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On the Country Hour, cattle producers remain confident their stock will be treated humanely once they're sold and sent to their local abattoirs, commodity forecaster ABARES is still predicting that summer crops in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales will be the biggest on record, despite the heavy rainfall and flooding and how Landcare ... (more) Comment?
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Wobbling Pekingese repeats as top Westminster toy
Wobbling the whole way, a people-pleasing Pekingese made quite a walk down the green carpet at Madison Square Garden. Comment?
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Obama set to approve Egypt, PA aid despite tensions
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Despite recent tensions between the US and Egypt and a new Palestinian Authority government set to include Hamas, the Obama administration budget unveiled Monday maintains nearly the same level of funding for both in 2013. Comment?
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U.S. envoy to meet North Koreans
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A senior U.S. envoy will hold talks this month in Beijing with North Korea, resuming a dialogue put on hold last year by the death of leader Kim Jong-Il, the State Department said Monday. Comment?
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Obama, Cameron discuss Syria, Somalia
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U.S. President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron renewed their condemnation of Syria's brutal crackdown and discussed security threats in Somalia on Monday, the White House said. Comment?
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IISR to host agri tech exhibition
Kozhikode, Feb 13 : The Indian Institute of Spices Research , will organise an agricultural technology exhibition at Chelavoor in this district of Kerala from February 16. Comment?
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Another Tibetan monk sets himself on fire in China
A Tibetan monk set himself on fire in western China and was beaten by security forces as they put out the flames, a rights group said, marking the latest in a series of dramatic protests against China's handling of its vast Tibetan areas. Comment?
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China tightens limits on imported shows on TV
China's television broadcasters will be limited in the number of imported series they can show, the government has announced, as China continues to try to rein in foreign influence. Comment?
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Guatemala says it's weighing drug legalization
U.S. inability to cut illegal drug consumption leaves Guatemala with no option but to consider legalizing the use and transport of drugs, President Otto Perez Molina said Monday, a remarkable turnaround for an ex-general elected on a platform of crushing organized crime with an iron fist. Comment?
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Freshfields to Reopen in Singapore 5 Years After Exit
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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is gearing up for a relaunch in Singapore, almost five years after the firm shut down its former office in the region. Comment?
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Youthful challenger takes on Chavez in Venezuela
Venezuelan presidential candidate Henrique Capriles on Monday called for "balanced elections" and criticized the use of government money and slanted coverage in state media as President Hugo Chavez seeks re-election. Capriles is expected to face a tough race against Chavez, who even after 13 years in office remains a hero to many of his supporters ... (more) Comment?
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'Killer whale' sighted off coast
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Reports that a killer whale has been sighted off the Norfolk coast have been described as "highly reliable" by an expert on mammals. Comment?
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China Shale Delay to Boost LNG Imports in Boon for Exxon: Energy
China's ambitions to unlock the natural gas trapped in shale rocks are likely to take longer than planned, boosting the nation's reliance on overseas suppliers from Exxon Mobil Corp. Comment?
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EDF Jumps on Report Backing 60-Year Atomic Reactors: Paris Mover
Electricite de France SA rose after a government-commissioned report said the country should extend the operating life of Europe's largest network of nuclear- reactors to six decades. Comment?
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Australian man fined for mooning Queen Elizabeth
A Sydney man has been fined 750 Australian dollars for mooning Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, during a royal visit to Australia. Comment?
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Police strike ends in Rio de Janeiro
A police strike in Rio de Janeiro ended Monday just days before the city explodes in chaos for the world's biggest Carnival bash. Comment?
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Chinese court indicts alleged smuggling kingpin
A court in eastern China has indicted the man long considered China's No. 1 fugitive on charges of bribery and running a $10 billion smuggling ring. Comment?
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Midday Business news briefing
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Young people don't have as many experiences to look back on, but they do have more to look forward... President Barack Obama called on Congress Monday to create an $8 billion fund to train community college students for high-growth industries, part of his broader pitch to make higher education more affordable for all Americans. Comment?
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Blizzards strand thousands in Europe; military planes fly in food
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Passengers pull bags through snow after flights were canceled at Kosovo's main airport in Slatina today. Comment?
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Best pictures from the past 24 hours
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A train driver peers out of a locomotive during a heavy snowfall at the main railway station in Bucharest, Romania. Comment?
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