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">Forum Replies () Seoul: No decision on halting energy aid to NKorea Other News on Monday, 15 December 2008 Defence Minister Teo outlines strategies for dealing with security challenges Bulgaria to host its first comprehensive Picasso exhibition Parliamentary vote starts in gas-rich Turkmenistan Mumbai attackers more tech savvy than the police Sri Lankan air force bombs rebels in north Madonna to get Brazil 'Sticky and Sweet' as tour wraps up Protester killed during voting in Indian Kashmir In a crisis, even discounters give discounts Winslet, Law and Owen to lead line-up at Berlin film fest Web site: Tamil rebels kill 89 Sri Lankan soldiers Former Thai PM supporters gather for rally Finance Minister says many jobs still available despite weak economic outlook Boys’ Brigade Sharity Gift Box project falls short of target by about 60% Committee on workplace health formed to bring down sickness China, Japan, SKorea seek resumption of NKorea talks Businessman gets six months jail for tax evasion Smoking ban to be extended to all indoor public places by Jan 2009 Businesses receiving fire hazard warnings more than double last year’s Djembe African drums catch on in Singapore Subsidised training for S’porean professionals switching to healthcare jobs Back briefly, Amy Poehler bids 'SNL' viewers adios Cruise ships still making way to S’pore, despite tough economic times `Day the Earth Stood Still' launches to $31M debut Bangladesh court orders parents to free UK doctor Charlie Sheen's daughters unhurt in LA car crash AP IMPACT: Pakistan offensive shows slow success NZ regulator to prosecute airlines for price fixing Australia fast-tracks renewable energy funding Keanu Reeves sci-fi movie sweeps North America box office Three years after beach race riots, art bridges Sydney divide Pakistan share price floor set to go on Monday Analysis: Bush's Iraq trip highlights war unwon Hamas leaders say will not extend Gaza truce
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| Snow, rain storms trigger blackouts, travel chaos in France Huge crowds gather in Gaza for Hamas anniversary Russian police arrest 150 at opposition protests Crews struggle to restore power after ice storm slams northeast US Nations launch offensive against Uganda LRA rebels
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| European banks suffer new hit from Madoff scandal US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,209 Pakistan steps up its offensive against militants Shoe attack on Bush mars farewell Iraq visit Australia fast-tracks renewable energy funding Britain promises more anti-terror aid to Pakistan Japanese business confidence falls fastest in three decades Obama left with little time to curb global warming Telstra says dumped from A$10 bln broadband plan Bush says Iraq task 'difficult but necessary' S.Korea c.bank to supply 6.5 trln won this week Malaysia's I-Bhd to ink Capitaland deal-paper Bush meets Iraqi president in Baghdad S.Korean won rises nearly 3 pct early, KOSPI jumps Number of NKoreans increased at Seoul-funded estate Seoul shares gain helped by US auto bailout hopes Swissport says may shut ops at Singapore's Changi First model of Japan's bullet train runs for final time Singapore's Parkway says to cut staff, salaries New Zealand services sector dips in November-survey Oil-rich Angola launches direct flight to China OPEC divisions again on display heading to Algeria A mean green ogre named Shrek moves to Broadway Zimbabwe publishes law for unity government
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| American Idol changes its tune a little
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| Earth spins Keanu Reeves to No. 1 at box office
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| Stone Temple Pilots and Offspring highlight KROQ show
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| Fishburne enjoys memorable first day on CSI job
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| Torino and Che solid in limited release
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| Taiwan, China launch direct shipping links Ferry capsizes in Philippines, drowning 22 'Dark Knight,' 'Milk' make AFI film list S’pore captures maiden win in Pro—Tour GrandFinals Diaz: Don't count on seeing me in 'Shrek' musical Direct daily flights start between China-Taiwan: state media Australia calls for 5-to-15 pct pollution cut Thai Parliament to choose on new prime minister Thai lawmakers to vote for new prime minister Opposition poised to take power Australia to cut polluttion 5 pct to 15 pct 50 dead or missing as ferry capsizes in Philippines Ferry capsizes in Philippines, drowning 22 Japan destroyer collides with small boat: coast guard RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks up on fresh US auto bailout hopes SKorea's Lee says still planning to give away wealth Singapore final Q3 jobless rate steady at 2.2 pct Thai opposition poised to take power WHO: Vietnam's helmet law saves lives Thai opposition leader nets votes to take power China probing 27 cases of melamine-tainted animal feed: state media No-show Queen of Soul pipes up at benefit concert Bush: Iraq war is not over, more work ahead Thai opposition leader wins majority in PM vote: AFP tally Thai parliament starts voting for new PM ASEAN charter comes into force Opposition party leader becomes new PM of Thailand 'Survivor' respects its elders in season finale AP critics pick top films of 2008 Leno decision shows retreat from 10 p.m. dramas China transport links to help spur Taiwan economy Owners of Mumbai's Taj hotel set up victims' trust fund Bush warns of long struggle on surprise Afghanistan visit Hamas leaders say will not extend Gaza truce
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| Bush makes stop in Afghanistan to rally troops Crews struggle to restore power in ice-covered US northeast Bush arrives in Kabul for talks with Karzai European banks suffer new hit from Madoff scandal Christian missionaries stir unease in north Africa
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| Karzai says Afghanistan, Britain facing common threat New Thai prime minister faces immediate protests
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| Iraqi justice system falls short: report
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| North Korea's Kim trying to test the process: Bush
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| Tokyo police bust child porn ring: official Thai opposition leader becomes prime minister Australia to cut pollution 5 to 15 percent by 2020 Rice makes 11th-hour Mideast, Zimbabwe, Somalia foray at UN ASEAN meets to launch charter creating new bloc
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| China's industrial output continues to slow in November: govt ASEAN charter comes into force Chinese reporter chasing corruption claims disappears
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| Australia to cut greenhouse gas emissions by five percent by 2020 Afghan reporters keep shoes on for Bush Boss of Egyptian firm in cellphone venture arrives in NKorea: media Eurex to list KOSPI options futures-Korea Exchange UN chief visit would help Myanmar: EU envoy Google wants fast track for its content: WSJ
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| Pakistan c.bank sells 21.3 bln rupees of T-bills Malaysia plans new panel to probe errant judges S.Korea says to spend $10 bln on rivers over 4 yrs Japanese Nobel winner says will bury medal Seoul shares end up 5 pct; autos, builders rally China's industrial growth slows further Oil higher in Asia on expectations of OPEC production cut Oil higher in Asia on expectations of OPEC production cut China's president warns of 'grim' job market: state media Oil rises to $47 as OPEC prepares production cut Despereaux a dreary mouse tale
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| Dark Knight, Iron Man among AFI's top films
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| A Yes vote for new Jim Carrey comedy
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| Leno on a roll as Tonight time dwindles
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| Earth stands tall at overseas box office
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| Recession fears not hampering Xmas luxury food shops in Britain NEA study: Theaters vulnerable during recession Tricks of the trade: the illusion of the costume Singapore Oct retail sales fall s/adj 2.1 pct Bush makes stop in Afghanistan to rally troops Thai opposition leader becomes prime minister Bush: World must be 'firm and patient' on NKorea New Thai PM wants ASEAN summit in February SKorea to build centre for Vietnam's Agent Orange victims Australia to cut greenhouse gas emissions by five percent by 2020 Rare shooting leaves 6 dead in northern Vietnam Sri Lanka says fighting rages with rebels China to investigate cases of tainted animal feed Eric Tsang entertainment business fails Sequel to 'The Phantom' to be filmed in Australia Yu Tian bids goodbye to singing Andy Lau's Singapore Concert Brings High Energy Performance On and Off Stage Vivian Chow ends 19 years relationship with Joe Nieh Seoul: No decision on halting energy aid to NKorea Singapore’s labour market slows, total unemployment grew by 55,700 in Q3 Malls haven’t cut back on festive decor despite gloomy economic outlook Cambodian king names half-brother as chief advisor Media reports: NZ diplomat faces Fiji expulsion New anthem may drop 'Turkmenbashi' references Election of new Thai PM a sign of strong democracy: ASEAN chief New Thai PM in for 'roughest ride' Russian-led grouping declares Turkmen vote fair Israel releases Palestinians prisoners Iraqi shoe-throwing reporter becomes the talk of Iraq
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| Three Germans kidnapped in Yemen Iraqis protest for release of journalist Protest staged outside Greek court, rallies planned
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| Russian warships bound for Cuba in new show of strength OPEC set to cut oil output as demand drops Iraqi police: suicide bomber kills 5 near Baghdad Mumbai attackers stole credit cards, money: police
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| Bush laughs off Iraq flying shoes drama Palestinians celebrate release from Israeli jails
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| Top banks face billions in global losses from Madoff scandal Seven Yazidis killed in Iraq attack Israel warned against halting cash flow to Gaza Mystery grows over general's slaying in Pakistan
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| Pakistan hauliers refuse to take supplies to Afghanistan UN urges Iraq to treat Saddam-era officials fairly Zimbabwe accuses Botswana of training insurgents
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| Bush's Iraq-Afghan farewell tour marred by dissent Up to 250 killed in Darfur tribal clashes: peacekeepers
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| Impoverished NKorea gets new mobile network Keppel Corp wins $81 mln in environmental deals Arab world hails shoe attack as Bush's farewell gift Ugandan soldiers move on rebel bases: army
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| Pakistan stocks down after floor removed Highlights of new ASEAN Charter Taiwan c.bank to let ADB issue Taiwan-dollar bonds Time Warner raises stake in Eidos
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| Russian-led grouping declares Turkmen vote fair Impoverished NKorea getting new mobile network Lung cancer pill as effective as chemotherapy in managing disease Virgin Media rolls out superfast broadband
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| HK stocks rise after China moves to boost spending S’pore, Gulf states sign FTA, recognise MUIS Halal certification Pakistani stocks fall after price floor removed S’pore, Macao renew ongoing collaboration in healthcare Taiwan Stabilization Fund to monitor stock market Singapore, GCC sign pact to boost trade, investments OPEC set to cut oil output as demand drops Confidence plunges at Japanese companies Oil up sharply near $49 as OPEC readies output cut Russia LUKOIL says no Repsol talks, keen on OPEC cuts US auto woes spell troubles for Japanese as well American Idol changes its tune a little
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| GLOBAL MARKETS-World equities rise, oil wobbles ahead of OPEC Earth spins Keanu Reeves to No. 1 at box office
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| Oil steady near $46 as OPEC prepares output cut Oscar documentary shortlist favors social issues
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| Slumdog, Happy top Satellite nods
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| SNL is criticized for 'attack' on blind Americans S.Korea c.bank to supply $1 bln in 3-mth swaps Gov't: 40 Taliban killed in Afghan-NATO operation Full—day bus lanes to be extended to three locations Bush's Iraq-Afghan farewell tour marred by dissent ASEAN charter comes into force Japan begins withdrawing Iraq airlift mission World Bank: China focus on itself can aid world Impoverished NKorea gets new mobile network Franklin show goes on after she misses award event Pakistan truckers refuse to haul NATO, US supplies Cruise says he regrets 'glib' outburst on 'Today' More signing up for accounting courses despite financial turmoil PM Lee congratulates China’s Hu on the country’s 30 years of reform Correction: Italy-La Scala story Report: McCartney says he's the political Beatle Mich. 'Extreme Makeover' family gets financial aid Russian-led group declares Turkmen vote fair More than 1,000 species discovered in Mekong: WWF Deaf 'Extreme Makeover' couple gets financial aid Greece at new risk of being pushed off euro Bodies of missing Tenn. mom, Jo Ann Bain, and daughter found Female Breasts Are Bigger Than Ever AMD Trinity Accelerated Processing Units Now in Volume Production The Avengers (2012 film), made the second biggest opening- and single-day gross of all-time AMD to Start Production of piledriver Ivy Bridge Quad-Core, Four-Thread Desktop CPUs Islamists Protest Lady Gaga's Concert in Indonesia Japan Successfully Broadcasts an 8K Signal Over the Air ECB boosts loans to 1 trillion Euro to stop credit crunch Egypt : Mohammed Morsi won with 52 percent What do you call 100,000 Frenchmen with their hands up AMD Launches AMD Embedded R-Series APU Platform Fed Should not Ignore Emerging Market Crisis Fed casts shadow over India, emerging markets Why are Chinese tourists so rude? A few insights