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Singapore hands life ban to banker in 1MDB-linked cases
Yeo was jailed for 30 months in 2016 and was handed another 54-month sentence in July
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Year after envoy's murder, Russia-Turkey ties flourish
Karlov was murdered by off-duty policeman Mevlut Mert Altintas, who was himself killed afterwards by Turkish police
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ISIS claims attack on spy agency centre in Afghan capital
Afshar area of Kabul where attack occurred is close to a training facility of the National Directorate of Security
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Glass protegee finds music's emotion in technology
Wearing a dress made of 100 speakers might be a fashion statement, but for Pauchi Sasaki, the aesthetic goes deeper
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Japan to expand ballistic missile defence with ground-based Aegis batteries
The sites without the missiles will likely cost at least $2 billion
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Senior Honduran official rejects new election call amid protests
Honduras has been roiled by political instability and violent protests since the election
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Scientists confirm 3.5 billion year-old fossil life in rock
Eleven kinds of microbes, preserved in both their cylindrical or snake-like structures, are preserved in the rock
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US president sends mixed message with 'America First' security strategy
A CIA tip-off about a terror attack in Vladimir Putin's home town had prevented deaths "in the thousands", said Trump
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Italian politicians up in arms over Austria passport offer
Italians and Germans have their own schools and largely frequent different bars and restaurants
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Myanmar army investigating mass grave in Rakhine
It did not specify how many corpses were found or what community they belong to
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US military 'actively preparing' for a war without Global Positioning Systems
About 70 per cent of the US Army's major combat systems depend on signals being beamed from space
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Australian faces death penalty for alleged Bali drug trafficking
Officers found five packages of 19.97 grammes and 14 tablets, which were crystal methamphetamine and ecstasy
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Number of international migrants jumps to 258 million people: UN
The biggest number of international migrants, nearly 50 million, live in the United States
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After almost a week, Myanmar authorities silent on whereabouts of detained Reuters journalists
ICJ calls on authorities to disclose the reporters' whereabouts
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Passenger train on new route derails in Washington state, killing at least 3
US President Donald Trump said the crash illustrated the need for infrastructure improvements
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Lucky lottery winners get first peek at Japan's baby panda
More than 18,000 people applied for 2,000 lottery slots to see the panda on Tuesday
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China urges cooperation after US brands it a competitor
A senior US administration official said Russia and China were attempting to revise the global status quo
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Lebanon detains Uber driver suspected of murdering British embassy worker: security official
Uber declined to confirm the suspect's name or how long he had been driving for the service
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US fast becoming a 'champion of inequality': UN expert
Says entrenched poverty would be made even worse by the proposed tax reform package
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Britain's Princess Charlotte to start nursery
We look forward to welcoming Charlotte to our nursery in January, the school says in a statement
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British police arrest man trying to force entry into US military base
US military statement said the base was locked down at 13:00GMT
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Twitter to put warnings before swastikas, other hate images
The step is one of several that the site said it would take to crack down on white nationalists
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10 killed in stampede at Bangladesh politician's funeral
The death toll could rise as 15 people are critically injured, says police official
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Modi declares victory for ruling party in state elections
Modi thanked voters in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh for backing ruling Hindu national party
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Saudi budget deficit narrows after oil income recovers
The revenues in the first nine months rose to $120 billion, a 23 per cent surge compared to last year
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Far-rights EU politicians band together against Islam, encourage Trump style travel ban
Czech Republic’s anti-Islam Freedom and Direct Democracy party hosted conference
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Turkey issues warrants for 106 'matchmakers' in cleric's network
Over 50,000 people including Gulen supporters have been detained in the aftermath of last year's failed coup
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Tiny stem cell companies close in on major heart disease goals
Companies have overcome major hurdles to manufacturing stem cell treatments on a large scale
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UN to vote Monday on measure rejecting US Jerusalem decision
Diplomats said they expect the United States to use its veto power to block the measure
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Iran airs alleged confession of death-row academic
Iran has accused Mossad and the CIA of ordering the killings
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'Human error' after US chopper window falls on Japan school
There were no serious injuries from the window that landed at an elementary school
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Kremlin's new cyber weapons spark fears and fantasies
Despite efforts, Moscow's ability to influence Western public opinion remains limited
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Raising the bar: local brews make a comeback in Syria
Before 2011, two local brews dominated the Syrian market: Barada and Al-Sharq
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Militants storm Afghan intelligence agency centre, attack underway
Roads to the area are closed and dozens of police and intelligence officers are blocking access to the public
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Turkey to open 'embassy to Palestine in Jerusalem': Erdogan
Erdogan has sought to lead Islamic condemnation of his US counterpart's move
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Putin thanks Trump for help in foiling attack plot
The White House said the foiled attack could have killed 'large numbers of people'
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Power restored to Atlanta airport after outage led to partial shutdown
One of the heaviest travel weeks of the year began with the cancellation of hundreds of flights
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Saudi crown prince 'buyer of $300 mn French chateau'
Saudi officials have declined to comment on the report
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Eleven killed in attacks on police in Afghanistan
Assaults are the latest in series of deadly attacks on Afghan security forces claimed by the Taliban
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Four killed, seven hurt in Japan sex service fire
Fire extinguished in five-hour period, authorities say
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Blade running Thai dog gets new lease of life
Cola's front legs sliced off with sword by owner's furious neighbour in Bangkok
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Heavy air pollution shuts schools in Iran
Authorities also ordered mines and cement factories province to close and reinforced regular traffic restrictions
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Trump calls tax overhaul 'Christmas gift' for middle class
The president said the changes would boost employment, adding that it was essential for US growth
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Ouch! Sea lions attack swimmers in San Francisco Bay
Aquatic Park is closed after three attacks in just a week including one that nearly netted a guy's genitals
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Libyan coast guard rescues more than 250 migrants trying to reach Italy
Libya's western shores are the main departure point for migrants fleeing poverty and conflict trying to reach Europe
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After cars, Saudi Arabia lets women drive motorcycles
Officials say Saudi women will be able to drive trucks and motorcycles
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Turkey court releases 7 suspects in New Year attack trial
The trial opened on December 11 with the court hearing five days of testimony
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First gay marriages take place in Australia
Same-sex marriage is now recognised in more than 20 countries, of which 16 are in Europe
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California wildfire close to becoming 3rd largest ever in state
Thomas Fire one of several major blazes that broke out in Southern California this month
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Islamic countries to adopt hard strategy if US decision on Jerusalem not reversed
Pakistan assures full support to OIC saying Muslims should adopt a united strategy

















































