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Stricken Crowe promises to cheer on NZ
Terminally ill New Zealand cricket legend Martin Crowe says he can't wait to go to Eden Park for the weekend World Cup clash against Australia.
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Japan police arrest teen for 'IS-inspired' killing
Japanese police on Friday arrested a teenager on suspicion of killing a 13-year-old schoolboy, in a chilling murder some local media suggested was inspired by Islamist extremist executions. The brutalised and naked body of Ryota Uemura was found in undergrowth near a river last Friday. Low-crime Japan has been captivated by the killing, with media reporting every twist and turn in the investigation, including details of how the youngster's mobile phone was used to send a friend request on a messaging app around the time of his death.
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10 Costly Mistakes Shoppers Make at Supermarkets
You could easily save money on groceries by shopping smarter.
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Couple swallowed by sinkhole
Concerns about public safety standards in South Korea have been fuelled by shocking CCTV images of a young couple being swallowed up by a sinkhole that opened at their feet on the sidewalk in Seoul.
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Russia's Khodorkovsky: Putin is a 'naked king' facing economic ruin
By Dmitry Zhdannikov LONDON (Reuters) - Former Russian tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky said on Thursday Vladimir Putin was a "naked king" presiding over an economy that will weaken further,...
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Australia 'very disappointed' at Indonesia death row ruling
Sydney (AFP) - Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said Wednesday she was "very disappointed" at the failure of the latest bid to spare two Australians on death row in Indonesia, as Jakarta signalled that execution preparations were almost complete.
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Zelda Williams: 'No Point' Asking Why Robin Williams Took His Own Life
Six months after Robin Williams took his own life, his daughter Zelda is opening up about what hers is like now that he's gone.
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Nissan's Z sport coupe remains an affordable performer
Thank you, Yutaka Katayama. Katayama, who died last week at age 105, was the executive who renamed the sports car Nissan exported to the United States in the late 1960s. It had been called the Fairlady, ...
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Billionaire Jeff Vinik: No bubble in tech stocks
The conditions that led to the 1999-2000 tech bubble do not exist in today's market, former Fidelity Magellan manager Jeff Vinik tells CNBC.
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Overfishing driving slavery on Thailand's seafood boats
Urine pools under a bed where an emaciated Burmese man lies wearing only a T-shirt and a diaper. As he struggles to sit up and steady himself, he tears at his thick, dark hair in agitation. He cannot walk ...
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Thai Airways plane hits turbulence, 11 on board injured
A Thai Airways plane hit severe turbulence over Thailand that injured 11 people Thursday, the airline said. The Airbus A340-600 landed safely at its destination, Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport, ...
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Astronomers find giant black hole in early universe
A black hole 12 billion times as massive as the sun has been found in a glowing quasar that existed when the universe was just a fraction of its current age.
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X Factor convicted killer seeks public support
An X Factor contestant convicted of manslaughter insists he has nothing to hide.
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Barker 'gutted' by Team NZ's treatment
Dean Barker's been dropped as Team NZ's helmsman and the former skipper says he's "gutted" at the way he's been treated.
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10 states with the highest minimum wages
See where the lowest-paid workers earn the most.
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The week in gossip
This week, all the goss from the Oscars, Giuliana Rancic forced to issue apology, and there's a baby on the way for which celeb?
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Lions cut NFL star ahead of Hayne decision
As Jarryd Hayne mulls his NFL options, his most vocal supporter at the Detroit Lions has lost his job.
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Make Your Retirement Savings Last a Lifetime
To boost a nest egg's longevity, advisers and academics are increasingly turning to 'dynamic' drawdown strategies that adapt to changing circumstances.
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Lawsuit filed against Purina claims food sickens, kills dogs
A dog owner has filed a lawsuit against a pet food company alleging that thousands of dogs have been sickened or died from eating a brand of dry dog food. Pet owner Frank Lucido filed the suit on Feb. ...
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