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Xi Jinping declares extreme poverty has been wiped out in China
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Govt, AmBank unit agree on RM2.83 bil 1MDB scandal settlement
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Tapir rescued after being trapped in Kuantan school drain
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Commentary: Politicians are using yesterday’s tools for today’s tech challenges
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Rescuers hunt for survivors after Indonesia landslide
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When and why Zahid’s corruption trial has been postponed 15 times since it began in Nov 2019
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Bad news for Malaysia if govt SPV manages 5G roll-out: Fitch Solutions
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PN to form state election structures soon – Azmin
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Mt Etna’s latest eruptions awe even those who study volcanos
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139-year-old house rolls to new San Francisco address
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I’m the Amazon Worker the Media Doesn’t Want You to Meet | Opinon
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Baarack from the brink: Wild sheep rescued in Australia shorn of 35kg fleece
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Indonesian foreign minister meets Myanmar counterpart in Bangkok after scrapping Naypyitaw visit
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PM Muhyiddin receives first Covid-19 vaccine as Malaysia kicks off mass inoculation campaign
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Six positive consequences of Sheraton Move
Look at the unintended and unexpected gains, which might have been overlooked if you indulge in despair or self-righteousness. COMMENT…
