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Rail project broadens horizons in Indonesia

Using GPS survey equipment to conduct rail track measurements is one thing Vernando Tinambunan finds fascinating about his job.

Candidates told not to leave EU without pact

Two of the front-runners in the battle to replace United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May have been told they will not be allowed to preside over the nation crashing out of the European Union without a divorce deal.

30 dead in DR Congo boat accident

At least 30 people died and dozens more were missing on Sunday after a boat accident on a lake in western Democratic Republic of Congo, a local mayor said, Agence France-Presse reported.

Expert: Iran-US disputes won't develop into war

Teheran - The recent military buildup by US regional forces has increased the danger of conflicts between Teheran and Washington and has worried regional and international players.

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UK leadership hopefuls vow to succeed where Theresa May failed on Brexit

The race to succeed British Prime Minister Theresa May is heating up, the field of Conservative contenders is quickly growing and the focus is squarely on how to handle Brexit, The Associated Press reported.

Xi's special envoy salutes S. African president

Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy Hao Mingjin attended the inauguration ceremony of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday, conveying Xi's sincere congratulations and good wishes to Ramaphosa, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Chinese military officers awarded UN medals for peacekeeping efforts

Two Chinese military officers were awarded the United Nations Peacekeeping Medal for their contributions to UN peacekeeping efforts.

PNG PM O'Neill announces resignation

SYDNEY - Embattled Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill announced his resignation in the capital city of Port Moresby on Sunday, after a series of ministers defected from his cabinet.

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Southeast Asia hit by dengue outbreak

It is an annual ritual throughout Southeast Asia: As the rainy season starts and the humidity spikes, the mosquitoes come out. And they come with various diseases, including dengue which seems to be hitting hard this year.