Asian, European markets rise with eyes on China, Fed speech
Hong Kong led gains in Asian markets Thursday after China unveiled fresh measures to boost its economy, while investors awaited a speech by the Fed chair that may hold clues about future rate hikes.
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Former Pakistan PM Khan granted bail by anti-terror court: party
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was granted bail Thursday on charges brought under the country's anti-terrorism act, a party official said, leaving him free to continue his nationwide rallies calling for early elections.
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Rohingya refugees mark fifth 'Genocide Remembrance Day'
Thousands of Rohingya refugees held "Genocide Remembrance Day" rallies on Thursday across a huge network of camps in Bangladesh, marking five years since fleeing a military offensive in Myanmar.
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Former UK ambassador to Myanmar detained in Yangon: source
Myanmar authorities have detained the United Kingdom's former ambassador to the country, a diplomatic source said on Thursday.
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'I cannot accept it': Bali bomb survivors fume after attacker's term cut
Almost two decades after the Bali bombings left Thiolina Ferawati Marpaung with permanent eye injuries, news that one of the masterminds could be released early has caused fresh trauma.
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Japan national police chief resigns over Abe assassination
The head of Japan's National Police Agency announced his resignation on Thursday after an investigation confirmed "shortcomings" in the security plans for assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe.
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Foster demands more All Blacks improvement against beefed-up Pumas
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster is demanding further improvement from the All Blacks against an in-form Argentina on Saturday in the first match since his job was saved by his side's rousing win against South Africa.
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Marin on badminton comeback trail after dashed Olympic dreams
A horror injury wrecked Carolina Marin's Tokyo Olympics dream but now the Spanish badminton star is aiming for a record fourth world title and gold at the 2024 Paris Games.
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Kerr-Barlow's potential Wallabies move 'doesn't feel right': NZ's Foster
New Zealand coach Ian Foster said Thursday "it doesn't feel right" that former All Black Tawera Kerr-Barlow could play for Australia and become the first player to switch between tier-one nations in more than 20 years.
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Taiwan announces plans for record defence budget after China drills
Taiwan announced plans for a record increase to its defence budget on Thursday after huge military drills by China earlier this month sent tensions between the two to their highest in decades.
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