Venezuela elections neither 'free nor fair', says US

The United States has condemned Sunday's elections for state governors in Venezuela, branding them neither "free nor fair". The State Department said ballot papers had been manipulated and polling stations moved "without public notice".

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Australia's Qantas hops ahead with first nonstop flight to Europe

Finally, after 93 years, Australian airline Qantas gets to fly the way it's always wanted. The Australian airline on Monday took delivery of the first of eight 787-9 Dreamliners from Boeing. It's a jet that Qantas is pinning its future to -- part of a years-long turnaround from record losses.

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The Kobe Steel scandal: What we know so far

It's the latest big scandal to rock corporate Japan. Kobe Steel (KBSTY), a century-old industrial giant, has admitted to falsifying data on products sold to top customers like Boeing (BA) and Toyota (TM).

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India through the eyes of a master photographer

Written by Photographer Raghubir Singh was candid about his influences. By his own admission, his depictions of everyday life in India drew heavily on the street photography of Robert Frank, William Gedney and Henri Cartier-Bresson.

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Gold rush: Why the Indian wedding season is a boon for Dubai

(CNN)As Hindus all over the world prepare for Diwali celebrations, millions more will begin preparations of another kind. October marks the start of the Indian wedding season, brought on by a string of auspicious dates in the Hindu calendar.

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'Hiding in plain sight'

Hong Kong (CNN)Easey Commercial Building is an unassuming mid-rise office tower on Hennessy Road, an artery that runs through Hong Kong's busy Wan Chai district. The structure sits among scenery that's classic Hong Kong: bright lights, tall buildings, people rushing about.

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Trump denigrates Obama then backtracks

The US president was asked why he had yet to contact the families of four US special forces killed 12 days ago in Niger. Mr Trump chose to attack his predecessor in the White House - then quickly backtracked.

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