en-sg-hotdailynews: 2015-06-28 Singapore World

Taiwan Water Park Blast Leaves Hundreds Injured
New York Times
HONG KONG — Hundreds of people were injured at a water park in Taiwan on Saturday when a cloud of colored powder exploded in the air over a crowd during a live event, erupting into a huge fireball, the island's official Central News Agency reported.
More than 500 injured after fire breaks out following explosion in Taiwan water ...   ABC Online
Number of injured in Taiwan water park blast rises to 509   Channel News Asia
Taiwan water park fire injures 350   Irish Independent
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Tourists flee Tunisia after resort attack
CNN
Sousse, Tunisia (CNN) Tourists fled a Tunisian seaside resort on Saturday, a day after an attack killed at least 38 people and wounded at least 39 others. A stream of buses quietly ferried out thousands of guests who abruptly ended their beach holidays in the ...

Terror acts galvanize security agencies around the world   Sydney Morning Herald
Analysis: Stop the hypocrisy and defeat Islamic State   Jerusalem Post Israel News
Witnesses recall the horror of terrorist attack on Tunisian beach   Washington Post
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Serious issues remain as Iran nuke deadline looms
Fox News
The U.S., Iran and world powers began what is expected to be a final round of nuclear talks on Saturday in Austria's capital, with diplomats voicing optimism that a landmark agreement could be reached while recognizing serious issues still needed to be ...

Iranian leader's motives unclear as nuclear talks resume   Los Angeles Times
Will Iran nuclear deal be Hassan Rouhani's legacy?   BBC News
Fundamental disagreements remain on accord to curb Iran's nuclear program   ABC Online
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CNN

China aggressively building islands on reefs claimed by Philippines
Financial Express
China is reportedly proceeding with the construction of artificial islands on at least two reefs, which are claimed by the Philippines, despite Beijing promising to end some work soon. By: ANI | London | June 27, 2015 4:59 pm. G+. China is reportedly ...

Serenity in the South China Sea   Arab News
Known unknowns of politics in the South China Sea   AsiaOne
China says changing position on sea dispute would shame ancestors | Reuters   Firstpost
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AsiaOne

Thai activists demand junta to release students
AsiaOne
Protesters are detained by policemen during a protest in central Bangkok May 22, 2015. Thai authorities detained dozen of activists protesting against military rule on Friday, a year after the army seized power from an elected government. The military has ...

Government condemned over arrests   Bangkok Post
14 Thai students face 7 years in jail for anti-junta rally   The Nation
14 Thai students face seven years in jail for anti-junta rally   Times of Oman
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IBNLive

Sri Lanka: Sirisena's tightrope
Sri Lanka Guardian
What role President Sirisena will play in this election remains to be seen. Will he campaign for the SLFP, the party he leads, or will he stay neutral? There's no escaping the fact that he owes much to the UNP for helping to elect him to office. Is he going to ...

Sri Lanka civil servants warned of jail if election laws violated   Times of Oman
'Poll body in Sri Lanka has always been independent'   The Hindu
Sri Lanka leader dissolves parliament, seeking fresh mandate for reforms   Reuters
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Police Arrest Kuwaiti National, Others for Mosque Bombing
New York Times
KUWAIT CITY — Police have arrested a number of people, among them a Kuwaiti citizen, suspected of being behind a suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque that killed 27 people, Kuwait's Interior Ministry said early Sunday. The announcement came just hours ...

Kuwait Shia mosque attack: Several arrests made   BBC News
Kuwait detains driver of vehicle that took bomber to mosque   Reuters
Isil suicide bomb attack on Shia mosque in Kuwait kills 27 people   Irish Independent

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Burundi to Hold Elections - Despite Opposition Boycott
Voice of America
The legislative elections will take place Monday – despite efforts to delay them. The European Union, African Union, East African Community and United Nations secretary general have asked that they be postponed until the opposition and the government ...

Burundi crisis escalates as opposition boycotts elections   The Nation
Gunmen burn election material at Burundi polling station days ahead of vote   Reuters
Burundi election material torched ahead of polls   Economic Times

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Main suspect in beheading of French businessman took 'selfie' with victim
Irish Independent
French Gendarmes are seen at work next to a black plastic sheet (unseen) outside Open Gallery 4 French Gendarmes are seen at work next to a black plastic sheet (unseen) outside a gas company site at the industrial area of Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, near ...

France beheading attack: Suspect took selfie with decapitated victim   CBC.ca
Fears of terrorism mount in France   Washington Post
French police investigate beheading suspect's 'selfie': source   Reuters
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AsiaOne

Abbott's visit to mark 50 years o
AsiaOne
Mr Tony Abbott will tour Bishan Park tomorrow and stop by a barbecue for Singaporeans and Australians. Photo: AFP. Abbott's visit to mark 50 years o. The Straits Times | Charissa Yong | Sunday, Jun 28, 2015. Charissa Yong. The Straits Times Sunday, Jun ...

Prisons not 'universities for crime': PM   Sky News Australia
Terrorist citizenship talks to continue   Yahoo7 News
Investment in northern Australia, trade and security the focus of PM Tony Abbott's ...   ABC Online
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