International News
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Legal deadline approaches for Trump’s travel ban
Image: U.S. President Donald Trump attends a meeting in Washington U.S., February 1, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria By Dustin Volz WASHINGTON (Reuters)…
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Scientists find crop-destroying caterpillar spreading rapidly in Africa
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) – Scientists tracking a crop-destroying caterpillar known as armyworm say it is now spreading rapidly…
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Wall Street slips as energy shares, oil prices drop
Image: Wall Street slips as energy shares, oil prices drop By Lewis Krauskopf (Reuters) – U.S. stocks slipped on Monday, led…
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Gun salute marks Queen Elizabeth’s 65 years on British throne
LONDON (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth, the world’s longest-reigning living monarch, celebrated her Sapphire Jubilee on Monday as Britain commemorated 65…
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Afghan diplomat shot dead at consulate in Karachi, Pakistan
By Syed Raza Hassan KARACHI (Reuters) – An Afghan diplomat was shot dead on Monday by a guard at the…
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Philippines ‘unfit for mining’ because of nation’s unique ecosystem: minister
By Manolo Serapio Jr and John Chalmers MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Regina Lopez will not…
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Pacific Community marks 70th anniversary
According to SPC Director General, Dr. Colin Tukuitonga, the SPC recognises that development issues are complex and multi-dimensional, and cannot…
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Research to Evaluate Competitive Options for Pacific Businesses to Cut Energy Costs
by Kiwiana Ngabung – EMTV Online, Port Moresby The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has partnered with Smart Commercial Solar (SCS)…
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German magazine defends cover showing Trump beheading Statue of Liberty
BERLIN (Reuters) – The editor-in-chief of Der Spiegel on Sunday said a front cover illustration of U.S. President Donald Trump…
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Smoggy Beijing to cut coal use 30 percent this year: mayor
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese capital Beijing will intensify its battle against choking air pollution this year and aims to cut…
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