Local

Bluesky launches mobile-based transaction system
Local mobile phone company Bluesky yesterday launched its first mobile phone-based payment application. The service will enable Bluesky customers to process or make and receive payments or transfer funds with another phone user.
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“Let what happened to me end with me,” victim dies with message
An 18-year-old victim of rape who passed away recently due to heart problems has left a message with the hope that it could save others.
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World

Pence urges Europe to quit Iran deal, stop busting sanctions
The Trump administration lashed out at some of America's closest traditional allies Thursday, accusing Britain, France and Germany of trying to bust U.S. sanctions against Iran and calling on European nations to join the United States in withdrawing from the Iranian nuclear deal.
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UK's May suffers embarrassing defeat on Brexit strategy
British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered an embarrassing defeat by lawmakers Thursday in a vote that left her bid to secure a European Union divorce deal stuck between an intransigent EU and a resistant U.K. Parliament — with Brexit just six weeks away.
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Sport

Lefaga win over Scopa highlights morning at Marist Sevens
Defending champions Auckland Marist Samoa, Vaiala, Tepatasi, Mountfort Brothers and Tama Uli Salelologa all made strong starts on the morning of Day One at the Marist International Sevens Tournament.
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Marist Sevens trip to grow women’s rugby in Northland
Te Tai Tokerau, the first women’s rugby side from Northland, New Zealand to ever travel abroad, will play their first match at the Marist International Sevens Tournament this morning against local champions Apia Maroons.
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