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World
China's Pacific influence grows as it signs up new friend in Solomon Islands
BEIJING (Reuters) - China and former Taiwan ally the Solomon Islands established diplomatic ties on Saturday in a sign of Beijing's growing influence in the Pacific that has angered Washington, with a top Chinese diplomat saying the time was almost up for the rest of Taiwan's friends.
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Nation
Construction industry chief: Foreign workers remit RM5bil out of the country annually
KUCHING (Bernama): Almost RM5bil flows out of the country every year by foreign workers working in the country's construction sector remitting the money home.
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ASEAN+
More oxygen bottles found tampered with on Cathay Pacific flights
Beleaguered company had already been investigating previous incidents for more than five weeks.
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Nation
DAP questioned for failing to speak out against Mohd Redzuan
PETALING JAYA: DAP has been questioned on why the party has not called out Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan for defending the "Buy Muslim Products" movement but is quick to jump on MCA on the same.
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Others
Not perfect but job done, now for Wales says Australia coach Cheika
SAPPORO, Japan (Reuters) - A come-from-behind 39-21 victory over a fast-starting Fiji was far from perfect but it gave Australia a bonus point and something to build on as they head into a potential pool-winning clash with Wales next week, said coach Michael Cheika.
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Rugby
Fiji let Australia off the hook, says coach McKee
SAPPORO, Japan (Reuters) - Fiji had Australia on the ropes in their World Cup opener on Saturday but unless they learn how to close games out they will struggle to find success at test level, coach John McKee said after watching his side go down 39-21 at the Sapporo Dome.
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Rugby
Lopez drop goal sees France past Argentina in Tokyo thriller
TOKYO (Reuters) - Camille Lopez sent a drop goal looping just over the crossbar 10 minutes from time to give France a 23-21 victory over Argentina in a thrilling climax to a Rugby World Cup Pool C clash at Tokyo Stadium on Saturday.
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Singapore
Sentosa Merlion to be demolished to make way for new development
SINGAPORE (ANN): One of Sentosa's most iconic structures will be making way for a themed thoroughfare that will link its north and south shores. SINGAPORE (ANN): One of Sentosa's most iconic structures will be making way for a themed thoroughfare that will link its north and south shores.
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Nation
Khalid: Kg Baru landowners offered RM6mil compensation on average
KUALA LUMPUR: The Government has offered landowners in Kampung Baru here an average of RM6mil in compensation to acquire their land, says Khalid Abdul Samad.
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Nation
Four teens arrested over brutal murder of 20-month-old toddler in KK
KOTA KINABALU: A 20-month-old girl has been brutally murdered, allegedly by four teenagers who battered the child on Friday (Sept 20) morning.
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Nation
Remand extended for ex-husband of murdered woman
PETALING JAYA: The police have extended the remand of the ex-husband of 28-year-old Nor Hidayah Ahmad in the ongoing investigation into her murder.
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Nation
Sibu Hospital to get drive-through pharmacy by year end
SIBU: Sibu Hospital will be the first hospital in Sarawak with a drive-through pharmacy, says State Assistant Health Director (Pharmacy) Abu Hassan Alshaari Abdul Jabar.
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World
Iran says it will pursue aggressor even after limited attack - TV
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran will pursue any aggressor, even it carries out a limited attack, and seek to destroy it, the head of the elite Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday, after attacks on Saudi oil sites which Riyadh and U.S officials blamed on Tehran.
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Nation
Dr M: Kampung Baru development will not marginalise Malays
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Allegations that development in Kampung Baru will push the Malays out of the Federal capital are not true and completely baseless, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
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Rugby
Klim fitness forces Namibia into late change for Italy showdown
OSAKA, Japan (Reuters) - Namibia have been forced to make a change to their bench for their Rugby World Cup opener against Italy at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Sunday after Ospreys wing Lesley Klim failed a late fitness test on his calf problem.
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Cricket
England all-rounder Moeen takes break from tests
LONDON (Reuters) - England all-rounder Moeen Ali has taken a break from test cricket after losing out on a central contract for the longest format for the 2019-20 season following a dismal summer.
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World
Iran says it will destroy any aggressor
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran will pursue any aggressor, even it carries out a limited attack, and seek to destroy it, the head of the elite Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday, after attacks on Saudi oil sites which Riyadh and U.S officials blamed on Tehran.
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Rugby
Australia weather Fijian storm to win World Cup opener
SAPPORO, Japan (Reuters) - Twice champions Australia were forced to abandon a wide game plan and resort to controlled possession as they survived an almighty scare in their World Cup Pool D opener against Fiji on Saturday to run out 39-21 winners at the Sapporo Dome.
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Nation
Shafie tells Sabah Development Bank: Stop financing 'outside' projects
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has instructed the Sabah Development Bank (SDB) to stop financing "outside" projects and focus on development in the state.
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Nation
Lam Thye pays tribute to Niosh staff at farewell dinner
KAJANG: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) will remain an excellent organisation if its management team and staff continue to uphold the core values of integrity, professionalism and innovation, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.