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[2014-07-16 06:57]

Aviation Special: Air New Zealand takes flight with new Boeing 787-9 'Dreamliner'

[2014-07-16 06:57]

As the first carrier to take delivery on the all-new Boeing 787-9, Air New Zealand is expecting to bring a unique experience to the passengers, said company executives.

US jails struggle to care for mentally ill

[2014-07-15 07:20]

Facilities not keeping up with growing number of inmates needing treatment

Alzheimer's risk reduced by changing lifestyle

[2014-07-15 07:20]

Millions of cases of Alzheimer's could be prevented by altering lifestyle habits which increase risk of the tragic memory-robbing disease, scientists said on Monday.

Artist creates wearable sculptures

[2014-07-15 07:20]

Linda Stein wants people to armor themselves in her art.

Cape Town carves out major new African art museum

[2014-07-15 07:20]

On Cape Town's waterfront at the southern tip of Africa, the world's biggest museum of con-temporary art from across the continent is being carved from a conglomeration of concrete tubes nine stories high.

Myanmar refugee repatriation sparks concern

[2014-07-15 07:20]

Lack of infrastructure could prevent returnees from rebuilding their lives

Aquino's popularity declines amid doubt over graft efforts

[2014-07-15 07:20]

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III's performance ratings have plunged to their lowest ever, two independent pollsters said on Monday, as the perception grows that he is not serious enough about fighting corruption.

DPRK artillery fired near sea border

[2014-07-15 07:20]

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea fired artillery shells on Monday into its eastern waters from a region just north of the military demarcation line, a Republic of Korea military official said.

Taliban survivor Malala pledges to help free Nigerian girls

[2014-07-15 07:20]

Pakistani rights activist Malala Yousafzai, who survived being shot in the head by the Taliban for campaigning for girls' education, pledged while on a trip to Nigeria to help free a group of schoolgirls abducted by Islamist militants.

Israel downs Gaza drone

[2014-07-15 07:20]

Use of unmanned aircraft is first reported deployment by Hamas

UN relocates parts of staff out of Libya

[2014-07-15 07:20]

Many airways cancel flights to and from country's main airport

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