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The 6 most overlooked stock winners of 2015
Investors missed a few diamonds in the rough this year. Although U.S. stocks are finishing the year flat after six years of healthy gains, a few big brands had strong years. The problem is that many...
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Belgians arrest 2 accused in New Year’s terror plot
Belgian authorities have arrested two people on suspicion of being involved in a plot to attack “emblematic sites” in Belgium’s capital during New Year’s celebrations, the country’s federal...
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Solomons ex-militant fund not a cash cow
The Solomon Islands Ministry of National Unity Reconciliation and Peace says the US$375,000 paid last week to an association representing ex-militants will not be accessible to its members as cash...
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Top aide to North Korean leader dies in car crash, state media say
Kim Yang Gon, a high-ranking North Korean official tasked with handling the fractious relationship with South Korea, has died in an automobile accident, state media reported. He’s the latest in a...
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El Niño strengthens amid warning millions could face hunger and disease
If you’re wondering why your white Christmas didn’t arrive as scheduled this year, meteorologists have a two-word answer: El Niño. This year’s El Niño weather event — characterized by warming waters in...
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Swiss bank: U.S. tax evasion settlement will cost $547 million
Swiss bank Julius Baer has set aside $547 million after reaching a deal with U.S. authorities to settle accusations it helped U.S. clients avoid taxes. Baer said it has reached the preliminary...
View ArticlePreliminary election results released in Kiribati
Preliminary results from the first round of elections in Kiribati show that a government minister Tom Murdoch has lost his seat to former South Tarawa MP Banuera Berina. The Kiribati Independent...
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New Caledonia approves 2016 budget
New Caledonia’s Congress has approved the budget for 2016 amid expectation that growth will slow to 0.6 percent. The budget was approved by a large majority but was opposed by the anti-independence...
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Bill Cosby arraigned; TV star’s attorneys vow to fight ‘unjustified’ charge
Hours after he set foot in a Pennsylvania courtroom to face sexual assault charges, Bill Cosby’s attorneys called the criminal case against him “unjustified” and vowed to fight it. “The charge by the...
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Toxic air forces Delhi to sideline millions of cars
Millions of smog-choked New Delhi residents will soon be forced into an unusual New Year’s resolution: Take more public transit. Dramatic new driving restrictions are slated to take effect in Delhi on...
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Solomons sea search for three still difficult
Bad weather continues to hamper search efforts in Solomon Islands for three people believed to be adrift in a boat between Isabel and Guadalcanal. The director of Solomon Islands Maritime Safety says a...
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Brussels’ New Year’s festivities canceled in wake of alleged plot
New Year’s festivities in Brussels, including fireworks, have been canceled due to a heightened terror alert, Mayor Yvan Mayeur said in an interview with CNN affiliate RTL Wednesday. The cancellation...
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NDMO on standby
National Disaster Management Office is closely monitoring the developing weather situation. Minister for National Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu said divisional teams have been activated and are on...
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Weather affects power supply
The Fiji Electricity Authority has confirmed that certain areas in the country were without power from this morning. This is mostly in the Central division, Labasa, Savusavu and Ovalau. FEA said fallen...
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Pacquiao to get back in the ring
Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring for a possible swan song next April to fight American boxer Timothy Bradley for a third time. Pacquiao, 37, and Bradley, 32, will meet on April 9th at the MGM...
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Fiji FA hopes for a better year
Fiji Football Association is looking forward to a better season in 2016. The Association has capped off an excellent year. This year will also go down, as a historical one for the sport – playing at...
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Mad Merrick slams headbutt
Furious Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick has described Roy O’Donovan’s headbutt on Manny Muscat as “going back to the dark ages”, saying he’s never seen anything so blatant on a football field. The Central...
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No knighthood for McCaw again
Richie McCaw has been awarded New Zealand’s highest honour – he’s now a member of the exclusive Order of New Zealand. But the newly turned 35-year-old won’t be known as Sir Richard, as the honour is...
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Girls Ready for Debut
The National Under17 Women’s football players are brimming with confidence ahead of OFC play off in Cook Islands. The squad is currently in the camp in Ba and not leaving any stones unturned in their...
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Two-week suspension for Healy
Leinster loosehead prop Cian Healy has been suspended for two weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing in London on Thursday. Healy was cited by the match Citing Commissioner, John Byett...
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