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New Zealand finance minister set to become next PM after rivals drop out

Published On: December 8, 2016 01:54 PM NPT By: Reuters

New Zealand Finance Minister Bill English is set to be confirmed as the country's next leader after both his competitors for the prime ministership dropped out of the race on Thursday.

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Apple Watch sales to consumers set record in holiday week

Published On: December 7, 2016 08:18 PM NPT By: Reuters

Sales of the Apple Watch to consumers set a record during the first week of holiday shopping, and the current quarter is on track to be the best ever for the product, Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook told Reuters.

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New joystick enables drone flying with one hand

Published On: December 7, 2016 08:17 PM NPT By: Reuters

A South Korean start-up company has developed a thumb joystick that allows users to fly a drone with one hand, replacing the traditional two-handed joystick.

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New Zealand passport robot tells applicant of Asian descent to open eyes

Published On: December 7, 2016 06:49 PM NPT By: Reuters

A New Zealand man of Asian descent had his passport photograph rejected when facial recognition software mistakenly registered his eyes as being closed.

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About 40 people feared dead in Pakistan plane crash

Published On: December 7, 2016 05:46 PM NPT By: Reuters

PESHAWAR/ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN, Dec 7: A plane carying about 40 people crashed on the slope of a mountain in northern Pakistan on Wednesday, with witnesses on the crash site saying there were unlikely to be any survivors.

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Apple says iPhones safe despite China fires

Published On: December 7, 2016 04:05 PM NPT By: Reuters

Apple Inc said external factors were the likely cause of iPhone 6 battery fires detailed in a Chinese consumer protection report that featured widely in state media earlier this week and created a buzz on social media.

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Over 50 dead, dozens missing after quake hits Indonesia's Aceh (Update)

Published On: December 7, 2016 11:29 AM NPT By: Reuters

PIDIE JAYA/JAKARTA, INDONESIA, Dec 7: The death toll from a strong earthquake that hit northern Indonesia's Aceh province on Wednesday has doubled to at least 50, Indonesia's disaster agency said, as rescuers searched dozens of collapsed buildings for trapped survivors.

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Jayalalithaa buried, Panneerselvam named successor to unite AIADMK

Published On: December 7, 2016 08:04 AM NPT By: Reuters

Masses of grieving supporters wailed beat their chests and cast flowers on Tuesday as actress-turned-politician Jayaram Jayalalithaa, one of India's most powerful leaders, was buried on the shorefront in Chennai.

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Quake of magnitude 6.4 hits near Indonesian town of Banda Aceh

Published On: December 7, 2016 07:49 AM NPT By: Reuters

Dozens of buildings collapsed on Wednesday in Indonesia's northern province of Aceh, when a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the early hours.

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Real won't relax in battle for top spot, says Zidane

Published On: December 6, 2016 08:44 PM NPT By: Reuters

Real Madrid will not conserve energy against Borussia Dortmund despite having already qualified for the Champions League last 16 and are intent on taking top spot in Group F, coach Zinedine Zidane said on Tuesday.

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Brazil invite Colombia to play in Chapecoense charity match

Published On: December 6, 2016 04:02 PM NPT By: Reuters

SAO PAULO, Dec 6: Brazil have invited Colombia to play a friendly match next month with proceeds from the game going to families of the Chapecoense players and staff killed in the Medellin air crash, a Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) spokesman told Reuters on Monday.

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Tamil Nadu names successor as thousands mourn charismatic leader Jayalalithaa

Published On: December 6, 2016 03:36 PM NPT By: Reuters

CHENNAI, Dec 6: The party of Jayalalithaa Jayaram, a powerful politician who died on Monday, appointed a loyalist to lead Tamil Nadu and keep her supporters together as thousands of them grieved in the streets.

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Jimmy Kimmel to host 2017 Oscars: Reports

Published On: December 6, 2016 02:21 PM NPT By: Reuters

US comedian and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is to host the 2017 Oscars ceremony in February, Hollywood trade publications Variety and The Hollywood Reporter said on Monday.

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Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa dies, supporters grieve in streets

Published On: December 6, 2016 08:05 AM NPT By: Reuters

One of India's most popular politicians, Jayalalithaa Jayaraman, died on Monday following a massive cardiac arrest, setting off an outpouring of grief among thousands of supporters gathered outside.

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China says Trump clear about Taiwan, in touch with his team

Published On: December 5, 2016 08:41 PM NPT By: Reuters

BEIJING/WASHINGTON, Dec 5: U.S. President-elect Trump is clear about China's position on the Taiwan issue and China has maintained contacts with his team, the foreign ministry said on Monday, as Trump took to Twitter to complain about Chinese economic and military policy.

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Italy's Renzi to resign after referendum rout

Published On: December 5, 2016 05:53 PM NPT By: Reuters

ROME, Dec 5: Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is set to resign on Monday after suffering a crushing defeat in a referendum over constitutional reform, tipping the euro zone's third-largest economy into political turmoil.

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Atletico's Torres set to return for Bayern clash

Published On: December 5, 2016 04:07 PM NPT By: Reuters

Atletico Madrid forward Fernando Torres has recovered from a hip problem and been given the all-clear to play in Tuesday's Champions League game at Bayern Munich, the Spanish club have announced.

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India's southern leader Jayalalithaa critical, supporters on edge

Published On: December 5, 2016 03:57 PM NPT By: Reuters

The life of the leader of Tamil Nadu hung in the balance on Monday after she went into cardiac arrest, drawing large crowds to the hospital where doctors were fighting to save the hugely popular former actress.

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Gaga performs on London rooftop to promote new album

Published On: December 4, 2016 11:05 PM NPT By: Reuters

Global pop star Lady Gaga gave an intimate performance at a shopping mall in London on Thursday night, where she promoted her new album ‘Joanne’ and discussed the pitfalls of fame and celebrity.

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Liverpool beaten at Bournemouth after twice losing two-goal lead

Published On: December 4, 2016 09:40 PM NPT By: Reuters

BOURNEMOUTH, Dec 4: Bournemouth's Nathan Ake grabbed a stoppage-time winner in a dramatic 4-3 victory over Liverpool, who twice surrendered a two-goal lead on Sunday.

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