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Kuomintang says it is relying on loans for salaries because of measure put in place by government as part of investigation into ill-gotten assets.
Kuomintang says it is relying on loans for salaries because of measure put in place by government as part of investigation into ill-gotten assets.
Ten separate bush fires about 50km north of Sydney have now joined, and are too big to be put out, New South Wales firefighters say.
Ten separate bush fires about 50km north of Sydney have now joined, and are too big to be put out, New South Wales firefighters say.
China’s soybean output jumped 13.3 per cent to 18.1 million tonnes after Beijing began offering generous subsidies to farmers in response to a trade war with the United States.
China’s soybean output jumped 13.3 per cent to 18.1 million tonnes after Beijing began offering generous subsidies to farmers in response to a trade war with the United States.
The men had been in Hyderabad police custody and were shot near the site where a 27-year-old veterinary surgeon was raped and murdered last week.
The men had been in Hyderabad police custody and were shot near the site where a 27-year-old veterinary surgeon was raped and murdered last week.
Farmers will be allowed to use only film that meets quality standards and must also collect plastic waste from fields before its expiry date and deliver it to approved recycling outlets.
Farmers will be allowed to use only film that meets quality standards and must also collect plastic waste from fields before its expiry date and deliver it to approved recycling outlets.
CIMON 2, an intelligent robot equipped with emotion-sensing voice detectors, was launched on Thursday aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station. The spherical droid can recognise emotions, socialise with crew members and help mitigate group think.
CIMON 2, an intelligent robot equipped with emotion-sensing voice detectors, was launched on Thursday aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station. The spherical droid can recognise emotions, socialise with crew members and help mitigate group think.
US House Speaker adopts fiery stance as she spells out next steps in impeachment proceedings against president.
US House Speaker adopts fiery stance as she spells out next steps in impeachment proceedings against president.
Victim, 23, in critical condition after being doused in kerosene and set ablaze while on her way to trial.
Victim, 23, in critical condition after being doused in kerosene and set ablaze while on her way to trial.
Twitter post plays off clip from Nato summit that appears to show Canadian PM Justin Trudeau mocking the US president during chat with other leaders.
Twitter post plays off clip from Nato summit that appears to show Canadian PM Justin Trudeau mocking the US president during chat with other leaders.
Muhammed Yusoff Rawther accused the former deputy premier of attempting to force him to have sex in September last year.
Muhammed Yusoff Rawther accused the former deputy premier of attempting to force him to have sex in September last year.
Mainland China has other issues to worry about, including protest-hit Hong Kong and a slowing economy, according to Ko Wen-je.
Mainland China has other issues to worry about, including protest-hit Hong Kong and a slowing economy, according to Ko Wen-je.
French scientists developed an alternative version that uses bacteria – ingested by the goose as a serum – to stimulate a natural build-up of fat.
French scientists developed an alternative version that uses bacteria – ingested by the goose as a serum – to stimulate a natural build-up of fat.
The Gadhimai Festival, held every five years, is believed to be the largest such mass-slaughter event in the world, despite campaigns and a court ruling to end it.
The Gadhimai Festival, held every five years, is believed to be the largest such mass-slaughter event in the world, despite campaigns and a court ruling to end it.
People’s Action Party has been in power since 1965 and says Singapore is vulnerable to foreign interference. Critics say controversial laws stifle dissent.
People’s Action Party has been in power since 1965 and says Singapore is vulnerable to foreign interference. Critics say controversial laws stifle dissent.
Here is a look at some of the unexpected information in the 300-page report released by the US House of Representatives’ Intelligence Committee.
Here is a look at some of the unexpected information in the 300-page report released by the US House of Representatives’ Intelligence Committee.
Analysts say Kim’s Mount Paektu visit signals a more confrontational stance. Pyongyang previously said it was preparing a ‘Christmas gift’ for Washington.
Analysts say Kim’s Mount Paektu visit signals a more confrontational stance. Pyongyang previously said it was preparing a ‘Christmas gift’ for Washington.
Deal includes helping to build large sports stadium, multi-storey library and water treatment plant.
Deal includes helping to build large sports stadium, multi-storey library and water treatment plant.
The Yangtze and Yellow rivers require action to cut pollution, the environment ministry finds.
The Yangtze and Yellow rivers require action to cut pollution, the environment ministry finds.
Firms in China raised capital spending by 1.6 per cent in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, the weakest growth in three years.
Firms in China raised capital spending by 1.6 per cent in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, the weakest growth in three years.
The Trump administration considered banning China’s Huawei from the US financial system earlier this year and may revive the shelved plan depending on how things go with the telecoms equipment giant, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Trump administration considered banning China’s Huawei from the US financial system earlier this year and may revive the shelved plan depending on how things go with the telecoms equipment giant, according to people familiar with the matter.
Streamlining management could help Alphabet better respond to new challenges and focus on growing profits, investors said.
Streamlining management could help Alphabet better respond to new challenges and focus on growing profits, investors said.
Campaign lacks financial resources to continue, Democratic lawmaker says in email to supporters.
Campaign lacks financial resources to continue, Democratic lawmaker says in email to supporters.
A gas tanker exploded at a ceramics factory in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, causing a massive fire.
A gas tanker exploded at a ceramics factory in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, causing a massive fire.
US president demanded that Europe pay more for defence and make concessions to US interests on trade.
US president demanded that Europe pay more for defence and make concessions to US interests on trade.
Sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) have been a bright spot in an otherwise lackluster car market, but a steep cut in subsidies this year has dented sales in recent months.
Sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) have been a bright spot in an otherwise lackluster car market, but a steep cut in subsidies this year has dented sales in recent months.
Two military personnel were injured and taken to hospital. The park is near the presidential palace but Joko Widodo was absent at the time.
Two military personnel were injured and taken to hospital. The park is near the presidential palace but Joko Widodo was absent at the time.
Twitter is making changes as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will require large businesses to give consumers more transparency and control over their personal information
Twitter is making changes as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will require large businesses to give consumers more transparency and control over their personal information
Countries can pay to fund emission reductions in another country to help reach its own emissions reductions targets
Countries can pay to fund emission reductions in another country to help reach its own emissions reductions targets
The deaths of K-pop stars Goo Hara and Sulli, both subjects of vicious online attacks, have brought cyber bullying in South Korea into sharp focus, with calls for web portals to remove malicious or blatantly false comments when asked.
The deaths of K-pop stars Goo Hara and Sulli, both subjects of vicious online attacks, have brought cyber bullying in South Korea into sharp focus, with calls for web portals to remove malicious or blatantly false comments when asked.
Malaysian officials said the Tattoo Malaysia Expo violated its standards when pictures of heavily inked, semi-naked participants were shared online.
Malaysian officials said the Tattoo Malaysia Expo violated its standards when pictures of heavily inked, semi-naked participants were shared online.