WELLINGTON, 06 NOVEMBER 2017 (RNZI)—Details from the corporate registries of four Pacific island countries are among millions of leaked files purporting to show the extent of tax avoidance around the world. The leak, dubbed the Paradise Papers, contains more than 13.4 million documents mostly from the offshore law firm Appleby. [restrict] The papers also contained […]
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At least 26 dead, 20 injured in shooting at rural Texas church
At least 26 people were killed and 20 others injured when a gunman stormed a church in rural Texas with a rifle this morning, said Wilson County Sheriff Joe Tackitt and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Victims’ ages range from five to 72, authorities said. [restrict] The alleged shooter, a 26-year-old man, is also […]
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Philippines to keep wary eye on new Chinese dredger
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines expressed concern on Monday about China’s testing of a massive dredging ship, saying it would track its activities closely, despite Beijing’s assurances it would not develop areas where it has competing claims with Manila. China, which has poured billions of dollars into building artificial islands to strengthen its sovereignty claims […]
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Death toll from Vietnam storm nears 50
DANANG, Vietnam (Reuters) – The death toll from the typhoon that struck Vietnam at the weekend has risen to at least 49, the government said on Monday. After Typhoon Damrey’s winds tore off roofs, felled trees and ripped up electricity poles, heavy rains brought floods to central Vietnam just days before the region is due […]
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Airport video shows North Korean embassy official with Kim Jong Nam murder suspects
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – An North Korean embassy official and a manager of Air Koryo, the national airline, met suspects wanted for the killing of Kim Jong Nam shortly after the murder, according to video recordings shown at the trial in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. [restrict] Two women, Indonesian Siti Aisyah and Doan Thi Huong […]
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Put your money where your mouth is….
The strong young man at the construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He made a special case of making fun of one of the older workmen. After several minutes, the older worker had had enough. [restrict] “Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is,” he […]