 militants killed, local Taliban leaders arrested in Afghanistan

ThreemilitantswerekilledandthreekeyAfghanTalibanlocalleadersdetainedduringanoperationinthenorthernAfghanprovinceofKunduz,anofficialsaidWednesday.Thesecurityoper

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Toshiba shares jump on report that auditor to sign off on results

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Tourists seeking 'Despacito' discover Puerto Rico's La Perla

Something unusual is happening in La Perla, a poor barrio clinging to a steep hillside between Old San Juan and the sea where the video for the pop hit "Despacito" was filmed.

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Arts can help recovery from illness and keep people well

GPs prescribing arts activities to some patients could lead to a dramatic fall in hospital admissions and save the NHS money, according to a report into the subject of arts, health and wellbeing published after two years of evidence gathering.

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Arts can help recovery from illness and keep people well

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Asia's richest man Jack Ma offers business advice during Africa trip

Wherever he goes, billionaire businessman Jack Ma attracts a lot of attention. And his first trip to Africa has been no different. His first stop was in Kenya, where he praised the country's communications infrastructure.

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S. Korea can review shift in THAAD site inside designated area: president

South Korean President Park Geun-hye said on Thursday that a shift in the designated area within Seongju county where the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) will be deployed can be reviewed.

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6 places in Hong Kong where you’ll likely catch Pokemon when Pokemon Go is live

​With the addictive smartphone game sure to be released soon in Hong Kong, these are some of our hunting tips: take the Star Ferry, hike up The Peak, visit Government House

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Zika virus epidemic has doubled abortion requests, study finds

The epidemic of Zika virus drove a spike in requests for abortion help in countries that ban or restrict abortions, researchers said Wednesday.

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Four of Hong Kong's best new seafood restaurants, and the people behind them

From lobster rolls to salt-crusted sea bass to line-caught tuna, new restaurants are catering to the city’s love of fish and seafood with sustainable options

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Washington D.C. woman attends first Major League Baseball game at age 107

A 107-year-old woman who danced at the White House with first lady Michelle Obama has attended her first Major League Baseball game, making an appearance at the Washington Nationals' stadium where she posed for photos on the field

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Introducing NomiNation, the political docuseries that charts the rise of Trump

Is the American presidential-primary system broken? It’s a question worth asking in a year when the nation’s two major political parties have produced the most unpopular presumptive nominees in history.

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Obama takes in Hamlet as Britain celebrates Shakespeare's 400th anniversary

U.S. President Barack Obama marked the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death on Saturday by visiting the Globe theater in London for a performance of a scene from Hamlet, where the Danish prince poses the question: "To be or not to be".

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Singapore marks independence Golden Jubilee

Singapore celebrated its Golden Jubilee on Sunday with the biggest-ever National Day Parade (NDP), which commemorated the city state's independence.

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Argentinians accused in FIFA corruption case refuse extradition to U.S.

An Argentinian father and son accused of bribing officials of world soccer body FIFA declined an extradition request from the United States on Wednesday.

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Australian gov't minister says nation should wait for Asia on same-sex marriage

​A minister in Australia's conservative government on Thursday said Australia should not legalize same-sex marriage because no Asian country has adopted it.

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Armed men storm Brazilian hospital to free injured ringleader

​A group of 15 armed men burst into a hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, before dawn and freed their injured ringleader, local media reported Monday.