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2 hrs ago | CNN

After protests, Indonesia's parliament boosts fuel prices by up to 44%

After clashes between police and protesters, Indonesia's parliament Monday night voted to revise the national budget and allow an increase of up to 44% in the prices of subsidized gas and diesel fuel.

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Related Topix: World News, Indonesia, OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries), 9

3 hrs ago | Albany Times Union

Airborne laser reveals city under Cambodian earth

In this photo taken on June 28, 2012, Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temples complex stands in Siem Reap province, some 230 kilometers northwest Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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Related Topix: World News, Cambodia, Archaeology, Anthropology, Science

4 hrs ago | Prince George Citizen

Junior mining companies seek alternative funding amid continued headwinds

Canada's junior mining companies are turning to alternative sources of funding such as private investments, strategic mergers and the sale of non-core assets in the face of headwinds that range from slowing global growth to risk-averse investors.

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Related Topix: Philippines, World News

8 hrs ago | CFR.org

Laos Returns North Korean Refugees to the North

Protesters from a human rights group hold signs during a rally against Laos' recent repatriation of nine North Korean defectors, in front of the Laotian embassy in Seoul on May 31, 2013.

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Related Topix: North Korea, World News, Asia, Laos, South Korea,

12 hrs ago | Asian Correspondent

Lifestyle: 5 great places to retire in Asia

The idea of moving across the world to retire may sound counter-intuitive to some - after all, isn't that the time you get to enjoy at home with family without the distractions and stresses of work? But you can get more mileage out of your retirement years, and pension, by relocating to a new city or country where the cost of living is low and you ... (more)

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Related Topix: Pension, Personal Finance, Weather, World News, Thailand

17 hrs ago | The Irrawaddy Newsmagazine

Informal Weekend Peace Talks Held between Govt, KNU

President's Office Minister Aung Min, standing at left, addresses Karen National Union delegates in Rangoon during a meeting over the weekend.

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Related Topix: Burma, World News

21 hrs ago | Bangkok Post

Sunday's rallies

Members of the anti-government white-mask movement, or "V for Thailand group" Sunday rallied in several major provinces of all regions across the country.

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Related Topix: World News, Thailand,

Sun Jun 16, 2013

The Baltimore Sun

Indonesian parliament could pave way Monday for fuel price hikes

Indonesia's parliament could pass measures on Monday paving the way for a 33 percent rise in the country's fuel prices to reduce a government subsidy bill that has cast a shadow over Southeast Asia's biggest economy.

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Related Topix: World News, Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

AdelaideNow...

Barrier Reef vies for heritage listing

AUSTRALIA'S Great Barrier Reef and six ancient Syrian sites could be listed as endangered by UNESCO, which on Sunday begins its annual session to decide which global cultural and natural treasures merit World Heritage status.

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Related Topix: Cambodia, Japan, Travel

AdelaideNow...

Hong Kongers don't want Snowden extradited

HALF of Hong Kongers believe the city's government should not extradite former US spy Edward Snowden, according to a poll published a day after hundreds protested in his support.

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Related Topix: Hong Kong, World News

Newkerala.com

Indonesian shuttlers lose in men's singles, mixed doubles

Jakarta, June 15 : Indonesia went out of contention in the men's singles and mixed doubles as their shuttlers were beaten in the semifinals of the Indonesia Open Super Series Premier here Saturday.

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Related Topix: Indonesia, World News,

Thanh Nein News

Vietnam authorities pull plug as hotels delayed due to cash crunch

With investors struggling to raise funds amid the economic slowdown, many resort and hotel projects have stalled and ended up having their licenses withdrawn.

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Related Topix: Travel, Asia Travel, World News, Vietnam, Vietnam Travel, Nha Trang, Vietnam Travel,

NEWS.com.au

Rodwell's looking for a fourth wife

Former soldier and Australian citizen Warren Rodwell has been released by al-Qaida-linked captors who held him hostage in the Philippines for over one year.

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Related Topix: Philippines, World News

Sat Jun 15, 2013

The Straits Times

68 unknowns to be stars of this year's NDP theme song

It is usually a star who renders the National Day Parade theme song, in one of the highlights of that evening.

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Related Topix: Singapore, World News

The Star Online

Beachside escapade

With its great beaches, Boracay in the Philippines is hard to beat, and the Ambassador In Paradise is the resort of choice.

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Related Topix: Philippines, World News, Life, Pork, Meat

Bangkok Post

Youth groups say locals must play role

However, they emphasised that if there is to be lasting peace in the region it would be due to the determination of locals, not in any formula prescribed by armchair negotiators.

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Related Topix: Youth, Alternative, World News, Thailand, The Federation, Fasting, Health, Life, Holidays, Ramadan

Channelnewsasia.com

Six more rescued after Philippine ferry sinks

Six more people were hauled out of the sea after a ferry sank in the Philippines with dozens onboard, officials said on Saturday, as navy divers were called in to hunt for survivors.

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Related Topix: Boat Disaster, Philippines, World News

WAPI-AM Birmingham

Protesters Take to Hong Kong Streets to Support NSA Leaker

Protesters took to the streets in Hong Kong on Saturday to show their support for NSA leaker Edward Snowden and demand a "thorough explanation" of the secret surveillance program he exposed.

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Related Topix: Hong Kong, World News

The Baltimore Sun

Indonesia MPs back budget package that would allow fuel price hikes

Indonesian parliamentarians gave their backing to budget revisions that pave the way for long delayed cuts in fuel price subsidies, blamed for sapping the budget and undermining confidence in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.

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Related Topix: Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Channelnewsasia.com

Lost medieval city found in Cambodia

A lost medieval city that thrived on a mist-shrouded Cambodian mountain 1,200 years ago has been discovered by archaeologists using revolutionary airborne laser technology, a report said Saturday.

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Related Topix: World News, Cambodia, Archaeology, Anthropology, Science, Journalism