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02Apr/15

Voice-controlled GPS helmet to help bikers

April 2, 2015InnovationAndrew Artshchev, Australia, Bicycle helmet, Canada, Clothing, Football helmet, Head-up display, Headgear, Helmet, Helmet mounted display, Helmets, Hockey helmet, Hospitality/Recreation, LiveMap, Motorcycle helmet, Protective gear, Technology, United Kingdom, United States, USD, Visorsmbale

Motorcyclists will no longer have to rely on maps or GPS systems, both of which require riders to take their eyes off the road, once a new Russian smart helmet goes on sale this summer.

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01Apr/15

Full theatrical trailer for “Mad Max” reboot released

April 1, 2015FilmsAustralia, Australian films, Cinema of Australia, Creative works, English-language films, Entertainment, Entertainment/Culture, Film, Films, George Miller, Mad Max, Mad Max series legacy and influence in popular culture, Max Rockatansky, Mel Gibson, Tom Hardy, United Statessmbale

(EVO) – The theatrical trailer for the rebooted version of the “Mad Max” film series was released on Tuesday (March 31). Called “Mad Max: Fury Road,” the movie stars Tom Hardy in a much-anticipated return for George Miller’s imagination of the Australian anti-hero originally played by Mel Gibson.
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01Apr/15

U.S. still cold on China-led infrastructure bank

April 1, 2015EconomyAmerica, Asia, Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Australia, bank, Banking, Banks, Beijing, Business/Finance, China, Denmark, Finance, financial services, Jack Lew, Japan, Multilateral development banks, One Belt One Road, Political philosophy, United Nations, United States, Washingtonsmbale

(BVO) – Growing competition for political influence in Asia, as the U.S. pivot to the region hits a hiccup.

A long list of countries ranging from Denmark to Australia signing up to join the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank – leaving the U.S. and key ally Japan out in the cold.
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31Mar/15

Europe, U.S. division over China-led bank

March 31, 2015EconomyAsia, Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Australia, Bangladesh, bank, Banks, Beijing, Business/Finance, Carbon finance, China, East Asian foreign policy of the Barack Obama administration, Economics, Economy, Finance, financial services, France, Germany, International development, Italy, Multilateral development banks, Myanmar, Presidency of Barack Obama, United Kingdom, United Nations, United Nations Development Group, United States, Washington, World Banksmbale

(BVO) – A new clash between the U.S. and China in the bid for influence in fast growing Asia.

Beijing has taken the lead in jump-starting a new government-funded infrastructure bank – the AIIB – recently gaining the support of traditional U.S. ally Great Britain for the 50-billion dollar project.
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21Mar/15

England’s Lancaster considers last opponents France and possible Six Nations triumph

March 21, 2015RugbyAustralia, BAGSHOT, Courtney Lawes, Dave Attwood, Easter, Edinburgh, England national rugby union team, France, Geoff Parling, Ireland, Italy, Nick Easter, Republic of Ireland, Rugby union, Scotland, Six Nations Championship, Sports, Stuart Lancaster, United Kingdom, Walessmbale

England rugby union head coach Stuart Lancaster recalls forwards Geoff Parling and Nick Easter to face a difficult French team on the last day of the Six Nations, which he believes will be unique in the sporting world.
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15Mar/15

World champion Hamilton continues winning in Australia

March 15, 2015MotorsportAbu Dhabi Grand Prix, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Australia, Australian Grand Prix, Austrian Grand Prix, Auto racing, Brazil, Brazilian Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz, Carlos Sainz Jr, Daniel Ricciardo, Daniil Kvyat, Denmark, European Grand Prix, Felipe Massa, Felipe Nasr, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Finland, Formula One, Formula racing, France, Germany, Grand Prix motor racing, his Toro Rosso, India, Italian Grand Prix, Jenson Button, Kevin Magnussen, Kimi Räikkönen, Korean Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton, LM Ericsson Telephone Company, Maldonado, Marcus Ericsson, Max Verstappen, McLaren, Melbourne, Mexico, Netherlands, Nico Huelkenberg, Nico Rosberg, Open wheel racing, Red Bull, Renault, RENAULT S.A., Romain Grosjean, Russia, Sebastian Vettel, Sergio Perez, Spain, Spanish Grand Prix, Sports, Sweden, Toro Rosso, United Kingdom, Valtteri Bottas, Venezuela, Williamssmbale

Lewis Hamilton leads season-opening Australian Grand Prix from start to finish from Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg ahead of a depleted field of cars.
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11Mar/15

Snowden papers reveal New Zealand spies on China, other asian nations

March 11, 2015WorldAnglosphere, Australia, Canada, China, Crime prevention, Edward Snowden, Espionage, Five Eyes, Global surveillance, Government, government communications, Government Communications Security Bureau, Iran, Japan, John Key, law enforcement, Mass surveillance, National security, National Security Agency, New Zealand, New Zealand Herald, Nicky Hager, North Korea, Security, Surveillance, Television New Zealand, the New Zealand Herald, U.S. National Security Authority, u.s. security, UKUSA Agreement, United Kingdom, United States, Waihopai Valley, WAIHOPOsmbale

The latest documents released by former U.S. security whistleblower Edward Snowden reveal New Zealand spies on China and Japan and is shared with the United States and others.
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09Mar/15

Bangladesh knock England out of cricket World Cup

March 9, 2015CricketAdelaide, Afghan cricket team in Bangladesh in 2016–17, Australia, Bangladesh, Bangladesh at the Cricket World Cup, Bangladesh national cricket team, Captain, Cricket, Cricket in Bangladesh, Cricketers, English cricket season, English cricket team in Bangladesh, Eoin Morgan, International cricket, Mashrafe Mortaza, Mashrafe Nortaza, Mohammad Mahmudullah, PETER MOORES, Robel Hossain, Rubel, Sport in Bangladesh, Sports, Taskin Ahmed, United Kingdomsmbale

ADELAIDE, SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA (MARCH 9, 2015) (REUTERS PICTURES) – The Bangladesh team were delighted after they shocked England with a 15-run victory in a Cricket World Cup Pool A match in Adelaide, Australia on Monday (March 9).
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08Mar/15

Malaysia marks MH370 anniversary

March 8, 2015WorldAustralia, Aviation, Aviation accidents and incidents, Beijing, China, Government, Human activities, In Australia, In China, In Malaysia, Klang Valley, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, MH370, Mohd Hazrin Hasnan, Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, Syafinaz Hasnan, Transportsmbale

Relatives of the missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 flight mark the first anniversary since the flight’s disappearance and say they don’t want the search to stop.

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02Mar/15

Durban formally submits bid for 2022 Commonwealth Games

March 2, 2015SportsAustralia, Bids for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Cameron van der Burgh, Commonwealth Games, Durban, Durban bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Edmonton, Glasgow, Imran, London, Malaysia, Multi-sport events, Nelson Mandela, New Zealand, Olympic Games, South Africa, Sports, United Kingdomsmbale

LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (MARCH 2, 2015) (REUTERS) – Durban formally handed over its bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games at a ceremony in London on Monday (March 2).
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