Twin sisters separated at birth reunited in US
(ABC News) – A pair of twins who were separated at birth in China, and then adopted by two different
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Month: January 2017
World Economic Forum highlights 2017’s biggest risks
(CNN) – If you thought last year was rough, just wait: 2017 promises to be a year of extreme risk.
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Emirates announces new ‘superjumbo’ flights to Hong Kong
(South China Morning Post) – Emirates is set to boost flights to Hong Kong with the arrival of a 615-seater
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Flood toll hits 36 but weather now normal, PM woos donors
Flood toll 36, one missing, B15b damage SINCE Jan. 1 when the downpour started in the Southern region, flash floods
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China is freaking out bitcoin traders
(CNN) – China has put an end to bitcoin’s euphoric start to the year. The digital currency soared to its
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Somkid: 4% growth easily achievable this year
(Matichon) – Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said today (Jan. 12) that several factors, such as increased foreign investment, exports
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Keemala, Phuket wins sexiest bedroom award
(Telegraph) – Luxury hotel booking website Mr & Mrs Smith has announced the winners of its annual Smith Hotel Awards.
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Fury over India flag doormats for sale on Amazon
(BBC) – India’s foreign minister has criticized online retail giant Amazon after its Canadian website was found to be selling
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Soft loans for flood victims in the offing
THE Finance Ministry said today (Jan. 11) that it is gearing up to offer soft loans at lower than 3%
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Ban Ki-moon’s brother and nephew charged with bribery
(BBC) – US prosecutors have charged relatives of former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon with conspiracy to bribe a government
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