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Coach crash in China kills at least 36, hurts 13
Associated Press, Published on 11/08/2017
» BEIJING -- A passenger coach crashed into the wall of an expressway tunnel in China's northwest, killing at least 36 people and injuring 13 others, official media reported Friday. The injured were sent to the hospital and rescue efforts were ongoing.
US firm offers to meet cost of new MH370 search
Associated Press, Published on 11/08/2017
» CANBERRA -- US seabed exploration company Ocean Infinity says it has offered to take the financial risk of a renewed search for the missing Malaysian airliner, as victims' families urge the Malaysian government to agree to a private-sector hunt for Flight 370's wreckage.
Cambodia PM accuses Laos of border violation
Reuters, Published on 11/08/2017
» PHNOM PENH -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday accused neighbouring Laos of sending troops into Cambodian territory in April and set an Aug 17 deadline for their departure, warning that he was mobilising soldiers to the border area.
Philippines reports first avian flu, to cull 400,000 birds
Reuters, Published on 11/08/2017
» MANILA, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The Philippines plans to cull 400,000 chickens, quails and ducks after confirming the country's first outbreak of bird flu, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol on Friday.
Philippine central bank: Peso 'manageable' despite drop
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/08/2017
» MANILA -- Philippine central bank Governor Nestor Espenilla said the peso will trade within "manageable levels" with a flexible exchange rate policy. The currency extended declines.
Strong, but deep, earthquake shakes northern Philippines
Associated Press, Published on 11/08/2017
» MANILA -- A strong but deep earthquake struck the northern Philippines early Friday afternoon and was felt in Manila.
Taylor Swift offers unflinching testimony at groping trial
Associated Press, Published on 11/08/2017
» DENVER -- Four years after Taylor Swift said she was groped by a radio station DJ before a concert in Denver, the pop superstar told her story in sometimes unflinching language that did not sugarcoat what she called a “despicable and horrifying and shocking” encounter.
India in talks to deport 40,000 'illegal' Rohingya
Reuters, Published on 11/08/2017
» NEW DELHI -- India is in talks with Bangladesh and Myanmar about its plan to deport around 40,000 Rohingya Muslims it says are living in the country illegally, a government spokesman said on Friday, with state governments told to form task forces for the purpose.
UN: Smugglers throw 280 migrants into the sea off Yemen
Associated Press, Published on 11/08/2017
» UNITED NATIONS -- Smugglers have thrown some 280 migrants into the sea off the coast of Yemen in the last two days, causing more than 50 to drown and leaving over 30 missing, the UN migration agency said Thursday.
Singapore's economy healthier than expected in Q2
Reuters, Published on 11/08/2017
» SINGAPORE -- Singapore's trade-reliant economy grew much faster than initially estimated in the second quarter and more than analysts had expected, with a rebound in services suggesting a broader and more balanced recovery after a stumble early in the year.