Manik Urai: 87.33% voter turnout

About 87.33 percent or 10,736 out of 12,293 voters cast their votes in the Manik Urai state by-election, polling of which was closed at 5 p.m. today (14 July). ...
 

Indonesia deaths spotlight murky history of gold mine

JAKARTA (AFP) - A series of killings in the remote highlands of Indonesia's Papua region have thrown a spotlight on the murky history of a massive US-owned mine sitting atop the world's biggest haul o ...
 

Strong growth suggests Singapore emerging from recession

SINGAPORE (AFP) - Singapore said Tuesday its economy grew for the first time in a year in the second quarter, suggesting the city is emerging from its worst recession and offering hope for other batte ...
 

Sudenly important

Manik Urai suddenly becomes the location of a very important by-election! ...
 

A clown that brings joy

Clowns are comical performers that entertain others by acting in a hilarious way. They usually attract the attention of children and young people with their grotesque appearances. ...
 

Space, man's greatest challenge, 40 years after moon walk

CAPE CANAVERAL (AFP) - Forty years ago, mankind's most daunting frontier was boldly overcome when Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon, establishing America's dominance in the space ...
 

Threatened

WWF picture showing a Malayan pangolin (Manis javanica), also known as scaly anteater, climbing a tree. ...

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Moderate earthquake strikes offshore Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese authorities say a 6.3-magnitude earthquake has struck off the east coast of the island, rattling buildings in Taipei ...

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