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Recognised for her elegance, authenticity and remarkable acting career, Shin has become one of South Korea’s most beloved and respected actresses.
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When asked whether the party might swap seats with its GRS partners, he said that it could happen.
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A ⁠fire in Indonesia's Mount Bromo National Park in ⁠East Java that burnt 550 hectares (1,360 acres) has been ‌extinguished, an official said on Monday, but there arenew hotspots near the caldera.
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The Foreign Minister said Malaysia viewed the refugee issue as one that must be managed collectively within Asean.

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Muhammad Sanusi said the state government is considering whether to submit all documents supporting its claim to the federal government now or wait until there is a change of government.

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In light of the recent implementation of social media restrictions for under-16s, psychologists and mental health experts believe the measure may help protect young users but could also have ­unintended consequences.
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The Economy Minister said the final screening of development proposals is being done before recommendations are submitted to the Finance Ministry.

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The federal trial, one of the most consequential among a myriad of legal proceedings targeting social networks in the United States, will begin on Aug 12 with jury selection at a federal court in Oakland, near San Francisco.
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With no other ignition sources identified, the inter-departmental task force concluded in its report that the blaze in Wang Fuk Court was most likely accidental.

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Completed in July this year by SOLS Foundation and Google, the deployment now provides more reliable energy access to 46 residents.
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The court also found inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case.

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The boys who had gone missing and were feared to have drowned at around 10.36pm on Sunday.

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Some 150 Jalur Gemilang were distributed to traders in Little India, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, during a community walkabout to mark National Month.
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The Dalai Lama also visited the MIMC Buddha Park for World Peace, where he circumambulated the 1,000 Buddha statues (Stongsku).

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The 24-year-old Italian, who claimed his fifth ​Grand Slam title at Wimbledon last ⁠month, had also pulled ⁠out of the Canadian Open, a key warm-up event for ⁠the ‌U.S. Open.
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Hajiji urged ministries, departments and implementing agencies to fast-track “low-hanging fruit” projects that could deliver results quickly.

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The Indian flapshell turtle is a freshwater species found in South Asia.

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Como ⁠have signed defender Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea on ⁠a five-year contract, the Serie A club said ‌on Sunday.
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The victim, believed to be the owner of the car, did not suffer any injuries.

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⁠Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye joined ⁠recently promoted Saudi Pro League ‌side Diriyah as a free agent after leaving Everton, the Saudi club announced ​on Sunday.
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