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Ho ho no! Macy’s expects poor holiday sales
There was no Miracle on 34th Street for Macy’s in its latest earnings report. And Kris Kringle may not be bringing any presents to the company — and its investors — for Christmas either. The iconic...
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Alabama police charge 8-year-old with murder in death of 1-year-old
When a 1-year-old girl wouldn’t stop crying while her mother was at a club, an 8-year-old boy became annoyed and “viciously attacked” the toddler, beating her to death, police in Birmingham, Alabama,...
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Vanuatu bribery appeals heard today
The appeals of the 14 Vanuatu MPs jailed for bribery last month are set to be heard today. A panel of eight judges will be presiding over the normal and final Court of Appeal session of the year. The...
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Human trafficking survivor: I was raped 43,200 times
Karla Jacinto is sitting in a serene garden. She looks at the ordinary sights of flowers and can hear people beyond the garden walls, walking and talking in Mexico City. She looks straight into my...
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PNG and Indonesia in firing line over loss of forests
A Papua New Guinea environmental and social activist has delivered a scathing assessment of stewardship of the country’s forest resources by its politicians. Dorothy Tekwie says PNG’s government cannot...
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Nadi airport renovations behind schedule
The Nadi Airport Terminal Modernization project is at least 8 months behind its initial schedule. Airport Fiji Limited Chairman Faiz Khan says supply of steel used in the construction was delayed by...
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Taveuni Pastor pleaded not Guilty
Taveuni Pastor Jone Cokanauto has pleaded not guilty to one count of rape and two counts of indecent assault. He appeared in the Suva High Court today before Chief Justice Salesi Temo. The court was...
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Samoa MP dismisses opposition claims
Samoa’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Faamoetauloa Faale Tumaalii has rubbished claims that the hosting of a week-long environment programme in his constituency was an unlawful practice...
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5 Facebook apps no one remembers
Facebook launched a new app this week called Notify, which lets people get alerts about news stories from partners, including CNN. The social network hopes that Notify will help Facebook become a...
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Uh-oh! Russian TV stations air secret plans by accident
Oops. Two tightly controlled official Russian TV stations have accidentally broadcast classified military information for all to see, the Russian news agency Tass reported. “Certain secrets indeed were...
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40 jobs go in Tonga Ministry
Tonga’s Ministry of Infrastructure has laid off more than 40 contract workers, who are labourers paid on a daily basis. The ministry has been struggling to pay the workers for the past couple of...
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Gen. John Allen throws cold water on Syria no-fly zone
The U.S. official spearheading the fight against ISIS threw cold water on the idea of a no-fly zone in Syria Thursday, despite several presidential candidates advocating for the move. Speaking with...
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Kurds launch offensive to take Sinjar from ISIS
Plumes of smoke blackened the sky above Sinjar as Kurdish forces, backed by intense coalition air support, tried Thursday to take back the northern Iraqi town from ISIS. The operation includes up to...
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Gogo says speed boost coming to Wi-Fi on planes
Wi-Fi on planes is about as reviled as cramped coach seats and checked-baggage policies. But in-flight Internet connections will soon be much more tolerable. Gogo, the company powering Wi-Fi...
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Integrity of witnesses under scrutiny in Vanuatu bribe appeal
The credibility of witnesses who were granted immunity by the prosecution continues to be the focus on the second day of the appeal by 14 Vanuatu MPs jailed on bribery convictions. Lawyer Felix Lomae,...
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NZ Football won’t appeal Olympic disqualification
New Zealand Football are worried that pursuing their appeal against their disqualification from the Rio Olympics could open them up to further litigation. Oceania Football disqualified New Zealand from...
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NZR nervous about Japanese Super Rugby team
The New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew is nervous about the Japanese side’s readiness for next year’s Super Rugby competition. The Sunwolves from Japan and a team from Argentina, expected to be called...
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Fiji Rugby boss denies being forced out
The outgoing CEO of the Fiji Rugby Union denies he was forced to resign and says he’s leaving because he’s achieved what he set out to do. Radrodro Tabulevu was appointed in August last year and is the...
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Shortage of passports
There is a shortage of passport at the Department of Immigration. In a media release today the members of the public have been advised that due to the late arrival of blank passport the Department of...
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TFL begins wireless broadband service
People of Fiji are now expected to be more connected to each other and to the world than ever before. This will be made possible after the launch of TFL’s wireless broadband service. The investment by...
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