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  China says Xi-Trump phone call 'extremely positive'

  November 02, 2018 13:45 IST

  China says phone call between Xi and Trump was 'extremely positive' and they agreed to strengthen economic exchanges

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  Thousands protest burning of Islamic flag in Indonesia

  November 02, 2018 13:15 IST

  Thousands are protesting in the Indonesian capital after a flag linked to a banned Islamic organization was burned by members of a rival group

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  Asia shares reap big gains on news of Trump-Xi phone chat

  November 02, 2018 13:15 IST

  Asia shares reap big gains on news of Trump-Xi phone chat on trade

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  Koreas to inform IOC of intent to co-host 2032 Games

  November 02, 2018 13:15 IST

  North and South Korea have agreed to officially inform the International Olympic Committee of their intent to jointly host the 2032 Summer Olympics

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  Flyers top Kings 5-2 for first winning streak of season

  November 02, 2018 13:00 IST

  Oskar Lindblom had a goal and an assist as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-2

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  Protests in Pakistan delay release of Christian woman

  November 02, 2018 13:00 IST

  Protests by radical Islamists delay release of Pakistani Christian woman acquitted of death sentence for blasphemy

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  Security experts question border mission for military

  November 02, 2018 12:45 IST

  Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' top priority is making the military more "lethal" _ but nothing about its new mission at the U.S.-Mexico border advances that goal.

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  So Yeon Ryu shoots 65 for 1-shot lead in Toto Japan Classic

  November 02, 2018 12:30 IST

  So Yeon Ryu of South Korea shot a 7-under 65 to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the Toto Japan Classic

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  AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia

  November 02, 2018 12:30 IST

  AP Photos: Lion Air plane crashes into sea after takeoff from Indonesian capital; India unveils tower statue of independence leader Patel; Abe meets with Xi in Beijing

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  ACLU objects to Hawaii retirement home assisted suicide ban

  November 02, 2018 12:15 IST

  The American Civil Liberties Union is demanding that a Hawaii retirement home stop discriminating against non-Catholic residents and allow them to take advantage of the state's new medically assisted suicide law if they wish

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  Democrats and Republicans rush to avert third party spoilers

  November 02, 2018 12:00 IST

  Both major parties are worrying about so-called "spoilers" as election day nears

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  Iran braces for oil sanctions after currency crash, protests

  November 02, 2018 11:45 IST

  Iran braces for US sanctions on its vital oil industry next week, already facing economic crisis, protests

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  Trump pledges asylum crackdown, tent cities; is it legal?

  November 02, 2018 11:45 IST

  Trump pledges asylum crackdown, tent cities; is it legal?

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  Foligno scores 2 goals as Blue Jackets top Sharks 4-1

  November 02, 2018 11:15 IST

  Nick Foligno scores twice as Columbus Blue Jackets beat San Jose Sharks 4-1

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  Amnesty urges Sudan to stop crackdown on journalists

  November 02, 2018 11:00 IST

  Amnesty urges Sudanese government to halt what it describes as a relentless crackdown on journalists

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  New details highlight Lion Air jet's problems before crash

  November 02, 2018 11:00 IST

  New details about the crashed Lion Air's jet previous flight further cast doubt on the Indonesian airline's claim to have fixed technical problems as the search for victims continued for a fifth day

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  Sundqvist's 2 rare goals send Blues past Golden Knights 5-3

  November 02, 2018 10:45 IST

  Oskar Sundqvist scored two rare goals to lead the St. Louis Blues past the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3

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  Vietnam to ratify Pacific Rim trade pact

  November 02, 2018 10:15 IST

  Vietnamese President Nguyen Phu Trong has submitted a Pacific Rim trade pact to the National Assembly for approval

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  AP PHOTOS: Editor selections from Latin America, Caribbean

  November 02, 2018 10:15 IST

  AP PHOTOS: Migrant caravan keeps trudging northward in Mexico, Brazilians elect far-right politician as president, Mexicans remember lost family in Day of the Dead observances

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  Koskinen, Oilers blank Blackhawks 4-0

  November 02, 2018 10:00 IST

  Mikko Koskinen makes 40 saves as Edmonton Oilers blank Chicago Blackhawks 4-0

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  China seeks to rebrand global image with import expo

  November 02, 2018 10:00 IST

  China looks to import fair led by president to repair image as positive force in trade

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  Palau to ban sunscreen as it tries to save its coral reefs

  November 02, 2018 10:00 IST

  In an attempt to protect its world-famous coral reefs, the Pacific nation of Palau will soon ban many types of sunscreen

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  Irving scores 28, Celtics beat Bucks 117-113

  November 02, 2018 10:00 IST

  Kyrie Irving scored 28 points, making six of Boston's franchise record 24 3-pointers, as the Celtics knocked off the last unbeaten team in the NBA with a 117-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks

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  Chinese, Pakistan leaders prepare to meet amid debt concerns

  November 02, 2018 9:30 IST

  Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan is preparing to meet with China's President Xi Jinping amid concerns over Pakistan's growing fiscal crisis and its ability to repay Chinese loans

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  China's Xi promises tax cuts, other help to entrepreneurs

  November 02, 2018 9:30 IST

  Chinese President Xi Jinping has promised tax cuts and other help to entrepreneurs in a renewed government effort to revive flagging economic growth

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  Rooney stopped in a shootout, Crew advance past United

  November 02, 2018 9:30 IST

  Wayne Rooney was stopped on a shootout attempt in his MLS playoff debut, Nick DeLeon skied D.C. United's final kick over the crossbar and the Columbus Crew beat D.C. United 3-2 on penalty kicks after they tied 2-2

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  Thai government, knocked by rappers, responds with own tune

  November 02, 2018 9:30 IST

  When a rap video critical of Thailand's military government became a huge sensation, the authorities first responded with threats to arrest its creators, then made their own version

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  Bailey leads Islanders past Penguins 3-2 in shootout

  November 02, 2018 9:30 IST

  Josh Bailey scored a short-handed goal in the second period and then the only goal in a shootout to lift the New York Islanders over the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2