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Good morning. In breaking news overnight, a bomb attack at a Hindu shrine in Bangkok has killed at least 19 people. Thai authorities say the attack targeted foreigners. ABC correspondent Sam Hawley says the shrine is in a busy shopping district surrounded by five-star hotels. "This was a vicious attack at rush hour in the centre of Bangkok," she said.

Coming up today: At 8.00am AEST, Sam Hawley will be on AM with the latest from the scene (listen live). At 11.30am AEST, we'll get an insight into the RBA's thinking on interest rates when the minutes of the August board meeting are released. There'll also be profit results from companies including Dick Smith and Asciano.

 
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