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Australian police seize $900 million in methylamphetamine

Monday, 15 February 2016, 06:20 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Australian law enforcement agencies have seized methylamphetamine worth 1.26 billion Australian dollars ($900 million) in the country's largest-ever haul of the illicit drug in its liquid form,...

After review, HSBC decides to keep headquarters in London

Monday, 15 February 2016, 06:16 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

International bank HSBC said Sunday it has decided to keep its headquarters in London after considering a move to Hong Kong in response to tougher U.K. banking regulations. In a statement, the...

Turkey accused of shelling Kurds close to Syrian border

Sunday, 14 February 2016, 13:59 Last update: about 10 years ago

Turkey shelled positions held by the main Kurdish militia in northern Syria for a second day Sunday, adding complexity to an inflamed situation in the area where Russian-backed Syrian government...

Viola Beach band members killed in tragic car crash in Sweden

Sunday, 14 February 2016, 13:57 Last update: about 10 years ago

Five British men, reportedly including members of British indie band Viola Beach, were killed when their car drove through a barrier and plunged into a canal near Stockholm. Stockholm Police...

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