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Indonesian ferry sinks in heavy storm; 29 dead, more than 240 rescued

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers saved more than 240 people aboard a crowded Indonesian passenger ferry that sank Sunday in rough waters off Sumatra island, but 29 people have died and at least 17 others were missing,...

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Former Nepali PM returns from Singapore after treatment

KATHMANDU, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala returned to the capital Kathmandu from Singapore after treatment on Sunday. Koirala's health condition has improved a lot...

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Records fall at shortcourse in Singapore (AAP)

By Martin Parry, AAP November 23, 2009, 6:26 am South Africa's Kathryn Meaklim, American Peter Marshall and Swedish swim queen Therese Alshammar stormed to new world records on Sunday as the shortcourse World Cup season...

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Both ends drought

Australia's Marcus Both ended his six-year title drought on the Asian Tour by securing a one-stroke victory over Malaysia's Shaaban Hussin at the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open. Both began the final round six shots adrift of...

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Four dead, 292 saved after Indonesia ferry sinks, says official

Four people were killed and 292 plucked to safety after a ferry sank in heavy seas off Sumatra on Sunday, a maritime official said. Sea transport director-general Sunaryo said the numbers were based on reports from senior...

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Biennial World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention kicks off in Philippines

The tenth World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention started in Manila Friday. More than 1,000 businessmen from China and 2,000 businessmen with Chinese origin are present for a two-day forum which aims to enhance cooperation among...

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Malaysia-Singapore Water Agreements Under Review

Singapore sources about half of its water supply from its neighbor, Malaysia. It has two major water agreements with Malaysia. One of these agreements will expire two years from now. Malaysia’s former Prime Minister, through...

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Obama Challenges Aung San Suu Kyi Detention

Presidential Demand Made During ASEAN Meeting in Singapore The American President directly challenged Burmese Premier Thein Sein to release the opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi during an ASEAN meeting in Singapore. In...

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Alshammar misses out despite world record

Dictionary tool Double click on a word to get a translation Swedish swim queen Therese Alshammar missed out on World Cup success despite smashing her own world record in winning the 50 metres butterfly in Alshammar won the 50...

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Dubai Women Establishment discusses "Public Policy Framework in Singapore" during Al-Emaratia Forum

Moaza Al Serkal, DWE Senior Manager- Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) recently hosted the latest edition of the Al-Emaratia forum, as part of DWE's U.A.E Women Leadership Program, in partnership with the "Mohammed Bin Rashid...

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