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Sapura to sell 50pct stake in upstream business to Austria's OMV

Sapura to sell 50pct stake in upstream business to Austria's OMV

Sapura shares rise as much as 4.5 percent after announcement.

US forces to stay in Iraq as long as needed - spokesperson

US forces to stay in Iraq as long as needed - spokesperson

The main reason, after Islamic State is defeated, is the stabilisation efforts, says Colonel Sean Ryan.  

Mexico navy says finds 50 tons of meth in mountain lab

Mexico navy says finds 50 tons of meth in mountain lab

The drugs were incinerated on site due to the difficult access to the remote location.

Petronas acquires 30pct stake in Senegalese oil, gas block

Petronas acquires 30pct stake in Senegalese oil, gas block

This will be Petronas’ first project in the West African nation.

China's cabinet vows tough penalties in vaccine scandal case

China's cabinet vows tough penalties in vaccine scandal case

Arrests of 18 people with the vaccine maker at the heart of the scandal have been ordered.

Police in India's Kashmir arrest suspect after editor shot dead

Police in India's Kashmir arrest suspect after editor shot dead

Syed Shujaat Bukhari was leaving his office when he was shot at close range.

UN experts, UK demand release of Reuters reporters in Myanmar

UN experts, UK demand release of Reuters reporters in Myanmar

Boris Johnson and UN special rapporteurs urge Myanmar to show 'commitment to media freedom'.

Fix privacy issues, Jack Ma tells Facebook

Fix privacy issues, Jack Ma tells Facebook

The Alibaba founder, however, says Facebook should not be 'killed' because of its data privacy problems.

Australia, Asean summit ends with rebukes against trade protectionism

Australia, Asean summit ends with rebukes against trade protectionism

Asean and Australia also called for “self-restraint” in the South China Sea.

Israel encourages Iran protests, denies involvement

Israel encourages Iran protests, denies involvement

Israeli defence minister wishes protestors success, but wants to keep clear of Iran's internal affairs.

Philippine court hears bid to declare Duterte's drug war illegal

Philippine court hears bid to declare Duterte's drug war illegal

Petition argues the spree is unconstitutional because cops are allowed to freely interpret the term 'neutralise'.

China pledges to be more open to providing information

China pledges to be more open to providing information

Central and local governments will do so to help the international community understand China, says China Daily.

Egypt church bombing kills at least 25

Egypt church bombing kills at least 25

Blast occurs ahead of Pope Francis' visit to Egypt and one week before Coptic Easter.