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Democrats retain veto power after Hong Kong election
HONG KONG (AFP) - Hong Kong's pro-democrats breathed a sigh of relief on Monday after retaining the key power to veto constitutional reforms following the city's legislative elections.
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 · Hi-tech solutions boost Paralympic performances
 · ConocoPhillips to pay 9.6 bln dlrs for stake in Origin gas scheme
 · US presidential election shifts into high gear
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Sumo association chief to quit over pot scandal - reports
TOKYO (AFP) - Japan's legendary grand champion Kitanoumi was expected to resign as the head of the country's ruling sumo association Monday amid a widening scandal over marijuana use by wrestlers, reports said.
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 · Singapore's CapitaLand sells apartments for $70 mln
 · GLOBAL MARKETS-Fannie, Freddie bailout whets hunger for risk
 · Democrats retain veto power after Hong Kong election
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Colon cancer patients not getting follow-up care
Many colon cancer patients aren't getting the screenings recommended after surgery to make sure the disease hasn't returned, new research shows.

 · 6.5 quake shakes sea floor near Vanuatu
 · Blasts reported in Pakistan's troubled northwest
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[external] ASB Bank increases bond offer to NZ$270 mln
(For the latest Australia and New Zealand bond news, double click on [AU/CRD] and then double click on the ID number)

 · Altria to buy UST for $10.3 billion: WSJ
 · [external] TREASURIES-Drop in Asia after takeover of Fannie, Freddie
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Hi-tech solutions boost Paralympic performances
BEIJING (AFP) - Equipment used by Paralympians has seen remarkable improvements in recent years, enabling them to close the gap on their able-bodied counterparts and even look forward to a "bionic" future.

 · CSC launches first brand advertising campaign
 · IBM reworks storage strategy to tame flood of data
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NBC sets "Muppets Christmas"
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - NBC is getting into the holiday spirit with "Letters to Santa -- A Muppets Christmas."

 · Britney Spears sweeps at MTV Video Music Awards
 · MSNBC says Olbermann, Matthews won't anchor
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Sumo association chief to quit over pot scandal - reports
TOKYO (AFP) - Japan's legendary grand champion Kitanoumi was expected to resign as the head of the country's ruling sumo association Monday amid a widening scandal over marijuana use by wrestlers, reports said.

 · Serena Williams captures US Open title
 · Serena beats Jankovic for 3rd Open title, 9th Slam
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