Most Asian markets rebound as Hong Kong tech rally resumes
Asian markets mostly rose on Wednesday after a poor start to the week, with Hong Kong boosted by a rebound in tech firms that had taken a hit from US moves to curb Chinese investments in the country.
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Australian says 'wasn't nice' sitting with corpse on long-haul flight
An Australian couple have criticised Qatar Airways after a blanket-draped corpse was seated next to them during a long-haul flight.
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Under pressure, EU to take axe to green rules
The EU is expected to roll back a slew of environmental rules on Wednesday as it charges ahead with a deregulation drive in a bid to keep up with the United States and China.
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Shunned by US, Europe courts India over trade and security
The EU's top team is to embark on an "unprecedented" visit to India this week, as the bloc seeks to broaden its commercial and diplomatic ties to hedge against souring relations with the United States.
Read moreUS House passes budget blueprint geared to deliver Trump's agenda
The US House of Representatives passed on Tuesday a budget blueprint designed to deliver President Donald Trump's hardline agenda on immigration, tax reform and deep government spending cuts.
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Balls and parades to fete Jane Austen's 250th birthday
Ballgowns are being stitched, bonnets brushed and tea rooms prepped as the United Kingdom prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of beloved literary icon Jane Austen.
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BP to unveil strategy shakeup amid energy transition
British energy giant BP is set Wednesday to announce a shakeup to its strategy after a difficult trading year and as countries transition to cleaner energy.
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Trump to sell 'gold card' US visas for $5 million
US President Donald Trump unveiled plans Tuesday to sell new "gold card" residency permits for a price of $5 million each -- and said Russian oligarchs may be eligible.
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Former Brazil president Dilma Rousseff hospitalized in China
Former Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff has been hospitalized in Shanghai for ear inflammation, her team said Tuesday.
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'Extreme brutality': UN, aid groups warn Haiti unrest soaring
Haiti has seen a "wave of extreme brutality" in recent weeks, with numerous killings and thousands forced to flee their homes, a consortium of UN agencies, NGOs and donors is warning.
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