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Migrants stream into Austria, swept west by overwhelmed Hungary
HEGYESHALOM, Hungary - Hundreds of exhausted migrants streamed into Austria on Saturday, reaching the border on buses provided by an overwhelmed Hungarian government that gave up trying to hold back crowds that had set out on foot for western Europe.
India considers extending maternity leave to boost child nutrition
NEW DELHI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - India is considering extending maternity leave to 24 weeks from 12 weeks, a government official said on Friday, adding that it would encourage more women to breastfeed and help reduce high rates of child malnutrition in the country.
Prime Minister Modi meets RSS leaders to mend ties
NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Hindu nationalist group Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday to discuss his government, in a move that highlighted the organisation's influence but drew criticism from the opposition.
Eyes on China data, rate meetings
LONDON - China's battered stock markets reopen on Monday after a two-day public holiday and before a monthly data dump that could reinforce fears of a hard landing, rattling the global economy.
IMF official warms to interim deal to boost emerging markets role
LONDON/WASHINGTON - A compromise deal on reforms to give emerging markets greater influence at the International Monetary Fund is increasingly likely, a key official said on Friday, weeks before a deadline for U.S. action expires.
India saves $1.8 bln on fertiliser subsidies, but no reform planned
NEW DELHI, - India could save about $1.8 billion on fertiliser subsidies this year thanks to low energy prices but Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, two sources said, has no plans to remove price controls, a reform that would risk angering farmers.
WHO sounds alarm over big Indian supplier of tuberculosis drugs
LONDON/MUMBAI - A major Indian supplier of tuberculosis drugs to developing countries has been severely criticised by the World Health Organization for inadequate manufacturing standards and poor testing procedures.
Monsoon starts withdrawing from northwest region - weather office
MUMBAI - India's June-September monsoon has started withdrawing from the north-western region, the weather department said on Friday, which could increase the rainfall deficit for the season.
Djokovic and Cilic through to U.S. Open fourth round
NEW YORK - Novak Djokovic and defending champion Marin Cilic took different routes into the fourth round of the U.S. Open while pressure mounted on Serena Williams' quest for a calendar grand slam on Friday.
Plot twist director Shyamalan goes for horror in 'The Visit'
LONDON - Known for his plot twists, "The Sixth Sense" and "The Village" film director M. Night Shyamalan returns to cinema screens with comedy horror "The Visit". | Video
Migrants stream into Austria, swept west by overwhelmed Hungary
HEGYESHALOM, Hungary - Hundreds of exhausted migrants streamed into Austria on Saturday, reaching the border on buses provided by an overwhelmed Hungarian government that gave up trying to hold back crowds that had set out on foot for western Europe.
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