news: August 2019

Saturday, August 31, 2019

Federer, Serena seek US Open quarter-final berths on day seven

NEW YORK: Roger Federer will try to avoid a second consecutive fourth-round exit from the U.S. Open when he returns to action on Sunday while Serena Williams resumes her quest for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title. Federer, who wilted in hot and humid conditions last year when he fell to ...

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Federer, Serena seek US Open quarter-final berths on day seven

Iran's Rouhani warns Macron of looming nuclear step

President Hassan Rouhani spoke with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron Saturday, warning him Iran would take the next step in reducing its nuclear commitments unless Europe lives up to to its own undertakings.

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Iran's Rouhani warns Macron of looming nuclear step

Selectors have work cut out with Smith's return, Labuschagne form

The return of premier batsman Steve Smith in Australia's easy tour match victory over Derbyshire has made life difficult for selectors ahead of the fourth Ashes test against England, chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns has said.

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Selectors have work cut out with Smith's return, Labuschagne form

Osaka brings Gauff's New York run to a halt

NEW YORK: Defending champion Naomi Osaka brought American teen Coco Gauff's captivating U.S. Open run to a swift end with a 6-3 6-0 win on Saturday to secure her spot in the fourth round. World number one Osaka, who backed up last year's New York triumph with a win at the Australian Open, simply ...

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Osaka brings Gauff's New York run to a halt

US: 21 shot, 5 killed in Texas shooting

US: 21 shot, 5 killed in Texas shooting

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Thousands protest British PM Johnson's move to suspend parliament

Thousands protest British PM Johnson's move to suspend parliament

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‘We gotta disappear!’ Texas channel evacuated TWICE, keeps airing amid drive-by shootings panic

Warning shots fired under 'serious threat' to officers' lives: Hong Kong police

HONG KONG: Hong Kong police on Saturday (Aug 31) confirmed that two officers had fired warning shots into the air while under "serious threat" to their lives while responding to the latest anti-extradition Bill demonstration at Victoria Park. "Two police officers were surrounded and attacked by a ...

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Warning shots fired under 'serious threat' to officers' lives: Hong Kong police

Joaquin Phoenix’s gritty Joker drives critics crazy at Venice film fest

The supervillain origin story directed by Hangover director Todd Phillips reimagines Batman’s nemesis as a vulnerable loner and is set in the 1970s.

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Warning shots fired under 'serious threat' to officers' lives: Hong Kong police

Joaquin Phoenix’s gritty Joker drives critics crazy at Venice film fest

The supervillain origin story directed by Hangover director Todd Phillips reimagines Batman’s nemesis as a vulnerable loner and is set in the 1970s.

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Thousands protest British PM Johnson's move to suspend parliament

Thousands protest British PM Johnson's move to suspend parliament

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1 dead, 9 wounded in France after suspected knife attack

1 dead, 9 wounded in France after suspected knife attack

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Joaquin Phoenix’s gritty Joker drives critics crazy at Venice film fest

The supervillain origin story directed by Hangover director Todd Phillips reimagines Batman’s nemesis as a vulnerable loner and is set in the 1970s.

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Friday, August 30, 2019

Keys digs deep to beat Kenin and reach last 16

NEW YORK: Madison Keys overcame a health scare in the second set to reach the last 16 at the U.S. Open for a fifth consecutive year with a 6-3 7-5 win over fellow American Sofia Kenin on Friday. The American 10th seed used a serving masterclass to breeze through the first set but her game ...

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US trade pressure keeps temperature ‘down’ between China and Hong Kong: Trump

WASHINGTON: US economic pressure on China was responsible for preventing the authorities from carrying out a harsher crackdown against demonstrators in Hong Kong, US President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday (Aug 30). "Because of what I'm doing with trade that's really keeping down the ...

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US trade pressure keeps temperature ‘down’ between China and Hong Kong: Trump

Wall Street Weekahead: Retailers in spotlight as tariffs on consumer products kick in

U.S. retailers will be front and center on Wall Street next week as the United States imposes new tariffs on US$300 billion worth of Chinese imports, including clothing, televisions and jewelry.

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Trump confirms latest China tariffs set for Sunday are 'on'

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday (Aug 30) that steep new tariffs on Chinese goods will kick in on Sunday and said that his economic pressure is forcing Beijing to take a more moderate line in Hong Kong. "They're on," Trump told reporters, two days before the levies on ...

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Trump confirms latest China tariffs set for Sunday are 'on'

Man plotted NYC knife attack in name of Islamic State, prosecutors say

Man plotted NYC knife attack in name of Islamic State, prosecutors say

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Utah wildfire destroys homes, prompts hundreds to evacuate

Utah wildfire destroys homes, prompts hundreds to evacuate

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Wall Street Weekahead: Retailers in spotlight as tariffs on consumer products kick in

Trump confirms latest China tariffs set for Sunday are 'on'

Osaka-Gauff clash headlines US Open Day Six

NEW YORK: World number one Naomi Osaka takes on 15-year-old Coco Gauff and temperamental Australian Nick Kyrgios returns to the court to meet rising Russian Andrey Rublev in the third round of the U.S. Open on Saturday. Defending champion Osaka appears to have recovered from the knee injury that ...

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Osaka-Gauff clash headlines US Open Day Six

Tennis: Serena juggles motherhood, fashion while chasing history

While Serena Williams chases tennis history at the US Open, she's also planning a fashion show and spending as much time as she can with baby daughter Olympia.

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Indian state to publish contentious citizenship list

The Indian state of Assam was due Saturday to publish a highly contentious citizens' register that could potentially lead to several million people becoming stateless.

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Osaka-Gauff clash headlines US Open Day Six

Court rules airline passengers can sue TSA agents for abusive searches

Tennis: Serena juggles motherhood, fashion while chasing history

Indian state to publish contentious citizenship list

24 killed as bus falls in ditch in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

24 killed as bus falls in ditch in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

Asian shares rise on conciliatory trade tone but mood cautious

Asian shares ticked higher on Friday as China struck a hopeful tone on trade with the United States but continued fears about a global growth slowdown, or even a recession, capped sharp rallies.

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China's Xi says 'bigger step' possible in offshore oil, gas development with Philippines

Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the Philippines could take a "bigger step" in the joint development of oil and gas resources in the South China Sea if they can "properly" handle their dispute over sovereignty.

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China's Xi says 'bigger step' possible in offshore oil, gas development with Philippines

First Amendment group asks Representative Ocasio-Cortez to unblock users

The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University said on Thursday it asked Democratic U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to unblock any Twitter users she has barred on the basis of their political views.

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Nerve damage gave Retallick concerns about World Cup place

All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick was sweating on his fitness for the Rugby World Cup until a couple of days before making the squad but is now more confident his shoulder injury will clear up in time for him to make some contribution in Japan.

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China's Xi says 'bigger step' possible in offshore oil, gas development with Philippines

First Amendment group asks Representative Ocasio-Cortez to unblock users

Nerve damage gave Retallick concerns about World Cup place

What is 'social jet lag' and how is it linked to poorly controlled diabetes?

It's what happens when social pressures like work or school cause people to be active at times that conflict with their natural internal clock.

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As fall begins in Alaska, wildfires linked to warming rage on

As fall begins in Alaska, wildfires linked to warming rage on

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Increase your fruit and cereal fibre intake to lower risk of this common bowel problem

Researchers found that women who consumed more fibre in their diet were less likely to develop diverticulitis.

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World Bank says 'no indication' China misused loan for Uighur schools

WASHINGTON: The World Bank said on Thursday (Aug 29) it is again reviewing a loan to China to provide vocational education to the Muslim Uighur minority, but has "no indication" the funds were used for anything other than schooling. China's treatment of the Uighurs - a mostly Muslim, Turkic ...

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World Bank says 'no indication' China misused loan for Uighur schools

Nadal gets walkover into US Open third round

NEW YORK: Three-times champion Rafa Nadal got a walkover into the third round of the U.S. Open after Australian wildcard Thanasi Kokkinakis withdrew from their evening match on Thursday. Kokkinakis, whose clash with the Spanish second seed was scheduled to close out the Thursday night session at ...

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Trump cancels Poland visit as hurricane heads for Florida

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Aug 29) cancelled a trip to Poland as Hurricane Dorian bore down on Florida, where it could make landfall as a dangerous Category 4 storm. Trump, who had been scheduled to attend World War II anniversary commemorations in Poland this weekend, said ...

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'Spies: they're just like us'? CIA celebrates pumpkin spice lattés, surveillance; internet bristles

World Bank says 'no indication' China misused loan for Uighur schools

Nadal gets walkover into US Open third round

Trump cancels Poland visit as hurricane heads for Florida

World Bank says 'no indication' China misused loan for Uighur schools

Trump cancels Poland visit as hurricane heads for Florida

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Nadal, holder Osaka continue US Open bids on Day Four

NEW YORK: All eyes will be on reigning champ Naomi Osaka on Thursday as she heads into the second round of U.S. Open, while three-times champion Rafa Nadal and newcomer Coco Gauff also return to court at Flushing Meadows. Osaka will face off against unseeded Pole Magda Linette, who she defeated ...

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Samsung heir braces for top court ruling in ex-president bribery case

SEOUL: Samsung Group will discover the fate of its de facto leader on Thursday (Aug 29) as South Korea's Supreme Court rules whether to uphold the bribery conviction of Lee Jae-yong, in a scandal that unseated the president and trained public ire on corporate untouchables. The ruling will also ...

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Nadal, holder Osaka continue US Open bids on Day Four

Samsung heir braces for top court ruling in ex-president bribery case

Amazon ‘smart’ doorbell company partnered with 400+ police departments to surveil your neighborhood

Hurricane Dorian aims for US, causes limited damage in Caribbean

Hurricane Dorian aims for US, causes limited damage in Caribbean

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Nadal, holder Osaka continue US Open bids on Day Four

Football: Man City start League Cup defence at Preston

LONDON: Manchester City will start their defence of the English League Cup with a third-round trip to second-tier side Preston next month, while Wednesday's (Aug 28) draw also pitted Liverpool against MK Dons. Championship outfit Preston will be the first team to attempt to end City's bid for a ...

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Football: Man City start League Cup defence at Preston

S Korea's court to rule on Samsung heir and ex-leader Jay Y Lee

Lee was arrested after being accused of seeking government favours in exchange for giving help to ex-president's friend.

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Argentina to extend maturities of international bonds, IMF debt: Treasury minister

Argentina will negotiate with holders of its sovereign bonds and the International Monetary Fund to extend the maturities of its debt obligations, as a way of ensuring the country's ability to pay, Treasury Minister Hernan Lacunza said on Wednesday.

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Man City start League Cup defence at Preston

LONDON: Manchester City will start their League Cup defence away at Championship (second tier) side Preston North End while Liverpool face a trip to MK Dons of League One (third tier) after Wednesday's third round draw. Manchester United host League One Rochdale, last season's runners-up Chelsea ...

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‘She was the one I was really afraid of’: Trump trolls Gillibrand after she drops out of 2020 race

New look at Russian MiG-35 at MAKS airshow as plane enters serial production (PHOTOS)

Football: Man City start League Cup defence at Preston

Argentina to extend maturities of international bonds, IMF debt: Treasury minister

Man City start League Cup defence at Preston

A Bangkok street sweeper carrying her dog to work becomes Internet sensation

Images of Mazda and her owner takes the whole bring-your-pet-to-work trend in Thailand to the next level.

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What UK PM Boris Johnson’s move means for Brexit

What UK PM Boris Johnson’s move means for Brexit

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26 killed in fiery attack on bar in southern Mexico

26 killed in fiery attack on bar in southern Mexico

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Air strikes hit rebel-held northwest Syria, 9 killed

Air strikes hit rebel-held northwest Syria, 9 killed

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Football: Man City start League Cup defence at Preston

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Uninspired Tsitsipas lashes out at umpire during US Open loss

NEW YORK: Stefanos Tsitsipas called an umpire a "weirdo" after being told to hurry back onto court during his first-round loss to Andrey Rublev at the U.S. Open on Tuesday and the Greek later said he was struggling for inspiration in his game. After his Russian opponent broke to lead 4-3 in the ...

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Uninspired Tsitsipas lashes out at umpire during US Open loss

Mandopop star hired for Weibo campaign to lure Chinese tourists back to US

Travel company Brand USA has recruited pop star Jane Zhang after a year of falling tourist numbers that has alarmed hoteliers and retailers.

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Serena, Djokovic headline Day Three action in New York

NEW YORK: Serena Williams will resume her quest for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open on Wednesday while holder Novak Djokovic and five-times champion Roger Federer also seek passage to the third round. Eighth-seed Williams, who was dominant in her first-round rout of Maria ...

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Football: Norwich and Palace toppled in League Cup

LONDON: Premier League sides Norwich and Crystal Palace bowed out of the League Cup on Tuesday (Aug 27) beaten by fourth-tier sides Crawley Town and Colchester United respectively. Democratic Republic of Congo-born Beryly Lubala scored Crawley's goal - his fifth of the season - in their 1-0 win ...

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Peru, Colombia propose emergency Amazon summit as fires blaze

LIMA: Peru and Colombia proposed on Tuesday (Aug 27) an emergency Amazon summit for countries in the region in order to coordinate a strategy to protect the vast rainforest currently blighted by numerous fires. The Amazon is known as the "planet's lungs" but is suffering from its worst outbreak of ...

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Footballer Ben Davis makes first-team debut for Fulham

SINGAPORE: Singaporean youngster Ben Davis made his first team debut for Fulham Football Club on Tuesday (Aug 27), coming on as a substitute in a Carabao Cup clash at home to Southampton. The local footballer took to the field in the 89th minute as a substitute for Luca De Le Torre, as ...

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Mandopop star hired for Weibo campaign to lure Chinese tourists back to US

Travel company Brand USA has recruited pop star Jane Zhang after a year of falling tourist numbers that has alarmed hoteliers and retailers.

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Peru, Colombia propose emergency Amazon summit as fires blaze

Serena, Djokovic headline Day Three action in New York

Footballer Ben Davis makes first-team debut for Fulham

Mandopop star hired for Weibo campaign to lure Chinese tourists back to US

Travel company Brand USA has recruited pop star Jane Zhang after a year of falling tourist numbers that has alarmed hoteliers and retailers.

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Peru, Colombia propose emergency Amazon summit as fires blaze

Serena, Djokovic headline Day Three action in New York

Hyundai Motor, South Korean union reach tentative wage deal without strike

SEOUL: Hyundai Motor Co and its South Korean union reached a tentative wage deal and averted strike action for the first time in eight years, a union spokesman said on Wednesday. The union took into account "the uncertain political and economic situation" stemming from a U.S.-China trade dispute ...

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Football: Norwich and Palace toppled in League Cup

Palestinian Harvard freshman barred from entering US over Facebook posts his FRIENDS made

‘Sovereignty not negotiable’: Brazil to welcome only ‘unconditional’ foreign aid for Amazon

Serena, Djokovic headline Day Three action in New York

Football: Norwich and Palace toppled in League Cup

Hyundai Motor, South Korean union reach tentative wage deal without strike

Football: Norwich and Palace toppled in League Cup

Monday, August 26, 2019

Australian writer arrested in China on suspicion of espionage

SYDNEY: Australian writer Yang Hengjun has been formally arrested in China on Aug 23 on suspicion of espionage, the Australian government said on Tuesday (Aug 27). Yang, who was born in China, was detained in the southern city of Guangzhou in January amid growing tension between Australia and its ...

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Australian writer arrested in China on suspicion of espionage

Elaborate mooncake packaging difficult to recycle and damaging to the environment, experts say

SINGAPORE: Every Mid-Autumn Festival, many in Singapore buy and gift mooncakes to celebrate the occasion. Most of them come enclosed in fancy boxes, with colourful and lacquered packaging. And each year, the mooncakes seem to come in more extravagant packaging. But as these retailers compete to ...

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Iraqi bloc calls for US troops withdrawal after Israeli air raids

Parliament bloc representing Iran-backed paramilitary militias say Israeli aggression 'declaration of war' on Iraq.

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Elaborate mooncake packaging difficult to recycle and damaging to the environment, experts say

‘US concerned about our good ties with Europe’: Cosmonaut says pressure forced ESA to ditch Soyuz

Tsurenko withdraws from US Open with elbow injury

Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko has withdrawn from the U.S. Open with a right elbow injury, tournament organisers said on Monday.

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Hollywood legend Olivia de Havilland's Dior outfits up for auction

The 103-year-old double Oscar winner is best known for playing Scarlett O'Hara's sister-in-law in Gone With The Wind.

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Tsurenko withdraws from US Open with elbow injury

Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko has withdrawn from the U.S. Open with a right elbow injury, tournament organisers said on Monday.

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Hollywood legend Olivia de Havilland's Dior outfits up for auction

The 103-year-old double Oscar winner is best known for playing Scarlett O'Hara's sister-in-law in Gone With The Wind.

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Tsurenko withdraws from US Open with elbow injury

Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko has withdrawn from the U.S. Open with a right elbow injury, tournament organisers said on Monday.

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Tsurenko withdraws from US Open with elbow injury

Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko has withdrawn from the U.S. Open with a right elbow injury, tournament organisers said on Monday.

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Nishikori already has sights set on 2020 Tokyo Olympics

REUTERS: There are still four Grand Slam events that will be contested before medals can be won at the Tokyo Olympics but as far as Kei Nishikori is concerned, all roads from now on lead to one destination. “For me it (the Olympics) will be the biggest event of the year,” Nishikori told Reuters ...

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UN urges better protection of reporters, as Mexico murders climb

New UN reports finds Mexico programme to protect journalists, activists is underfunded and can't guarantee safety.

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Venezuelan migrants to get regional vaccination cards under 10-nation pact

Venezuelan migrants will be provided with a regional vaccination card beginning in October, health officials from 10 countries agreed on Monday, in an effort to ensure they receive needed vaccines and are not given double doses.

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Nishikori already has sights set on 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Venezuelan migrants to get regional vaccination cards under 10-nation pact

Bolsonaro & Macron trade insults as Amazon burns

Nishikori already has sights set on 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Venezuelan migrants to get regional vaccination cards under 10-nation pact

Sunday, August 25, 2019

Oil down nearly 2per cent as trade war shakes confidence

Oil prices fell on Monday, pushing U.S. crude to its lowest in more than two weeks, as a ratcheting up of tensions in the U.S.-China war knocked confidence in the global economy.

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Hong Kong police arrest 36, youngest aged 12, after running battles with protesters

HONG KONG: Hong Kong police said on Monday (Aug 26) that they arrested 36 people, the youngest aged 12, after violence during anti-government demonstrations escalated as protesters hurled Molotov cocktails at security forces who responded with water cannon and tear gas. Sunday's protests saw some ...

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G7 leaders vow to help Brazil fight fires, repair damage

G7 leaders vow to help Brazil fight fires, repair damage

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Is Rey turning to the Dark Side? New Star Wars footage teases possibility

Fans cheered during the reveal at Disney's D23 Expo, which saw the heroine, played by Daisy Ridley, wielding a red, two-sided lightsaber.

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Is Rey turning to the Dark Side? New Star Wars footage teases possibility

Fans cheered during the reveal at Disney's D23 Expo, which saw the heroine, played by Daisy Ridley, wielding a red, two-sided lightsaber.

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Israel strikes Lebanon after punishing Hamas for rocket fire from Gaza – reports

Ride-hailing firm Grab plans major investment in Vietnam

Singapore-based ride-hailing firm Grab is set to invest "several hundred million dollars" in Vietnam where the company sees its next major growth market, just weeks after it unveiled a US$2 billion plan in Indonesia.

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Norwegian charged with strangling Singaporean woman's husband in Phuket gets bail

BANGKOK: A Norwegian man charged with manslaughter after allegedly breaking into the room of a British tourist at a Thai resort and then strangling him has been granted bail, police said on Sunday (Aug 25). Roger Bullman, who faces up to 15 years in jail if convicted, was granted bail of 400,000 ...

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Ride-hailing firm Grab plans major investment in Vietnam

Norwegian charged with strangling Singaporean woman's husband in Phuket gets bail

Four Florida nursing home workers face charges in post-hurricane Irma deaths

Police in Florida have issued arrest warrants for four nursing home workers accused of criminal conduct in the death of a dozen elderly patients exposed to sweltering heat with little or no air-conditioning after Hurricane Irma struck in 2017, defence lawyers said on Sunday.

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Norwegian charged with strangling Singaporean woman's husband in Phuket gets bail

Four Florida nursing home workers face charges in post-hurricane Irma deaths

Raonic withdraws from US Open with glute injury

NEW YORK: Canadian world number 22 Milos Raonic has pulled out of the U.S. Open with a glute injury, tournament organisers said on Sunday. Raonic, whose 2019 season has been hit by injuries, has not competed since he retired from a second round match in Montreal during a U.S. Open tune-up in early ...

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‘They’ve got it all wrong!’ Trump says entire G7 laughing at US fake news

With their ‘inaccurate’ coverage of his meetings with the world leaders, the US ‘fake news’ media have become the laughingstock of the G7 summit in France, US President Donald Trump claimed.

“In France we are all laughing at how knowingly inaccurate the US reporting of events and conversations at the G-7 is,” Trump tweeted Sunday evening. “These Leaders, and many others, are getting a major case study of Fake News at it’s (sic) finest!”

They’ve got it all wrong, from Iran, to China Tariffs, to Boris!

In France we are all laughing at how knowingly inaccurate the U.S. reporting of events and conversations at the G-7 is. These Leaders, and many others, are getting a major case study of Fake News at it’s finest! They’ve got it all wrong, from Iran, to China Tariffs, to Boris!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 25, 2019

Throughout the weekend, Trump has been convincing his twitter followers, and the world, that he is getting along with the leaders of the six advanced economies amid skeptical reporting mostly focused on many disagreements the US has with other nations. US protectionist trade policies, Trump’s belligerent approach to Iran, and his support for Boris Johnson’s vision of Brexit overshadowed other issues Trump brought to the table.

Before I arrived in France, the Fake and Disgusting News was saying that relations with the 6 others countries in the G-7 are very tense, and that the two days of meetings will be a disaster. Just like they are trying to force a Recession, they are trying to “will” America into..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 25, 2019

Starting his Sunday morning routine by slamming the mainstream media’s ‘anti-Trump bias’, the US president spent the rest of the afternoon tweeting how he and his opinions are valued, supported, and respected by the other leaders.

Well, we are having very good meetings, the Leaders are getting along very well, and our Country, economically, is doing great – the talk of the world!

Such False and Inaccurate reporting thus far on the G-7. The Fake News knows this but they can’t help themselves! Leaving now to have breakfast with Boris J.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 25, 2019

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Raonic withdraws from US Open with glute injury

Four Florida nursing home workers face charges in post-hurricane Irma deaths

Raonic withdraws from US Open with glute injury

Israel’s ‘last struggles’? Netanyahu vigorously battles Iranian menace, threatens entire STATES

Action movie Angel Has Fallen tops US box office with S$29.5m debut

Gerard Butler returns as a Secret Service agent who has to clear his name after being framed for an attack on the US president.

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Raonic withdraws from US Open with glute injury

Action movie Angel Has Fallen tops US box office with S$29.5m debut

Gerard Butler returns as a Secret Service agent who has to clear his name after being framed for an attack on the US president.

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Saturday, August 24, 2019

Pole Hurkacz lifts first ATP trophy at Winston-Salem Open

Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz outdueled top seed Benoit Paire to earn his first ATP title with a 6-3 3-6 6-3win in the Winston-Salem Open final on Saturday.

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Two ‘Israeli suicide drones’ crash & explode in Beirut, Lebanon’s Hezbollah claims

China warns US to stop 'wrong' trade actions or face consequences

China said on Saturday it strongly opposes Washington's decision to levy additional tariffs on US$550 billion worth of Chinese goods and warned the United States of consequences if it does not end its "wrong actions".

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China warns US to stop 'wrong' trade actions or face consequences

‘Honor for entire India!’ Modi scores two high state awards on Persian Gulf tour (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been honored by two high state awards in a single day from monarchs of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.

The day began with the bestowment of UAE’s highest civil honor award – the Order of Zayed – which Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan placed on Modi’s neck for playing a “pivotal role” in strengthening bilateral ties, which last year reached new heights.

Humbled to be conferred the ‘Order of Zayed’ a short while ago. More than an individual, this award is for India’s cultural ethos and is dedicated to 130 crore Indians.

I thank the UAE Government for this honour. pic.twitter.com/PWqIEnU1La
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2019

Humbly accepting the honor, Modi dedicated the recognition of his work to all 1.3 billion Indians, over 3 million of whom live in UAE. The bilateral trade volume last year grew by 20 percent to $59.9bn while Indian export to UAE grew by 7 percent to over $30bn, partly because of UAE’s free trade zones.

Moving on with him Persian Gulf tour, Modi flew to Bahrain, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the kingdom. During a royal welcome from King Salman Al Khalifa, the Indian leader received yet another award to add to his collection – the Order of the Renaissance – which he dedicated to the entire nation of India.

I humbly accept The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance. This is a recognition of India’s strong friendship with Bahrain, which goes back hundreds of years and is expanding rapidly in the 21st century. pic.twitter.com/Ct3zTIGZnx
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2019

It is an honor for entire India. This is a symbol of the close and friendly relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and India.

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A guide to choosing between an executive condominium and a private condominium

Here's how to navigate through the pros and cons between the two.

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A guide to choosing between an executive condominium and a private condominium

Here's how to navigate through the pros and cons between the two.

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Polish qualifier Linette downs Giorgi for Bronx title

REUTERS: Polish qualifier Magda Linette rallied to upset Italy's Camila Giorgi 5-7 7-5 6-4 and claim her first career WTA title at the Bronx Open on Saturday. World number 80 Linette, playing her eighth match at the U.S. Open warmup, enjoyed a huge boost before her first round match against ...

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How do I stop Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant from listening in on me?

Here’s a comprehensive guide on what to do to protect your privacy with each of the virtual assistants.

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Israeli jets hit targets in Syria to prevent Iranian drone attack: Army

The Israeli air force struck in Syria to prevent an Iranian force from launching an attack on the Jewish state with drones armed with explosives, the army said Sunday.

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He does love missiles! Smiling Kim tests N. Korea’s ‘super-large multiple rocket launcher’ (PHOTOS)

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Israeli jets hit targets in Syria to prevent Iranian drone attack: Army

Rallying: Tanak on verge of victory in Germany as Neuville and Ogier slip

Championship leader Ott Tanak ended on Saturday (Aug 24) with a 32.4 second lead at the Rally of Germany as his title rivals Thierry Neuville and Sebastien Ogier suffered untimely punctures on the dreaded Panzerplatte stages.

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Israeli jets hit targets in Syria to prevent Iranian drone attack: Army

The Israeli air force struck in Syria to prevent an Iranian force from launching an attack on the Jewish state with drones armed with explosives, the army said Sunday.

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How to overcome the fear of flying in bumpy skies

Turbulence is a natural occurrence and should be expected – not dreaded. The trick is to learn to go with the flow.

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Rallying: Tanak on verge of victory in Germany as Neuville and Ogier slip

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Tennis: Serena chases record 24th Slam as Osaka, Halep eye US Open

NEW YORK: Serena Williams has the US Open spotlight as she chases tennis history, but a host of Grand Slam winners and high-ranked rivals are also taking aim at the title. The 37-year-old American will be the focus of attention when the Flushing Meadows fortnight begins Monday (Aug 26) with her ...

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Japan, US reach framework trade pact, no US concessions seen - Nikkei

The United States and Japan have made "big progress" in bilateral trade talks and shared the understanding of the directionality of the trade talks, Japanese Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Friday.

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Japan, US reach framework trade pact, no US concessions seen - Nikkei

North Korea launches short-range missiles again, complicating US attempts for talks

TOKYO: North Korea fired what appears to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on Saturday (Aug 24), the South Korean military said, the latest in a series of launches in recent weeks. A US official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the two missiles ...

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North Korea launches short-range missiles again, complicating US attempts for talks

Japan, US made 'big progress' in trade talks: Japanese minister

Wall Street Weekahead: Investors look at dollar stores as US recession fears increase

More investors are watching the shares of discount retailers like Dollar General Corp and Dollar Tree Inc , which perform better during economic downturns, in the hopes of gauging changes in consumer behavior, though higher tariffs may erode the companies' ability to act as economic bellwethers.

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FTC, AT&T settle 2014 lawsuit over data slowdowns: court

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and AT&T Inc reached a settlement agreement on a 2014 case that accused the company of slowing down data sent to wireless devices, a federal court ruling showed on Friday.

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Explainer: What tools could Trump use to get US firms to quit China?

Hours after China announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods on Friday, President Donald Trump ordered U.S. companies to "start looking for an alternative to China, including bringing your companies HOME and making your products in the USA.".

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How doodling and art can keep kids entertained while dining out in fancy restaurants

In this week’s Chubby Hubby, Portly Papa column, Aun Koh would love see more restaurants take simple steps to keep their pint-sized customers (and their parents) happy and engaged.

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Wall Street Weekahead: Investors look at dollar stores as US recession fears increase

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2 men arrested for using fake S$10,000 Orchid Series note

SINGAPORE: Two men have been arrested for their suspected involvement in using a counterfeit S$10,000 Orchid Series note, police said on Saturday (Aug 24). The police said they had received a report on Tuesday from a victim who discovered that a piece of S$10,000 note, which he had bought from an ...

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Did you know that exercise may boost mood for women with depression? Having a coach also helps.

Here’s how the “runner’s high” might be used as a tool to help with feeling down.

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2 men arrested for using fake S$10,000 Orchid Series note

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Thursday, August 22, 2019

Four people wounded in Los Angeles Skid Row shooting, suspect at large

LOS ANGELES: An armed woman opened fire in the Skid Row section of downtown Los Angeles on Thursday (Aug 22), wounding four people and triggering a hunt for the suspect, police said. The shooting occurred shortly after noon, but Los Angeles Police Department spokeswoman officer Rosario Cervantes ...

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Indian health ministry seeks to ban e-cigarettes & curb ‘gateway’ vaping amid 900k tobacco deaths

Allowing racist rap video could normalise offensive speech: Shanmugam

SINGAPORE: If a racist rap video was allowed to remain online, it could normalise offensive speech and such attacks against other races could become mainstream, said Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam. Speaking at the CNM Leaders Summit organised by the National University of Singapore on ...

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US charges 80 in internet fraud and money laundering scheme

US authorities on Thursday announced charges against 80 people, most of them Nigerians, in a wide-ranging fraud and money laundering operation that netted millions of dollars from victims of internet con jobs.

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US charges 80 in internet fraud and money laundering scheme

US charges 80 in Internet fraud and money laundering scheme

World Health Organization urges investment drive as malaria fight stalls

The global fight against malaria has stalled and requires massive investment as well as political leadership, the UN health agency warned in a report published Friday.

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World Health Organization urges investment drive as malaria fight stalls

WHO urges investment drive as malaria fight stalls

For US housing, trade war set to blunt some of Fed stimulus: Reuters poll

The U.S.-China trade war may blunt some of the stimulus on the U.S. housing market from expected further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, with only a modest outlook for price rises, a Reuters poll of property market experts found.

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WHO urges investment drive as malaria fight stalls

For US housing, trade war set to blunt some of Fed stimulus: Reuters poll

Twerking, foul-mouthed hillbilly? Yes. Cheater and liar? No, says Miley Cyrus

The pop star denies that her short-lived marriage to estranged husband Liam Hemsworth ended because of cheating.

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World Health Organization urges investment drive as malaria fight stalls

Twerking, foul-mouthed hillbilly? Yes. Cheater and liar? No, says Miley Cyrus

The pop star denies that her short-lived marriage to estranged husband Liam Hemsworth ended because of cheating.

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Ghana: Homecoming for African Americans

African Americans find new home in Ghana - gateway of the brutal African slave trade to the US that began 400 years ago.

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Man CRUSHED by elevator in nightmarish incident in luxury Manhattan high-rise

A malfunctioning elevator in a posh New York City apartment building killed a man in a gruesome way, as other residents watched in horror.

Video of the graphic incident, captured by the building’s security cameras on Thursday morning, shows one person getting out of the elevator. When another passenger tries to follow, the elevator plummets down, shearing him in half and crushing his body against the shaft.Samuel Waisbren, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The elevator took him down,” one of the people who witnessed the event told the New York Daily News. “It’s awful. It was disgusting.”

Oh my gosh this is horrible!

No joke, I always have dreams of getting stuck in an elevator and it suddenly drops. Does anyone else?https://t.co/JosDnJzrhs
— Mayra Moreno ABC13 (@MayraABC13) August 22, 2019

Five other passengers were still on board the runaway elevator, and had to be rescued by firefighters.

“Some people were left on the car after the car moved down to the basement,” said FDNY Chief Anthony Arpaia, adding the firefighters “had to work pretty hard” to get to them and recover Waisbren’s remains.

Weisbren had moved to New York from Milwaukee, Wisconsin several years ago, and had complained to his parents about the elevators in the building where a one-bedroom apartment rents for about $3,600 a month.

Video shows moment man crushed by elevator at Manhattan Promenade building https://t.co/cJDd19IKCT pic.twitter.com/THbRTFuwzt
— New York Post (@nypost) August 22, 2019

“My feeling about New York is you pay a bazillion dollars for rent, the least they could do is provide safety,” his father, Dr. Charles Waisbren, told the Daily News by phone.

Other residents told the local media that the building has had elevator safety issues in the past. It was fined nearly $1,300 in May for an elevator violation. The city’s Buildings Department is now leading the investigation to determine what caused the fatal incident.

“I don’t feel safe”: #Manhattan residents devastated after elevator crushes tenant, killing him earlier today. Victim age, 30’s. Officials right now trying to determine cause. Manhattan Promenade, 344 3rd Avenue. @ChasingNews @BillSpadea @My9NJ @fox5ny @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/Y7Vbhneytl
— Nate Rodgers (@NateWants2Know) August 22, 2019

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WADA suspends India dope-testing laboratory

MONTREAL, Canada: The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi has been suspended for up to six months for not conforming to international standards, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday (Aug 22). The suspension, which took effect on Tuesday, prohibits the NDTL from ...

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WADA suspends India dope-testing laboratory

Football: Oxlade-Chamberlain signs new Liverpool deal

LONDON: Injury-hit Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain penned a new deal with the European champions on Thursday (Aug 22) and pledged to "make up for lost time". The 26-year-old former Arsenal star, who made just two appearances last season after being sidelined with a serious knee injury ...

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WADA suspends India dope-testing laboratory

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Plastic particles in drinking water present 'low' risk: WHO

Microplastics contained in drinking water pose a "low" risk to human health at current levels, but more research is needed to reassure consumers, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.

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Plastic particles in drinking water present 'low' risk: WHO

Ryder Cup player Olesen denies sexual assault charge - report

Danish Ryder Cup golfer Thorbjorn Olesen denied charges of sexual assault, being drunk on an aircraft and common assault stemming from a trans-Atlantic flight when he appeared in court in London on Wednesday, The Times newspaper reported.

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Ryder Cup player Olesen denies sexual assault charge - report

Plastic particles in drinking water present 'low' risk: WHO

Ryder Cup player Olesen denies sexual assault charge - report

Plastic particles in drinking water present 'low' risk: WHO

Barack and Michelle Obama make their Hollywood movie debut

Their documentary, American Factory, is the first product of a multi-year collaboration between Netflix and the production company they formed last year.

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'We all thought we were going to die': Severe turbulence injures 14 on Spanish flight to Madrid

MADRID: Fourteen people had to be treated for injuries in Madrid after a flight operated by Spanish charter airline Evelop ran into severe turbulence en route from Mauritius, a company official who declined to be identified said on Wednesday (Aug 21). The A330-343 Airbus aircraft landed safely at ...

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Ryder Cup player Olesen denies sexual assault charge - report

Plastic particles in drinking water present 'low' risk: WHO

Barack and Michelle Obama make their Hollywood movie debut

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Plastic particles in drinking water present 'low' risk: WHO

'We all thought we were going to die': Severe turbulence injures 14 on Spanish flight to Madrid

'We all thought we were going to die': Spanish flight plummets few hundred metres injuring 14

Amazon, Microsoft, may be putting world at risk of killer AI: Report

WASHINGTON: Amazon, Microsoft and Intel are among leading tech companies that could spearhead a global AI arms race, according to a report that surveyed major players from the sector about their stance on lethal autonomous weapons. Dutch NGO Pax ranked 50 companies by three criteria: whether they ...

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Protests in EU ‘have larger, graver consequences’ than in Russia – Putin

Phir milengey, says outgoing French envoy to India

Phir milengey, says outgoing French envoy to India

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Merkel gives Brexit ultimatum to Johnson, urges to resolve 'Irish backdrop' issue in 30 days

Merkel gives Brexit ultimatum to Johnson, urges to resolve 'Irish backdrop' issue in 30 days

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Trump administration decides to end limits on detention of migrant children

Trump administration decides to end limits on detention of migrant children

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Amazon, Microsoft, may be putting world at risk of killer AI: Report

Pentagon ends Boeing 'kill vehicle' contract, cites technical problems

WASHINGTON: The US Defence Department said on Wednesday (Aug 21) it is cancelling a Boeing Co contract for a "kill vehicle" due to technical design problems after spending US$1.2 billion on the project. The decision to end the contract for the Redesigned Kill Vehicle (RKV) follows the Pentagon's ...

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Amazon, Microsoft, may be putting world at risk of killer AI: Report

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Trump delays Denmark PM talks over lack of interest in Greenland sale

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced Tuesday (Aug 20) that he is postponing a planned meeting with Denmark's prime minister due to her lack of interest in selling Greenland to the United States. "Based on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's comments, that she would have no interest in ...

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Asian shares fall on recession fears; eyes on Fed minutes

Asian shares fell on Wednesday as fresh worries about a global recession led investors to dump risky assets, with U.S. President Donald Trump showing no signs of backing down in his trade war with China.

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Trump delays Denmark PM talks over lack of interest in Greenland sale

'You prepare for war': How one US firm tried escaping Trump's China tariffs

When Larry Sloven heard last year that US tariffs threatened his China electronics business, he knew that setting up shop elsewhere would be a slog rather than an adventure.

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Asian shares fall on recession fears; eyes on Fed minutes

Trump delays Denmark PM talks over lack of interest in Greenland sale

'You prepare for war': How one US firm tried escaping Trump's China tariffs

Cardinal George Pell loses appeal on child sexual assault conviction

Australian senior Catholic Church figure Cardinal George Pell has lost his appeal against his conviction for sexually abusing choirboys in Melbourne in the 1990s.

The decision, adopted by a 2-1 majority vote by the Victorian Court of Appeal, means that Pell will remain in prison to serve out his six-year sentence.

The former Vatican treasurer was unanimously convicted last December for abusing the 13-year-old boys after a mass at St Patrick's Cathedral. The 78-year-old is still eligible to apply for parole after he's served three years and eight months of the sentence.

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Indonesia deploys troops to West Papua region as protests spread

Bigger protests expected on Wednesday as demonstrators clashed with police and attacked an airport on Tuesday.

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'Kashmir women are the biggest victims of this inhumane siege'

Sense of fear deepens as Indian politicians stoke misogyny with talk of freedom to marry 'white-skinned' Kashmiri women.

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Facebook hiring journalists to curate its new News Tab

SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook on Tuesday (Aug 20) confirmed plans for a News Tab that will be edited by seasoned journalists, in a departure from its longstanding practice of letting algorithms dictate a user's experience. A human team will select relevant, reliable breaking and top news stories. READ ...

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Matrix 4 announced with Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Ann Moss returning

Lana Wachowski will write, direct and produce the latest installment of the popular series about humans trapped in a virtual reality by machines.

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Facebook hiring journalists to curate its new News Tab

President of Uruguay says he may have lung cancer

LIMA: Uruguay's President Tabare Vazquez announced on Tuesday (Aug 20) that doctors detected a likely malignant growth in his right lung during a routine checkup. Vazquez, a 79-year-old former oncologist, said he would likely be hospitalised for a day or two while he undergoes additional exams to ...

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Matrix 4 announced with Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Ann Moss returning

Lana Wachowski will write, direct and produce the latest installment of the popular series about humans trapped in a virtual reality by machines.

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Facebook hiring journalists to curate its new News Tab

President of Uruguay says he may have lung cancer

Badminton: Singapore's Yeo Jia Min beats world No 1 Akane Yamaguchi

SINGAPORE: Singaporean shuttler Yeo Jia Min beat world No 1 Akane Yamaguchi to reach the third round of the BWF World Championships in Basel, Switzerland on Tuesday (Aug 20). The 20-year-old defeated the Japanese player in straight sets 21-14, 21-17 in a match that lasted 40 minutes. READ ...

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Football: Neville calls for social media boycott in wake of Pogba racist abuse

LONDON: England women's manager Phil Neville believes football players should boycott social media in the wake of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba becoming the latest high-profile figure to suffer racist abuse online. Pogba was targeted after his penalty was saved in United's 1-1 draw at ...

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Australian Cardinal Pell loses appeal on child abuse charges

MELBOURNE: Cardinal George Pell's appeal against child sex abuse conviction was rejected by Australian judges on Wednesday (Aug 21), sending the top Vatican official back to jail. "He will continue to serve his sentence of six years imprisonment," said Chief Justice Anne Ferguson, dismissing a ...

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Trump CANCELS meeting with Danish PM after she refuses to discuss selling Greenland

President of Uruguay says he may have lung cancer

Australian Cardinal Pell loses appeal on child abuse charges

MELBOURNE: Convicted paedophile cardinal George Pell had his appeal against child sex abuse charges rejected by an Australian court on Wednesday (Aug 21). Once the Vatican's third-ranking official, 78-year-old Pell was sentenced this year to six years in jail for sexually assaulting two 13-year ...

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Monday, August 19, 2019

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she hopes non-violent protest puts city on road to peace

HONG KONG: Embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday (Aug 20) she hopes a non-violent weekend protest that saw hundreds of thousands take to the streets in an anti-government rally was the beginning of efforts to restore peace in the Chinese-ruled city. Sunday's protest was the calmest ...

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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she hopes non-violent protest puts city on road to peace

Iran tanker heads to Greece, US warns against helping vessel

The Iranian tanker caught in a standoff between Tehran and the West was sailing to Greece on Monday after leaving Gibraltar, shipping data showed, hours after the British territory rejected a U.S. request to detain the vessel further.

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Iran tanker heads to Greece, US warns against helping vessel

Indonesia's Jokowi urges calm after violent West Papua protests

President's security minister says protests had been contained and pledges fair probe into what triggered the unrest.

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Iran tanker heads to Greece, US warns against helping vessel

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson marries longtime girlfriend of 12 years

The actor and his partner, Lauren Hashian, said ‘We do’ in a surprise wedding ceremony in Hawaii.

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson marries longtime girlfriend of 12 years

The actor and his partner, Lauren Hashian, said ‘We do’ in a surprise wedding ceremony in Hawaii.

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Space telescope offers rare glimpse of Earth-sized rocky exoplanet

Direct observations from a NASA space telescope have for the first time revealed the atmospheric void of a rocky, Earth-sized world beyond our own solar system orbiting the most common type of star in the galaxy, according to a study released on Monday.

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Space telescope offers rare glimpse of Earth-sized rocky exoplanet

Asian shares nudge higher on stimulus hopes, recession fears ease

Asian shares extended their gains on Tuesday as hopes for stimulus in major economies tempered anxiety about a global recession, helping boost riskier assets and drawing money from safe-havens such as bonds and gold.

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Space telescope offers rare glimpse of Earth-sized rocky exoplanet

Asian shares nudge higher on stimulus hopes, recession fears ease

Trump urges India and Pakistan to reduce tensions in call with leaders

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with the leaders of India and Pakistan on Monday, discussing prospects for improved trade ties with Washington and stressing the need to reduce tensions over Kashmir between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

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Trump urges India and Pakistan to reduce tensions in call with leaders

Trump vows not to build giant tower in Greenland… once he buys it?

Trump urges India and Pakistan to reduce tensions in call with leaders

Besieged Kashmiri neighbourhood in test of wills with India's Modi

For more than a week, the young men of Soura, a densely populated enclave in Kashmir's main city of Srinagar, have been taking turns to maintain an around-the-clock vigil at the entry points to their neighbourhood.

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Besieged Kashmiri neighbourhood in test of wills with India's Modi

Facebook tells Trump ads can't appeal to 'strong women LIKE YOU,' caving in to ex-Clinton staffer

Google, Facebook, Amazon decry French digital tax as 'discriminatory'

WASHINGTON: American tech giants Amazon, Facebook and Google joined forces on Monday (Aug 19) to decry the French digital tax as retroactive and discriminatory. President Donald Trump is considering retaliating against the tax - approved on Jul 11 - with punitive tariffs on French wine imports ...

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Sunday, August 18, 2019

At least four rookies on International Presidents Cup team

The International team for December's Presidents Cup will have at least four first-time players, after Mexico's Abraham Ancer, China's Li Haotong, Taiwan's C.T. Pan and Australian Cameron Smith all qualified for the team on Sunday.

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Asia stocks rise as stimulus, policy hopes calm nervous investors

Asian stocks rose on Monday as hopes of more stimulus from central banks around the world and steps being taken by major economies such as Germany and China soothed investors' fears of a sharp global economic slump.

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At least four rookies on International Presidents Cup team

Japan exports slide for eight month on weak global demand

Japan's exports slipped for an eight month in July, while manufacturers' confidence turned negative for the first time in over six years as slowing global growth and the prolonged Sino-U.S trade war took a toll on the world's third-biggest economy.

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Japan exports slide for eight month on weak global demand

Former Malaysian PM Najib to appear in court for 1MDB trial

Najib Razak faces 42 criminal charges of graft and money laundering from a state investment fund.

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Rank outsider Ogletree claws back to win US Amateur title

REUTERS: Rank outsider Andy Ogletree became the first player from Mississippi to win the U.S. Amateur Championship when he beat John Augenstein 2&1 in an all-American final in North Carolina on Sunday. Ogletree survived a dreadful start to claw his way to victory, booking his place in three of the ...

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Islamic State bomber kills 63 at Kabul wedding as US finalises pullout

KABUL: Joy and celebration turned into horror and carnage when an Islamic State suicide bomber targeted a packed Afghan wedding hall, killing at least 63 people in the deadliest attack to rock Kabul in months, officials and witnesses said on Sunday (Aug 18). The massive blast, which took place ...

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Hong Kong activists, Beijing supporters demonstrate in London

LONDON: Demonstrators backing protesters in Hong Kong marched in London on Saturday (Aug 17), as counter-protesters staged a rival rally. More than a thousand people took part in the two demonstrations in the British capital. Protesters supporting the activists paraded banners reading "Will ...

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Rank outsider Ogletree claws back to win US Amateur title

NDR 2019: Labour movement MPs, NMPs give their views on higher CPF contribution rates for older workers

SINGAPORE: Members of Parliament from the labour movement and Nominated Members of Parliament gave their reaction on Sunday (Aug 18) to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's announcement in his National Day Rally speech that CPF contribution rates for a segment of older workers would be raised. Mr Lee ...

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