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ASX higher on energy, finance stocks The Australian ASX stock exchange continues its strong start to the year with Monday's close higher on the back of the energy and financial sectors.....

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Top diplomats from S. Korea and U.S. discuss North Korea and defense cost sharing over phone The South Korean foreign minister and U.S. state secretary exchanged views on the recent high-level talks between Pyeongyang and Washington during a 90-minute phone call on Monday morning.
Seoul's foreign ministry said the two diplomats agreed to work closely together so that the North Korean ....

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Govt. to announce blueprint on nuke plant decommissioning in March South Korea's industry ministry said Monday it will announce the blueprint on fostering the country's nuclear plant deco....

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India's top 1 per cent holds 51.53 per cent of national wealth: Oxfam Davos (Switzerland): Indian billionaires saw their fortunes swell by Rs 2,200 crore a day last year, with the top 1 per cent of the countrys richest getting richer by 39 per cent as against just 3 per cent increase in wealth for the bottom-half of the population, an Oxfam study said Monday. Globall....

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Delays, alleged intimidation mar Bangsamoro plebiscite COTABATO CITY, Philippines – As the Bangsamoro people rose early to cast their ballots, the largest voting center in this city opened late for the Bangsamoro plebiscite on Monday, January 21. Delays such as this, on top of alleged intimidation and vote buying, marred the Bangsamoro plebiscite ....

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After DC trip, N. Korean envoy set to board flight for Pyongyang A top North Korean official arrived at an airport here Monday to leave for Pyongyang following a trip to Washington DC.K....

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China population rises 15.23 million in 2018, but rate slows BEIJING (AP) — China's population rose by 15.23 million people in 2018, marking a continued decrease in the growth rate of the world's most populous nation.Numbers released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday put the.......

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China shares higher as weak growth raises stimulus hopes Shares rose in Shanghai and Hong Kong on Monday as China reported that its growth fell to a three-decade low of 6.6 percent in 2018.The weaker data released Monday raised hopes for additional moves to shore up support for lagging.......

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Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL are back to their Black Friday prices Google's third-gen Pixels might be one of the best Android phones in the market, depending on who you ask. Butt like any other best Android phones today, they also cost a fortune. That's why some would be buyers patiently wait for holiday deals like Black Friday or Cyber Monday to soften the blow. B....

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China's economy grew at slowest pace in 28 years in 2018 BEIJING, China – China's economy grew at its slowest pace in almost 3 decades in 2018, losing more steam in the last quarter as it battles to quell massive debt and a US trade war, official data showed Monday, January 21. The 6.6% growth comes in above the official target of .......

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BOK to entrust transactions of advanced market stocks to local asset managers South Korea's central bank said Monday that it will entrust local asset management firms with investment of its foreign....

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Rain from Tropical Depression Amang to continue in Eastern Visayas, Bicol What's the weather like in your area? Report the situation through Rappler's Agos or tweet us at @rapplerdotcom . MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Amang maintained its strength while over the eastern seaboard of Eastern Samar late Monday morning, January 21, with more rain expect....

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Rose blooms with game-winner as Timberwolves dim Suns MANILA, Philippines – Derrick Rose still has not lost the clutch gene. The former NBA Most Valuable Player powered the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-114 win over the Phoenix Suns with a last-second game-winner on Sunday, January 20 (Monday, January 21, Philippine time). Pandemonium broke l....

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End 'no-deal brinkmanship' and let's talk, Britain's Corbyn tells May Jeremy Corbyn, leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, will reiterate on Monday his willingness to talk to Prime Minister Theresa May on ways to break the deadlock over Brexit but not while the government wastes money on "no-deal brinkmanship".....

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Asian markets advance on optimism over China-US trade BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in Asia rose Monday, extending gains on Wall Street last week. Buying enthusiasm has been spurred by renewed hopes for progress on resolving the trade standoff between the U.S. and China. Shares rose in Shanghai.......

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House panel OKs bill to lower age of criminal liability to 9 years old MANILA, Philippines – The House committee on justice approved the bill that would lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 15 years old to 9 years old. The justice panel chairperson, Oriental Mindoro Representative Salvador Leachon, on Monday, January 21, justified the bill, sayi....

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MILF chairman Murad casts vote in Bangsamoro plebiscite SULTAN KUDARAT, Philippines – Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chairman Murad Ebrahim cast his vote in the historic Bangsamoro plebiscite, an exercise he was instrumental in bringing about. Arriving a little past 10 am on Monday, January 21, at the Sinsuat Junction Central School in Sulta....

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S. Korea bans catching of wild pollack due to extinction fears Seoul has temporarily banned the catching of the wild pollack, or myeongtae ,... as the nation's favourite fish faces extinction in local waters.
The fisheries ministry said the law takes effect on Monday,... restricting the fishing of the species until the end of the year.
The number of ....

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China's 2018 economic growth edges down amid trade war BEIJING (AP) — China's 2018 economic growth decelerated to 6.6 percent after activity in the final quarter of the year declined amid a tariff battle with Washington.Data announced Monday showed economic growth cooled to a post-global.......

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[Newsmaker] Korea calls on Japan to halt 'inappropriate' media campaign over radar dispute South Korea's defense ministry on Monday renewed its calls for Japan to stop an "inappropriate media campaign" over a mi....

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Israel, in rare move, announces attacks on Iranian targets in Syria, delivers warning Israel confirmed early Monday that its military attacked Iranian targets in Syria, in a rare statement on such an operation.....

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S. Korea, US foreign ministers hold talks on N. Korea The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States had phone talks Monday on North Korea and pending alliance issues....

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WATCH: Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces troops choose peace through the ballot SULTAN KUDARAT, Philippines – Battle-scarred they might be, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front faces on Monday, January 21, their toughest campaign yet. Armed with nothing but a first-time vote, young troops from the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces prayed they would win the decades-old struggle....

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British PM Theresa May turns to Brexit 'Plan B' LONDON, United Kingdom – British Prime Minister Theresa May unveils her Brexit "Plan B" to parliament on Monday, January 21, after MPs shredded her EU divorce deal, deepening the political gridlock 10 weeks from departure day. Britain will leave the European Union on March 29 without a deal ....

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Shyamalan's 'Glass' shatters North American box office HOLLYWOOD, USA – Glass, a superhero thriller both financed and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, dominated North American box offices this weekend, taking in $40.6 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday, January 20 (Monday, January 21, Philippine time). The Universal film, a s....

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KOTRA opens third office in Vietnam State-run Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency on Monday opened its third Vietnamese office in Da Nang, seeking to su....

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Seoul claims nuclear-free energy policy not the cause of high fine-dust levels South Korea's industry ministry on Monday claimed that the worsening fine dust concentration in the country's air cannot....

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Grenade attack vs Cotabato City judge 'personal' MANILA, Philippines – Cops suspect the grenade attack on the home of Cotabato City-based judge Angelito Rasalan was fueled by a personal grudge, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said on Monday, January 21. "Seemingly, something personal ang tinitingnan ....

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Kia sales in Britain top 1 m vehicles Kia Motors Corp. said Monday that early this month its total sales in Britain exceeded one million vehicles since it sta....

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SK Broadband to double network size for Netflix users South Korea's fixed-line operator SK Broadband Inc. said Monday that it is pushing to increase its network capacity to d....

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World's 26 richest own same as poorest half of humanity – Oxfam DAVOS, Switzerland – The world's 26 richest people own the same wealth as the poorest half of humanity, Oxfam said Monday, January 21, urging governments to hike taxes on the wealthy to fight soaring inequality. A new report from the charity, published ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davo....

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Steph Curry sends warning to NBA rivals ahead of Warriors vs Lakers game STEPH CURRY has warned NBA rivals that the Golden State Warriors can still improve as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.....

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World's 26 richest own same as poorest half of humanity: Oxfam The world's 26 richest people own the same wealth as the poorest half of humanity, Oxfam said Monday, urging governments....

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Air Busan to set up system to prevent working under influence Air Busan Co., a South Korean low-cost carrier, said Monday it will enhance its operating system to prevent employees fr....

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Filipino Muslims vote on autonomy deal for southern region MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Muslims in the southern Philippines are voting in a referendum on a new autonomous region that seeks to end nearly half a century of unrest.The vote on Monday caps a tumultuous peace effort by the government.......

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Man City ease past Huddersfield to cut Liverpool?s lead HUDDERSFIELD, United Kingdom: Manchester City reduced Liverpool’s lead at the top of the English Premier League table to four points as they eventually found top gear to win 3-0 away to basement club Huddersfield Town on Sunday.This was by no means City’s most outstanding display of the ....

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Workers increasingly trust their employers: survey DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — With trust in governments taking a hit since the global financial crisis, people around the world view their employer as the most trusted institution in their lives, according to a survey published Monday.......

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Wealth inequality 'out of control,' Oxfam warns DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Wealth inequality around the world is "out of control" and doing particular harm to women, anti-poverty campaigner Oxfam warned Monday ahead of the annual gathering of business and political leaders in the.......

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Police find, defuse grenade near Cotabato City high school MANILA, Philippines – On the day of a historic vote in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), policemen found a hand grenade near a high school in the region's de facto capital Cotabato City on Monday, January 21. According to the initial police report, cops found the grenade around....

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Barcelona forward Dembele set for tests on sprained ankle The club will run tests on the Frenchman on Monday after he suffered an ankle injury against Leganes....

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Watch Genoa CFC Vs AC Milan Live Stream: Start Time, Preview, How To Watch Serie A Moday Match Live Online Struggling AC Milan, coming off a dispiriting 2-1 loss to Serie A champions Juventus on a Cristiano Ronaldo goal in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, as The Mirror reported, will attempt to regroup on Monday in their return to Serie A action, but the 18-time scudeto winners will face a major obstacle when....

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New York City will be blasted with dangerously cold weather on Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will not get a warm reception in New York City. Residents should be prepared to bundle up for the holiday as bone-chilling weather is in the forecast. "We're looking at overnight lows at around 10 above, and a low of 9 degrees for Monday morning," said National Weather.......

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Tokyo offers free noodles to commuters who avoid rush hour trains It is a familiar situation to anyone taking the train to work on a Monday morning: packed carriages, stuffy air and nowhere to sit down.But a Japanese metro firm thinks it may have found the solution to commuter misery by offering.......

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Thunder at Knicks lineups, tip-off time and TV info By Erik Horne Staff Writer ehorne@oklahoman.comTHUNDER AT KNICKS • When: 11:30 a.m., Monday • Where: Madison Square Garden, New York • TV: FS Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, Dish 412, DirecTV 675, U-verse 751/1751); NBA TV (Cox 256/HD 726 or 1322; DirecTV 216; Dish 402; U-verse 632/HD 1632) • R....

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Ghosn vows to stay in Japan if granted bail Carlos Ghosn, the ousted former Nissan boss detained in Tokyo on charges of financial misconduct, on Monday vowed to remain in Japan if granted bail and again proclaimed his innocence.....

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Ex-Nissan chairman Ghosn asks for bail, promises not to flee TOKYO (AP) — Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn on Monday asked for his release on bail from a two-month detention in Japan, promising he will report to prosecutors daily and wear an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet."As the.......

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Robert Kraft reflects on 25 years of owning the Patriots Robert Kraft will be atop the Patriots masthead for 25 years on Monday, the anniversary of when he decided to buy the team in 1994. In an exclusive interview with ESPN's Mike Reiss, Kraft opened up about buying the team, the dynastic run of five championships that the team has enjo....

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Breaking: Public holiday declared in Borno as Buhari arrives for campaign rally The government of Borno state, on Sunday, January 20, declared Monday, January 21, a public holiday to enable the government and residents welcome President Muhammadu....

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WWE RAW PREVIEW: Brock Lesnar to return, Ronda Rousey in action, Royal Rumble news RAW will air on Monday night at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma and Express Sport take you through everything you can expect.....

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Senate GOP scrambles to prepare bill to end shutdown, as Trump hits back at 'amnesty' suggestions Senate Republicans scrambled on Saturday evening to put together legislation tracking President Trump's compromise proposal to end the ongoing partial federal government shutdown, and the text of a bill should be ready on Monday, Fox News has learned.....

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Everything new coming to Netflix this week, and everything leaving (week of Jan. 20) We don't get many slow weeks when it comes to Netflix releases, but this week certainly counts. With just ten shows and movies on the docket (nine of which are Netflix originals), there's a decent chance that nothing here will really stand out for you. Personally, I will be delving into the final si....

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