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16 dead, 100 trapped after Pakistan factory collapses
At least 16 people were killed and 40 injured when the roof of factory collapsed near the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore Wednesday, officials said, with around a hundred more still trapped.
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PAP’s election win more narrow than it seems: Ong Ye Kung
“If you look in terms of percentage in hotly contested areas, there is no 10 per cent swing. It’s about 5. And given SG50 and the Lee Kuan Yew effect ... I don’t think it’s a victory so jubilant to be celebrated," says the newly-elected Acting Minister for Education.
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16 dead, 100 trapped after Pakistan factory collapses
At least 16 people were killed and 40 injured when the roof of factory collapsed near the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore Wednesday, officials said, with around a hundred more still trapped.
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PAP’s election win more narrow than it seems: Ong Ye Kung
“If you look in terms of percentage in hotly contested areas, there is no 10 per cent swing. It’s about 5. And given SG50 and the Lee Kuan Yew effect ... I don’t think it’s a victory so jubilant to be celebrated," says the newly-elected Acting Minister for Education.
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Britain says concerned Russian jet possibly downed by bomb
Britain said on Wednesday it was concerned that a Russian airliner which crashed in Sinai may have been downed by a bomb, prompting it to temporarily suspend flights from the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
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Britain unveils plan for new internet spying laws
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US economy doing well, December rate hike possible: Yellen
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on Wednesday that US economic activity remains solid and that the Fed could decide to increase interest rates at its December meeting.
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Football: Klopp rules out Gerrard's return to Liverpool
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp insisted on Wednesday that former skipper Steven Gerrard will not be returning to the club although he will be happy to have the legendary Anfield stalwart train with his squad.
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Football: Tottenham ban England winger Townsend after bust-up
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Time Warner amplifies fears that viewers are deserting pay TV
Time Warner Inc on Wednesday re-ignited concerns that U.S. consumers are shifting to Internet television faster than expected and creating challenges to major media companies that have thrived with programming on pay TV.
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Katy Perry's US$135 million tops Taylor Swift as highest music earner
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Facebook to launch news app - FT
Facebook Inc is preparing to launch a new standalone news app called Notify next week, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the plans.
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Mexico top court OKs marijuana use, could pave way for legalization
Mexico's Supreme Court on Wednesday backed the right of four individuals to use marijuana in a decision that could prove a major step toward legalization in a country with a bloody history of conflict with drug cartels.
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DeVito, Zellweger turn out for children's charity gala
Hollywood stars Renee Zellweger, Danny DeVito and Jeremy Irons turned out for the SeriousFun Children's Network Gala in London on Tuesday to honor the legacy of late actor Paul Newman and raise money for his charity.
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