Recovering Tiger Woods 'touched' by show of support from fellow golfers

Tiger Woods, recovering in hospital after surgery for serious leg injuries received in a solo car smash, tweeted thanks Sunday for a show of support from fellow pro golfers.

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Tiger thanks golfers for red shirt tribute

Tiger Woods offered a heartfelt thanks to his fellow golfers for their tribute on Sunday, where many donned the 15-time major champion's signature Sunday red and black for the final round.

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Sprinter Blake says he would rather miss Olympics than get COVID-19 vaccine

Olympic champion sprinter Yohan Blake of Jamaica said he would rather miss the Tokyo Games than get the COVID-19 vaccine, although getting vaccinated will not be required of the athletes competing there this summer.

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Sprinter Blake says he would rather miss Olympics than get COVID-19 vaccine

Olympic champion sprinter Yohan Blake of Jamaica said he would rather miss the Tokyo Games than get the COVID-19 vaccine, although getting vaccinated will not be required of the athletes competing there this summer.

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Twilio nears deal to invest up to US$750 million in Syniverse: WSJ

Cloud-communications firm Twilio Inc is in talks to invest as much as US$750 million in Syniverse Technologies LLC, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

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China reports 19 new COVID-19 cases

SHANGHAI: China reported 19 new COVID-19 cases on Feb 28, up from six cases a day earlier, the country's national health authority said on Monday (Mar 1). The National Health Commission, in a statement, said all of the new cases were imported infections originating from overseas. The number of new ...

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US warns of 'additional actions' over Myanmar coup, violent crackdown

WASHINGTON: The US government is preparing "additional actions" in coming days against those responsible for the violent crackdown and military coup in Myanmar, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday (Feb 28).  "We will continue coordinating closely with allies and partners in ...

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Sprinter Blake says he would rather miss Olympics than get COVID-19 vaccine

Olympic champion sprinter Yohan Blake of Jamaica said he would rather miss the Tokyo Games than get the COVID-19 vaccine, although getting vaccinated will not be required of the athletes competing there this summer.

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Twilio nears deal to invest up to US$750 million in Syniverse: WSJ

Cloud-communications firm Twilio Inc is in talks to invest as much as US$750 million in Syniverse Technologies LLC, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

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China reports 19 new COVID-19 cases

SHANGHAI: China reported 19 new COVID-19 cases on Feb 28, up from six cases a day earlier, the country's national health authority said on Monday (Mar 1). The National Health Commission, in a statement, said all of the new cases were imported infections originating from overseas. The number of new ...

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US warns of 'additional actions' over Myanmar coup, violent crackdown

WASHINGTON: The US government is preparing "additional actions" in coming days against those responsible for the violent crackdown and military coup in Myanmar, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday (Feb 28).  "We will continue coordinating closely with allies and partners in ...

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Cuomo acknowledges behaviour seen as 'flirtation'

Albany, NEW YORK: Governor Andrew Cuomo acknowledged for the first time on Sunday (Feb 28) that some of his behaviour with women had been “misinterpreted as unwanted flirtation”, and said he would cooperate with a sexual harassment investigation led by the state's attorney general. In a statement ...

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Tom & Jerry gives US box office some life with US$13.7m opening

The live-action-animation hybrid starring Chloe Grace Moretz managed the second-best opening of the pandemic following Warner Bros' Wonder Woman 1984.

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Simeone pleased as benched Joao Felix makes 'big impact'

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone heaped praised on Joao Felix after the 21-year-old responded to being benched for Sunday's match at Villarreal by scoring as a substitute to seal a badly-needed 2-0 win in La Liga.

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Pioli says top four remains the target for youthful AC Milan

ROME: Qualifying for next season's Champions League remains AC Milan's main focus even though they are also in the running to secure the Serie A title for the first time in a decade following a 2-1 win at AS Roma on Sunday, coach Stefano Pioli said. The Rossoneri topped the league standings ...

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Astrazeneca has sold its stake in Moderna for more than US$1 billion: The Times

AstraZeneca Plc has sold its stake in Moderna Inc for more than US$1 billion after the American biotechnology company's shares soared on the back of its coronavirus vaccine breakthrough, The Times reported.

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Cuomo acknowledges behaviour seen as 'flirtation'

Albany, NEW YORK: Governor Andrew Cuomo acknowledged for the first time on Sunday (Feb 28) that some of his behaviour with women had been “misinterpreted as unwanted flirtation”, and said he would cooperate with a sexual harassment investigation led by the state's attorney general. In a statement ...

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Tom & Jerry gives US box office some life with US$13.7m opening

The live-action-animation hybrid starring Chloe Grace Moretz managed the second-best opening of the pandemic following Warner Bros' Wonder Woman 1984.

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Simeone pleased as benched Joao Felix makes 'big impact'

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone heaped praised on Joao Felix after the 21-year-old responded to being benched for Sunday's match at Villarreal by scoring as a substitute to seal a badly-needed 2-0 win in La Liga.

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Pioli says top four remains the target for youthful AC Milan

ROME: Qualifying for next season's Champions League remains AC Milan's main focus even though they are also in the running to secure the Serie A title for the first time in a decade following a 2-1 win at AS Roma on Sunday, coach Stefano Pioli said. The Rossoneri topped the league standings ...

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Astrazeneca has sold its stake in Moderna for more than US$1 billion: The Times

AstraZeneca Plc has sold its stake in Moderna Inc for more than US$1 billion after the American biotechnology company's shares soared on the back of its coronavirus vaccine breakthrough, The Times reported.

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Simeone pleased as benched Joao Felix makes 'big impact'

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone heaped praised on Joao Felix after the 21-year-old responded to being benched for Sunday's match at Villarreal by scoring as a substitute to seal a badly-needed 2-0 win in La Liga.

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Pioli says top four remains the target for youthful AC Milan

ROME: Qualifying for next season's Champions League remains AC Milan's main focus even though they are also in the running to secure the Serie A title for the first time in a decade following a 2-1 win at AS Roma on Sunday, coach Stefano Pioli said. The Rossoneri topped the league standings ...

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New Zealand's Auckland starts second COVID-19 lockdown this month

Auckland, New Zealand's biggest city, woke up on Sunday morning to a second lockdown in a month as health authorities try to rein in a coronavirus cluster of the more contagious UK variant.

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Paulista brought to tears by talk of Valencia relegation battle

REUTERS: Valencia defender Gabriel Paulista broke down in tears during a post-match interview on Saturday when it was suggested his side were in a relegation fight after a 3-0 defeat at Getafe left them six points above La Liga's drop zone. Asked what it was like to go from challenging for ...

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Golf: Murray, Campos share lead at Puerto Rico Open

Grayson Murray fired a seven-under-par 65 to grab a share of the lead at the US PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open on Saturday.

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US authorises Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

WASHINGTON: The United States on Saturday authorised Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving the nation a third shot to battle the outbreak that has killed more than 500,000 Americans. "The authorisation of this vaccine expands the availability of vaccines, the best medical ...

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Hong Kong gets Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines as 2nd option

HONG KONG: More than 500,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine arrived in Hong Kong on Saturday (Feb 27) following a two-day delay due to export procedures, offering a second inoculation option for the city. The Pfizer-BioNTech shots will be offered to about 2.4 million eligible residents from ...

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COVID-19: Hundreds rally in violent anti-lockdown protest in Ireland

DUBLIN: Hundreds gathered in a violent anti-lockdown protest in Dublin on Saturday (Feb 27), with police charging the crowd and arresting 23 demonstrating against ongoing virus curbs in Ireland. Irish prime minister Micheal Martin condemned the protest on the streets of Dublin, resulting in 23 ...

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Family of UK man held in India appeal to PM Johnson for help

The son of a British man held in India -- in a case linked with a Dubai princess who claims she was kidnapped -- has appealed to Prime Minister Boris Johnson for help.

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Romania ships first batch of AstraZeneca vaccine to Moldova

Romania shipped its first donation of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to neighbouring Moldova on Saturday to safeguard frontline doctors, Prime Minister Florin Citu said.

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Cuba approves animal welfare law after civil society pressure

Cuba has approved a long called-for decree on animal welfare in what some rights activists are hailing as an unusual triumph of civil society in the Communist-run country where animal sacrifice and cock and dog fighting remain commonplace.

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Arrest warrant issued for suspect in murder of Yale student

Wilton, CONNECTICUT: Police investigating the fatal shooting of a Yale University student have officially named a graduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a murder suspect, intensifying a nationwide manhunt. The New Haven Police Department said in a Facebook post on ...

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Saudi Arabia says Yemeni rebel missile attack thwarted

RIYADH: Multiple blasts shook Riyadh on Saturday (Feb 27) as Saudi state television reported that a missile attack launched by Yemen's Huthi rebels had been thwarted. The Iran-backed Huthis have escalated attacks on the kingdom, while they step up an offensive to seize the Saudi-backed Yemeni ...

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Children among three dead in fire at Syria's Al-Hol camp

QAMISHLI: Two Syrian children and a woman died on Saturday (Feb 27) and around 30 people were in hospital after a fire at the Al-Hol displacement camp in northeastern Syria, a local official said. The fire started after a stove exploded while displaced Syrians were celebrating a wedding, according ...

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US authorises Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

WASHINGTON: The United States on Saturday authorised Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving the nation a third shot to battle the outbreak that has killed more than 500,000 Americans. "The authorisation of this vaccine expands the availability of vaccines, the best medical ...

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Hong Kong gets Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines as 2nd option

HONG KONG: More than 500,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine arrived in Hong Kong on Saturday (Feb 27) following a two-day delay due to export procedures, offering a second inoculation option for the city. The Pfizer-BioNTech shots will be offered to about 2.4 million eligible residents from ...

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COVID-19: Hundreds rally in violent anti-lockdown protest in Ireland

DUBLIN: Hundreds gathered in a violent anti-lockdown protest in Dublin on Saturday (Feb 27), with police charging the crowd and arresting 23 demonstrating against ongoing virus curbs in Ireland. Irish prime minister Micheal Martin condemned the protest on the streets of Dublin, resulting in 23 ...

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Family of UK man held in India appeal to PM Johnson for help

The son of a British man held in India -- in a case linked with a Dubai princess who claims she was kidnapped -- has appealed to Prime Minister Boris Johnson for help.

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Romania ships first batch of AstraZeneca vaccine to Moldova

Romania shipped its first donation of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to neighbouring Moldova on Saturday to safeguard frontline doctors, Prime Minister Florin Citu said.

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Cuba approves animal welfare law after civil society pressure

Cuba has approved a long called-for decree on animal welfare in what some rights activists are hailing as an unusual triumph of civil society in the Communist-run country where animal sacrifice and cock and dog fighting remain commonplace.

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Arrest warrant issued for suspect in murder of Yale student

Wilton, CONNECTICUT: Police investigating the fatal shooting of a Yale University student have officially named a graduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a murder suspect, intensifying a nationwide manhunt. The New Haven Police Department said in a Facebook post on ...

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Saudi Arabia says Yemeni rebel missile attack thwarted

RIYADH: Multiple blasts shook Riyadh on Saturday (Feb 27) as Saudi state television reported that a missile attack launched by Yemen's Huthi rebels had been thwarted. The Iran-backed Huthis have escalated attacks on the kingdom, while they step up an offensive to seize the Saudi-backed Yemeni ...

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Children among three dead in fire at Syria's Al-Hol camp

QAMISHLI: Two Syrian children and a woman died on Saturday (Feb 27) and around 30 people were in hospital after a fire at the Al-Hol displacement camp in northeastern Syria, a local official said. The fire started after a stove exploded while displaced Syrians were celebrating a wedding, according ...

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Newcastle's Bruce fears the worst over injuries after Wolves draw

NEWCASTLE, England: Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce said he feared the worst after losing forwards Miguel Almiron and Allan Saint-Maximin to injury in the 1-1 Premier League draw at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. Newcastle went 1-0 up in the 52nd minute after losing Miguel ...

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Basketball: Jeremy Lin won't 'name, shame' in racism claim

LOS ANGELES: Jeremy Lin said Saturday (Feb 27) he won't be "naming or shaming anyone" amid reports the NBA's G League is investigating his claim he was called "coronavirus" during a game. "I know this will disappoint some of you but I'm not naming or shaming anyone," Lin tweeted on Saturday ...

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Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors weigh new stock leadership as broader market wobbles

A shakeup in stocks accelerated by the past week's surge in Treasury yields has investors weighing how far a recent leadership rotation in the U.S. equity market can run, and its implications for the broader S&P 500 index.

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US air strikes in Syria sent warning to Iran to 'be careful': Biden

WASHINGTON, DC: President Joe Biden said Friday (Feb 26) that Iran should view his decision to authorise U.S. air strikes in Syria as a warning that it can expect consequences for its support of militia groups that threaten U.S. interests or personnel. “You can't act with impunity. Be careful,” ...

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AMC Entertainment approves millions in bonuses to top executives

AMC Entertainment Holdings has approved millions in bonuses to its top executives and eligible employees as a means to preserve stockholder value during the COVID-19 pandemic, the theater operator said.

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Spider-Man star Tom Holland gets caught in Indian Twitter storm mix-up

Spider-Man star Tom Holland was grappling with an angry Twitter storm in India on Friday in a case of mistaken cyber identity.

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Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors weigh new stock leadership as broader market wobbles

A shakeup in stocks accelerated by the past week's surge in Treasury yields has investors weighing how far a recent leadership rotation in the U.S. equity market can run, and its implications for the broader S&P 500 index.

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US air strikes in Syria sent warning to Iran to 'be careful': Biden

WASHINGTON, DC: President Joe Biden said Friday (Feb 26) that Iran should view his decision to authorise U.S. air strikes in Syria as a warning that it can expect consequences for its support of militia groups that threaten U.S. interests or personnel. “You can't act with impunity. Be careful,” ...

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Crusaders 'push the letter of the law,' says Highlanders coach

REUTERS: Otago Highlanders coach Tony Brown accused the Canterbury Crusaders of pushing "the letter of the law" after his team lost to the reigning champions in Friday's Super Rugby Aotearoa opener. The Highlanders lost their seventh straight match against their South Island neighbours despite ...

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City's Guardiola is the Heston Blumenthal of football says Moyes

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is the "Heston Blumenthal of football" according to West Ham United boss David Moyes, who takes his high-flying side to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday looking to cook up a shock against the Premier League leaders.

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SoftBank reaches settlement with former WeWork CEO Neumann

SoftBank Group Corp said on Friday it had reached a settlement with WeWork's special committee and the company's co-founder and former chief executive, Adam Neumann, putting to rest a legal battle dating back to 2019.

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Crusaders 'push the letter of the law,' says Highlanders coach

REUTERS: Otago Highlanders coach Tony Brown accused the Canterbury Crusaders of pushing "the letter of the law" after his team lost to the reigning champions in Friday's Super Rugby Aotearoa opener. The Highlanders lost their seventh straight match against their South Island neighbours despite ...

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City's Guardiola is the Heston Blumenthal of football says Moyes

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is the "Heston Blumenthal of football" according to West Ham United boss David Moyes, who takes his high-flying side to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday looking to cook up a shock against the Premier League leaders.

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SoftBank reaches settlement with former WeWork CEO Neumann

SoftBank Group Corp said on Friday it had reached a settlement with WeWork's special committee and the company's co-founder and former chief executive, Adam Neumann, putting to rest a legal battle dating back to 2019.

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Crusaders 'push the letter of the law,' says Highlanders coach

REUTERS: Otago Highlanders coach Tony Brown accused the Canterbury Crusaders of pushing "the letter of the law" after his team lost to the reigning champions in Friday's Super Rugby Aotearoa opener. The Highlanders lost their seventh straight match against their South Island neighbours despite ...

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City's Guardiola is the Heston Blumenthal of football says Moyes

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is the "Heston Blumenthal of football" according to West Ham United boss David Moyes, who takes his high-flying side to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday looking to cook up a shock against the Premier League leaders.

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SoftBank announces settlement with former WeWork CEO Neumann

SoftBank Group Corp said on Friday it had reached a settlement with WeWork's special committee and the company's co-founder and former chief executive, Adam Neumann, putting to rest a legal battle dating back to 2019.

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US expert panel recommends authorising Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON: A US panel of independent experts voted unanimously Friday (Feb 26) in favor of recommending Johnson & Johnson's one-dose COVID-19 shot for emergency approval, clearing the way for a third vaccine to soon begin shipping in the world's hardest hit country. The committee's 22 members ...

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Biden on track to apply Trump-era rule targeting Chinese tech supply chain concerns

The Biden administration plans to allow a Trump-era rule targeting Chinese technology firms deemed to pose a threat to the United States to go into effect despite objections from U.S. businesses, the U.S. Commerce Department said on Friday.

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Exclusive: European officials urge World Bank to exclude fossil-fuel investments

Senior officials from Europe have urged the World Bank's management to expand its climate change strategy to exclude investments in oil- and coal-related projects around the world, and gradually phase out investment in natural gas projects, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

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SoftBank announces settlement with former WeWork CEO Neumann

SoftBank Group Corp said on Friday it had reached a settlement with WeWork's special committee and the company's co-founder and former chief executive, Adam Neumann, putting to rest a legal battle dating back to 2019.

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US expert panel recommends authorising Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON: A US panel of independent experts voted unanimously Friday (Feb 26) in favor of recommending Johnson & Johnson's one-dose COVID-19 shot for emergency approval, clearing the way for a third vaccine to soon begin shipping in the world's hardest hit country. The committee's 22 members ...

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Biden on track to apply Trump-era rule targeting Chinese tech supply chain concerns

The Biden administration plans to allow a Trump-era rule targeting Chinese technology firms deemed to pose a threat to the United States to go into effect despite objections from U.S. businesses, the U.S. Commerce Department said on Friday.

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Exclusive: European officials urge World Bank to exclude fossil-fuel investments

Senior officials from Europe have urged the World Bank's management to expand its climate change strategy to exclude investments in oil- and coal-related projects around the world, and gradually phase out investment in natural gas projects, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

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Raffles Hotel’s iconic Writers Bar serves cocktails based on a murder mystery

No plans for the weekend? Check out Raffles Hotel’s Writers Bar, where a series of intriguing cocktails await.

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Pain to tiled art: Argentines honor soccer star Maradona with mosaics

Gonzalo López Lauch is helping bring soccer star Diego Maradona back to life, one mosaic tile at a time.

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Former US Olympics coach dies by suicide after being charged

Former U.S. Olympic gymnastics coach John Geddert, who had ties to disgraced team doctor Larry Nassar and was charged earlier on Thursday with human trafficking and sexual assault, has since died by suicide, authorities said.

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Four die in Sweden after falling through ice on lake

STOCKHOLM: Four people were killed when they fell through the ice on a lake in southern Sweden on Thursday (Feb 25), police said, as the country experiences a spell of unseasonably mild weather. Four men aged between 65 and 75 were found in a hole in the ice on Savsjo lake, south of the town of ...

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Woman drops kids from window to save them from fire in Istanbul

Turkey: Woman drops kids from window to save them from fire

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Tesla's Musk says US factory closed for two days due to parts shortages

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said the electric vehicle company's Fremont, California plant shut down for two days this week due to "parts shortages" and had reopened on Wednesday.

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Arteta relieved as Arsenal keep season alive

ATHENS: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta breathed a sigh of relief after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's late header kept his side's Europa League hopes alive on Thursday. The Gunners were minutes away from going out on away goals when Aubameyang's 87th-minute strike earned them a 3-2 win on the night ...

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Facebook signs deals with three Australian media firms

Facebook Inc on Friday said it had signed letters of intent with three Australian media firms, a day after the country's Parliament passed a law forcing it to pay media companies for using content on its platform.

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Football: Milan limp through on away goals after draw with Red Star

AC Milan progressed to the last 16 of the Europa League on away goals after struggling to a 1-1 draw at home to Red Star Belgrade on Thursday, with the visitors playing the final 20 minutes with 10 men as the tie finished 3-3 on aggregate.

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AT&T to sell minority stake in DirecTV to buyout firm TPG Capital

Buyout firm TPG Capital and AT&T Inc said on Thursday they will form a new company, DIRECTV, to operate the company's U.S. video business unit.

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Arsenal and Milan reach Europa League last 16, Napoli and PSV exit

LONDON: Arsenal needed a late comeback to secure their place in the draw for the Europa League last 16 where they will be joined by Ajax Amsterdam, Manchester United, Milan and Rangers but Napoli and PSV Eindhoven crashed out on Thursday. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's 87th-minute header secured ...

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DoorDash sees orders slowing on vaccine rollouts; shares tumble

Food delivery company DoorDash Inc on Thursday reported an over three-fold rise in quarterly revenue in its first results as a public company.

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Four die in Sweden after falling through ice on lake

STOCKHOLM: Four people were killed when they fell through the ice on a lake in southern Sweden on Thursday (Feb 25), police said, as the country experiences a spell of unseasonably mild weather. Four men aged between 65 and 75 were found in a hole in the ice on Savsjo lake, south of the town of ...

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Woman drops kids from window to save them from fire in Istanbul

Turkey: Woman drops kids from window to save them from fire

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Tesla's Musk says US factory closed for two days due to parts shortages

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said the electric vehicle company's Fremont, California plant shut down for two days this week due to "parts shortages" and had reopened on Wednesday.

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Arteta relieved as Arsenal keep season alive

ATHENS: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta breathed a sigh of relief after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's late header kept his side's Europa League hopes alive on Thursday. The Gunners were minutes away from going out on away goals when Aubameyang's 87th-minute strike earned them a 3-2 win on the night ...

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Facebook signs deals with three Australian media firms

Facebook Inc on Friday said it had signed letters of intent with three Australian media firms, a day after the country's Parliament passed a law forcing it to pay media companies for using content on its platform.

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Football: Milan limp through on away goals after draw with Red Star

AC Milan progressed to the last 16 of the Europa League on away goals after struggling to a 1-1 draw at home to Red Star Belgrade on Thursday, with the visitors playing the final 20 minutes with 10 men as the tie finished 3-3 on aggregate.

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AT&T to sell minority stake in DirecTV to buyout firm TPG Capital

Buyout firm TPG Capital and AT&T Inc said on Thursday they will form a new company, DIRECTV, to operate the company's U.S. video business unit.

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Arsenal and Milan reach Europa League last 16, Napoli and PSV exit

LONDON: Arsenal needed a late comeback to secure their place in the draw for the Europa League last 16 where they will be joined by Ajax Amsterdam, Manchester United, Milan and Rangers but Napoli and PSV Eindhoven crashed out on Thursday. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's 87th-minute header secured ...

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DoorDash sees orders slowing on vaccine rollouts; shares tumble

Food delivery company DoorDash Inc on Thursday reported an over three-fold rise in quarterly revenue in its first results as a public company.

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Arteta relieved as Arsenal keep season alive

ATHENS: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta breathed a sigh of relief after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's late header kept his side's Europa League hopes alive on Thursday. The Gunners were minutes away from going out on away goals when Aubameyang's 87th-minute strike earned them a 3-2 win on the night ...

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Football: Milan limp through on away goals after draw with Red Star

AC Milan progressed to the last 16 of the Europa League on away goals after struggling to a 1-1 draw at home to Red Star Belgrade on Thursday, with the visitors playing the final 20 minutes with 10 men as the tie finished 3-3 on aggregate.

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Arsenal and Milan reach Europa League last 16, Napoli and PSV exit

LONDON: Arsenal needed a late comeback to secure their place in the draw for the Europa League last 16 where they will be joined by Ajax Amsterdam, Manchester United, Milan and Rangers but Napoli and PSV Eindhoven crashed out on Thursday. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's 87th-minute header secured ...

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Australian parliament passes news media bargaining code

The Australian Parliament on Thursday passed the news media and digital platforms mandatory bargaining code that would make it compulsory for Alphabet Inc's Google and Facebook Inc to pay media companies for content.

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EU-US data flows could face 'massive disruption' - Irish regulator

One of the European Union's most powerful data regulators has warned companies may yet face massive disruption to translatlantic data flows as a result of an EU court ruling last year, despite efforts by policymakers to avoid that outcome.

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Music producer David Foster and singer-actress Katharine McPhee welcome baby boy

This is the first child for McPhee, 36, and the first son for Foster, who is 71.

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US administers 66.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines: CDC

The United States has administered 66,464,947 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Wednesday morning and distributed 88,669,035 doses.

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Australian parliament passes news media bargaining code

The Australian Parliament on Thursday passed the news media and digital platforms mandatory bargaining code that would make it compulsory for Alphabet Inc's Google and Facebook Inc to pay media companies for content.

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Music producer David Foster and singer-actress Katharine McPhee welcome baby boy

This is the first child for McPhee, 36, and the first son for Foster, who is 71.

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US administers 66.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines: CDC

The United States has administered 66,464,947 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Wednesday morning and distributed 88,669,035 doses.

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Reddit recovers from hour-long outage amid heavy trading in GameStop

Reddit recovered from an hour-long outage that affected thousands of users on Wednesday afternoon as volatility returned to stocks including GameStop GME.N> and AMC that were at the center of a slugfest between retail traders and Wall Street.

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Hungry girl seeks perfect burger: This one has links to the world’s best restaurant

Is a burger associated with 3-Michelin-starred Mirazur also the best burger ever? CNA Lifestyle continues on the quest for true burger love in Singapore.

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JPMorgan pledges US$350 million to minority owned businesses

JPMorgan Chase & Co pledged another US$350 million on Thursday to help grow Black, Latinx and women-owned businesses, part of a broader effort at the bank to help close the U.S. racial wealth gap.

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Australian parliament passes news media bargaining code

The Australian Parliament on Thursday passed the news media and digital platforms mandatory bargaining code that would make it compulsory for Alphabet Inc's Google and Facebook Inc to pay media companies for content.

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Facebook exploring potential news licensing agreements in Canada - source

Facebook Inc is exploring potential licensing agreements in the coming year with Canadian media outlets and expanding its investment in local journalism initiatives, a source familiar with the company's thinking said on Wednesday.

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Another great Tiger Woods comeback is possible, say experts

Tiger Woods could return to competitive golf within a year, top orthopedic surgeons said on Wednesday, but the road back from serious leg injuries sustained in a car crash will be a long and grueling one.

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Coronavirus-weary Australia hails prospect of Brisbane Olympics

Australians will see the prospect of Brisbane hosting the Olympics in 2032 as a symbol of hope as the country emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, Queensland state premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Thursday.

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Reddit recovers from hour-long outage amid heavy trading in GameStop

Reddit recovered from an hour-long outage that affected thousands of users on Wednesday afternoon as volatility returned to stocks including GameStop GME.N> and AMC that were at the center of a slugfest between retail traders and Wall Street.

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Hungry girl seeks perfect burger: This one has links to the world’s best restaurant

Is a burger associated with 3-Michelin-starred Mirazur also the best burger ever? CNA Lifestyle continues on the quest for true burger love in Singapore.

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JPMorgan pledges US$350 million to minority owned businesses

JPMorgan Chase & Co pledged another US$350 million on Thursday to help grow Black, Latinx and women-owned businesses, part of a broader effort at the bank to help close the U.S. racial wealth gap.

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Australian parliament passes news media bargaining code

The Australian Parliament on Thursday passed the news media and digital platforms mandatory bargaining code that would make it compulsory for Alphabet Inc's Google and Facebook Inc to pay media companies for content.

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Facebook exploring potential news licensing agreements in Canada - source

Facebook Inc is exploring potential licensing agreements in the coming year with Canadian media outlets and expanding its investment in local journalism initiatives, a source familiar with the company's thinking said on Wednesday.

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Another great Tiger Woods comeback is possible, say experts

Tiger Woods could return to competitive golf within a year, top orthopedic surgeons said on Wednesday, but the road back from serious leg injuries sustained in a car crash will be a long and grueling one.

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Coronavirus-weary Australia hails prospect of Brisbane Olympics

Australians will see the prospect of Brisbane hosting the Olympics in 2032 as a symbol of hope as the country emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, Queensland state premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Thursday.

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Another great Tiger Woods comeback is possible, say experts

Tiger Woods could return to competitive golf within a year, top orthopedic surgeons said on Wednesday, but the road back from serious leg injuries sustained in a car crash will be a long and grueling one.

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Coronavirus-weary Australia hails prospect of Brisbane Olympics

Australians will see the prospect of Brisbane hosting the Olympics in 2032 as a symbol of hope as the country emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, Queensland state premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Thursday.

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OCBC flags recovery signs after Q4 profit decline

SINGAPORE: Singapore's second-biggest listed-lender, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), reported a 9 per cent decline in quarterly profit, dragged down by lower total income in pandemic-hit markets, but showed growth in its wealth business. OCBC's lower-than-expected fall in net profit came ...

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Joy as whales refloated at notorious New Zealand stranding spot

A group of 28 pilot whales were successfully refloated at a notorious New Zealand beach where more than a dozen of the marine mammals died this week, jubilant rescuers said Wednesday.

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Intense Chelsea stifled Atletico, says proud Tuchel

Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel praised his players for suffocating Atletico Madrid with relentless pressing as they beat Diego Simeone's side 1-0 in Bucharest on Tuesday in the first leg of their last 16 Champions League tie.

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OCBC flags recovery signs after Q4 profit decline

SINGAPORE: Singapore's second-biggest listed-lender, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), reported a 9 per cent decline in quarterly profit, dragged down by lower total income in pandemic-hit markets, but showed growth in its wealth business. OCBC's lower-than-expected fall in net profit came ...

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Joy as whales refloated at notorious New Zealand stranding spot

A group of 28 pilot whales were successfully refloated at a notorious New Zealand beach where more than a dozen of the marine mammals died this week, jubilant rescuers said Wednesday.

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Intense Chelsea stifled Atletico, says proud Tuchel

Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel praised his players for suffocating Atletico Madrid with relentless pressing as they beat Diego Simeone's side 1-0 in Bucharest on Tuesday in the first leg of their last 16 Champions League tie.

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Intense Chelsea stifled Atletico, says proud Tuchel

Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel praised his players for suffocating Atletico Madrid with relentless pressing as they beat Diego Simeone's side 1-0 in Bucharest on Tuesday in the first leg of their last 16 Champions League tie.

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Actress Mandy Moore announces birth of son 'right on his due date'

This is the first child for the This Is Us star and her musician husband. They named the baby August Harrison Goldsmith.

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Square puts "skin in the game" with US$170 million more in bitcoin buy

Square Inc raised the bets on bitcoin by investing US$170 million more and Chief Executive Jack Dorsey promised on Tuesday to "double down" on the payment firm's commitment to the world's biggest cryptocurrency.

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Investors jolted by sinking Bitcoin, Tesla and other market favorites

Bitcoin, shares of Tesla and a high-flying exchange traded fund (ETF) fell on Tuesday, retreating from recent rallies in a volatile session that gave investors a gut check.

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Beach volleyball players cleared to wear bikinis in Qatar event

DOHA: Beach volleyball players will be able to wear bikinis for an upcoming tournament in Qatar, the sport's governing body said on Tuesday (Feb 23), after two Germans and their coach vowed to boycott the event amid a row over strict dress regulations. Karla Borger and Julia Sude told German media ...

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Inzaghi rues Lazio errors after Bayern Munich demolition

ROME: Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi was left frustrated at his side’s error-plagued Champions League performance after poor defending led to three of Bayern Munich’s goals in a commanding 4-1 victory for the German champions. A slack back pass from Mateo Musacchio was pounced on for Robert ...

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Mars rover's giant parachute carried secret message

The huge parachute used by NASA’s Perseverance rover to land on Mars contained a secret message, thanks to a puzzle lover on the spacecraft team.

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GameStop CFO to step down after Reddit driven stock rally

GameStop Corp said on Tuesday Chief Financial Officer Jim Bell will resign on March 26.

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Actress Mandy Moore announces birth of son 'right on his due date'

This is the first child for the This Is Us star and her musician husband. They named the baby August Harrison Goldsmith.

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Square puts "skin in the game" with US$170 million more in bitcoin buy

Square Inc raised the bets on bitcoin by investing US$170 million more and Chief Executive Jack Dorsey promised on Tuesday to "double down" on the payment firm's commitment to the world's biggest cryptocurrency.

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Investors jolted by sinking Bitcoin, Tesla and other market favorites

Bitcoin, shares of Tesla and a high-flying exchange traded fund (ETF) fell on Tuesday, retreating from recent rallies in a volatile session that gave investors a gut check.

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Beach volleyball players cleared to wear bikinis in Qatar event

DOHA: Beach volleyball players will be able to wear bikinis for an upcoming tournament in Qatar, the sport's governing body said on Tuesday (Feb 23), after two Germans and their coach vowed to boycott the event amid a row over strict dress regulations. Karla Borger and Julia Sude told German media ...

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Inzaghi rues Lazio errors after Bayern Munich demolition

ROME: Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi was left frustrated at his side’s error-plagued Champions League performance after poor defending led to three of Bayern Munich’s goals in a commanding 4-1 victory for the German champions. A slack back pass from Mateo Musacchio was pounced on for Robert ...

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Mars rover's giant parachute carried secret message

The huge parachute used by NASA’s Perseverance rover to land on Mars contained a secret message, thanks to a puzzle lover on the spacecraft team.

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GameStop CFO to step down after Reddit driven stock rally

GameStop Corp said on Tuesday Chief Financial Officer Jim Bell will resign on March 26.

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Beach volleyball players cleared to wear bikinis in Qatar event

DOHA: Beach volleyball players will be able to wear bikinis for an upcoming tournament in Qatar, the sport's governing body said on Tuesday (Feb 23), after two Germans and their coach vowed to boycott the event amid a row over strict dress regulations. Karla Borger and Julia Sude told German media ...

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Inzaghi rues Lazio errors after Bayern Munich demolition

ROME: Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi was left frustrated at his side’s error-plagued Champions League performance after poor defending led to three of Bayern Munich’s goals in a commanding 4-1 victory for the German champions. A slack back pass from Mateo Musacchio was pounced on for Robert ...

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Botafogo get rare win in Brazil, beat Sao Paulo 1-0

Already relegated Botafogo got just their fifth league win of a miserable season in Brazil when the beat Sao Paulo 1-0 at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.

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Prince William says hospitalised grandfather Prince Philip is 'OK'

Prince Philip was admitted to hospital in London last Tuesday after falling ill. He's expected to remain there into this week for a period of "observation and rest".

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Prince William says hospitalised grandfather Prince Philip is 'OK'

Prince Philip was admitted to hospital in London last Tuesday after falling ill. He's expected to remain there into this week for a period of "observation and rest".

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Rugby: Fate of France vs Scotland to be decided on Wednesday

Rugby: Fate of France vs Scotland to be decided on Wednesday

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WeWork co-founder Neumann nears settlement with SoftBank - source

WeWork co-founder and former Chief Executive Adam Neumann is nearing a settlement with SoftBank Group Corp that could include a nearly US$500 million cut in his payout from the office space-sharing company's new owner, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

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Rugby: Fate of France vs Scotland to be decided on Wednesday

Rugby: Fate of France vs Scotland to be decided on Wednesday

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Petrobras shares slump as Brazil's Bolsonaro doubles down on intervention

Petrobras shares plunged 22per cent on Monday, wiping out 71 billion reais (US$13 billion) in market value, as Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro again slammed its pricing policies after he replaced the state-controlled oil company's market-friendly CEO with a retired army general.

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NASA releases Mars landing video: 'Stuff of our dreams'

NASA releases Mars landing video: 'Stuff of our dreams'

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WeWork co-founder Neumann nears settlement with SoftBank - source

WeWork co-founder and former Chief Executive Adam Neumann is nearing a settlement with SoftBank Group Corp that could include a nearly US$500 million cut in his payout from the office space-sharing company's new owner, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

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Football: Benteke's last-gasp goal hands Crystal Palace win over Brighton

Christian Benteke's stoppage-time volley earned Crystal Palace a dramatic 2-1 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Monday (Feb 22), despite the visitors being second best for much of the contest.

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Football: In-form Sevilla beat Osasuna to stake claim in title race

PAMPLONA, Spain: Sevilla's Diego Carlos and Luuk de Jong got on the scoresheet to secure a fifth La Liga win in a row as their side enjoyed a 2-0 victory at Osasuna on Monday (Feb 22) to move above Barcelona into third place and join the title race. Osasuna defender Oier Sanrujo almost got the ...

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Occidental Petroleum posts larger quarterly loss on asset sale

Occidental Petroleum Corp posted a larger-than-expected loss of US$731 million on Monday on an asset sale in the Permian Basin.

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Football: Ronaldo double helps Juve cruise past Crotone to go third

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Juventus strolled to a 3-0 home win over bottom side Crotone in Serie A on Monday, with the victory taking the champions up to third in the standings.

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Petrobras shares slump as Brazil's Bolsonaro doubles down on intervention

Petrobras shares plunged 22per cent on Monday, wiping out 71 billion reais (US$13 billion) in market value, as Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro again slammed its pricing policies after he replaced the state-controlled oil company's market-friendly CEO with a retired army general.

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NASA releases Mars landing video: 'Stuff of our dreams'

NASA releases Mars landing video: 'Stuff of our dreams'

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WeWork co-founder Neumann nears settlement with SoftBank - WSJ

WeWork co-founder and former Chief Executive Adam Neumann is nearing a settlement with SoftBank Group Corp that could include a nearly US$500 million cut in his payout from the office space-sharing company's new owner, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

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Football: Benteke's last-gasp goal hands Crystal Palace win over Brighton

Christian Benteke's stoppage-time volley earned Crystal Palace a dramatic 2-1 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Monday (Feb 22), despite the visitors being second best for much of the contest.

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Football: In-form Sevilla beat Osasuna to stake claim in title race

PAMPLONA, Spain: Sevilla's Diego Carlos and Luuk de Jong got on the scoresheet to secure a fifth La Liga win in a row as their side enjoyed a 2-0 victory at Osasuna on Monday (Feb 22) to move above Barcelona into third place and join the title race. Osasuna defender Oier Sanrujo almost got the ...

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Occidental Petroleum posts larger quarterly loss on asset sale

Occidental Petroleum Corp posted a larger-than-expected loss of US$731 million on Monday on an asset sale in the Permian Basin.

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Football: Ronaldo double helps Juve cruise past Crotone to go third

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Juventus strolled to a 3-0 home win over bottom side Crotone in Serie A on Monday, with the victory taking the champions up to third in the standings.

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Football: Benteke's last-gasp goal hands Crystal Palace win over Brighton

Christian Benteke's stoppage-time volley earned Crystal Palace a dramatic 2-1 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Monday (Feb 22), despite the visitors being second best for much of the contest.

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Football: In-form Sevilla beat Osasuna to stake claim in title race

PAMPLONA, Spain: Sevilla's Diego Carlos and Luuk de Jong got on the scoresheet to secure a fifth La Liga win in a row as their side enjoyed a 2-0 victory at Osasuna on Monday (Feb 22) to move above Barcelona into third place and join the title race. Osasuna defender Oier Sanrujo almost got the ...

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Football: Ronaldo double helps Juve cruise past Crotone to go third

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Juventus strolled to a 3-0 home win over bottom side Crotone in Serie A on Monday, with the victory taking the champions up to third in the standings.

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Tiger in the Masters' final round? 'God, I hope so,' says Woods

Will Tiger Woods prowl into Augusta National this year? Even the 15-time major winner can't say for sure.

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Tiger in the Masters' final round? 'God, I hope so,' says Woods

Will Tiger Woods prowl into Augusta National this year? Even the 15-time major winner can't say for sure.

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Asia shares edge up as bond yields, resources steal the show

Asian share markets inched higher on Monday as expectations for faster economic growth and inflation globally batter bonds and boost commodities, though rising real yields also make equity valuations look more stretched in comparison.

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Global dividend payouts forecast to revive in 2021

Global dividend payments could rebound by as much as 5per cent this year, a new report estimated on Monday, after the coronavirus caused the biggest slump in payouts since the financial crisis more than a decade ago.

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Djokovic's 'sublime 9' a statement to the chasing pack

Novak Djokovic's "unbelievable" performance to win his ninth Australian Open final was a statement to the young guns looking to break the stranglehold of the "Big Three" on Grand Slam titles, according to seven-times major winner Mats Wilander.

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As power couple 'Kimye' becomes Kim and Kanye, will the split stay peaceful?

Even with a prenuptial agreement in place, independent fortunes and a desire to share time with their four young children, divorces often turn sour as they progress.

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FAA orders stepped-up inspections of Boeing 777s after United engine failure

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Sunday it is issuing an emergency airworthiness directive following an engine failure of a United Boeing 777 in Denver, requiring immediate or stepped-up inspections of similar planes.

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Japan requests airlines avoid Boeing 777 with certain engines as US aviation authority issues new directive

A United Airlines 777 with Pratt & Whitney 4000 engines landed safely at Denver International Airport on Saturday after its right engine failed.

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Asia shares edge up as bond yields, resources steal the show

Asian share markets inched higher on Monday as expectations for faster economic growth and inflation globally batter bonds and boost commodities, though rising real yields also make equity valuations look more stretched in comparison.

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Global dividend payouts forecast to revive in 2021

Global dividend payments could rebound by as much as 5per cent this year, a new report estimated on Monday, after the coronavirus caused the biggest slump in payouts since the financial crisis more than a decade ago.

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Djokovic's 'sublime 9' a statement to the chasing pack

Novak Djokovic's "unbelievable" performance to win his ninth Australian Open final was a statement to the young guns looking to break the stranglehold of the "Big Three" on Grand Slam titles, according to seven-times major winner Mats Wilander.

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As power couple 'Kimye' becomes Kim and Kanye, will the split stay peaceful?

Even with a prenuptial agreement in place, independent fortunes and a desire to share time with their four young children, divorces often turn sour as they progress.

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FAA orders stepped-up inspections of Boeing 777s after United engine failure

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Sunday it is issuing an emergency airworthiness directive following an engine failure of a United Boeing 777 in Denver, requiring immediate or stepped-up inspections of similar planes.

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Japan requests airlines avoid Boeing 777 with certain engines as US aviation authority issues new directive

A United Airlines 777 with Pratt & Whitney 4000 engines landed safely at Denver International Airport on Saturday after its right engine failed.

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Djokovic's 'sublime 9' a statement to the chasing pack

Novak Djokovic's "unbelievable" performance to win his ninth Australian Open final was a statement to the young guns looking to break the stranglehold of the "Big Three" on Grand Slam titles, according to seven-times major winner Mats Wilander.

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FAA orders stepped-up inspections of Boeing 777s after United engine failure

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Sunday it is issuing an emergency airworthiness directive following an engine failure of a United Boeing 777 in Denver, requiring immediate or stepped-up inspections of similar planes.

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Actor John Travolta selling oceanic mansion with 20 bedrooms for US$5m

The Saturday Night Fever star bought the home in 1991 with his late wife, actress Kelly Preston.

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Japan requests airlines stop using Boeing 777s with P&W4000 engines until further notice

Japan has requested airlines avoid using Boeing Co 777 planes with Pratt & Whitney 4000 engines for take-offs, landings and overflights in its territory until further notice, the Japan Aeronautical Service Information Center said.

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Britain to challenge China at UN over access to Xinjiang

Britain will on Monday (Feb 22) call for the United Nations to be given "urgent and unfettered" access to Xinjiang to investigate reports of abuses in the Chinese region.

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FAA orders stepped-up inspections of Boeing 777s after United engine failure

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Sunday it is issuing an emergency airworthiness directive following an engine failure of a United Boeing 777 in Denver, requiring immediate or stepped-up inspections of similar planes.

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Actor John Travolta selling oceanic mansion with 20 bedrooms for US$5m

The Saturday Night Fever star bought the home in 1991 with his late wife, actress Kelly Preston.

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Japan requests airlines stop using Boeing 777s with P&W4000 engines until further notice

Japan has requested airlines avoid using Boeing Co 777 planes with Pratt & Whitney 4000 engines for take-offs, landings and overflights in its territory until further notice, the Japan Aeronautical Service Information Center said.

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Britain to challenge China at UN over access to Xinjiang

Britain will on Monday (Feb 22) call for the United Nations to be given "urgent and unfettered" access to Xinjiang to investigate reports of abuses in the Chinese region.

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Saudi jockeying for position with world's richest race

RIYADH: The Saudi Cup's US$20 million prize fund is helping to raise the kingdom's racing profile, trainers say, as payouts in other Gulf racing mainstays dip because of economic pressures and the COVID-19 pandemic. Won by 21-year-old David Egan on his Saudi-owned mount Mishriff, the race was run ...

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Argentina's new health minister pledges fair COVID-19 vaccine access after scandal

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's new Health Minister Carla Vizzotti was sworn in on Saturday (Feb 20) after the country was rattled by a scandal over VIP coronavirus vaccine access, pledging to strengthen oversight and transparency of the inoculation program. Her predecessor stepped down on Friday after ...

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Bitcoin, ethereum hit fresh highs

NEW YORK: Bitcoin hit a fresh high on Saturday (Feb 20), extending a two-month rally that took its market capitalisation above US$1 trillion on Friday. The world's most popular cryptocurrency rose to a record US$57,553, taking its weekly gain to about 20 per cent. It has surged nearly 100 per cent ...

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Oil spill stains Israeli shoreline; investigations underway

HADERA, Israel: Hundreds of volunteers took part on Saturday (Feb 20) in a cleanup operation of the Israeli shoreline as investigations are underway to determine the cause of an oil spill that threatens the beach and wildlife. Israeli media reported that several volunteers were hospitalised after ...

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Football: Liverpool's collapse continues as Everton end 22-year jinx

Twelve months ago Liverpool were ripping up the record books on the way to their first English top-flight title for 30 years but defeat by Everton on Saturday left them mulling a host of far less flattering statistics.

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Saudi jockeying for position with world's richest race

RIYADH: The Saudi Cup's US$20 million prize fund is helping to raise the kingdom's racing profile, trainers say, as payouts in other Gulf racing mainstays dip because of economic pressures and the COVID-19 pandemic. Won by 21-year-old David Egan on his Saudi-owned mount Mishriff, the race was run ...

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Football: Liverpool's collapse continues as Everton end 22-year jinx

Twelve months ago Liverpool were ripping up the record books on the way to their first English top-flight title for 30 years but defeat by Everton on Saturday left them mulling a host of far less flattering statistics.

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Debris falls from United Airlines plane during emergency landing near US city

DENVER: Debris from a United Airlines plane fell onto Denver suburbs during an emergency landing on Saturday (Feb 20) after one of its engines suffered a catastrophic failure and rained pieces of the engine casing on a neighborhood where it narrowly missed a home. The plane landed safely, and ...

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Texas restores power but still struggling with water

HOUSTON: Texas authorities have restored power statewide bringing relief after days of unprecedentedly frigid temperatures, but millions were still struggling on Saturday (Feb 20) without safe, drinkable water. "Due to lack of power, frozen pipes, high use at certain times, we've seen the number ...

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US 'deeply concerned' by reports Myanmar security forces fired on protesters

WASHINGTON: The United States is "deeply concerned" by reports that Myanmar security forces have fired on protesters and continue to detain and harass demonstrators and others, US State Department spokesman Ned Price said in tweet on Saturday (Feb 20). "We stand with the people of Burma," Price ...

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Zidane taking no chances with Benzema v Atalanta

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said he will not be taking any risks with striker Karim Benzema when his side play away to Atalanta in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg, even with his side seriously short on striking options.

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Andy Lau and Tony Leung to star in new action movie Goldfinger

The last time the two Hong Kong actors appeared on the big screen together was 18 years ago – for the Infernal Affairs trilogy.

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Football: Real Madrid close on top spot after Atletico stumble again

Real Madrid are back within touching distance of the top of La Liga after they punished another Atletico Madrid slip against Levante on Saturday by beating Real Valladolid 1-0.

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Britain to offer all adults a COVID-19 vaccine by end of July

LONDON: All adults in Britain will be offered a first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of July, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday (Feb 20) ahead of a planned announcement on the cautious reopening of the economy from lockdown. Johnson will set out a roadmap to ease England's third ...

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Debris falls from United Airlines plane during emergency landing near US city

DENVER: Debris from a United Airlines plane fell onto Denver suburbs during an emergency landing on Saturday (Feb 20) after one of its engines suffered a catastrophic failure and rained pieces of the engine casing on a neighborhood where it narrowly missed a home. The plane landed safely, and ...

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Texas restores power but still struggling with water

HOUSTON: Texas authorities have restored power statewide bringing relief after days of unprecedentedly frigid temperatures, but millions were still struggling on Saturday (Feb 20) without safe, drinkable water. "Due to lack of power, frozen pipes, high use at certain times, we've seen the number ...

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US 'deeply concerned' by reports Myanmar security forces fired on protesters

WASHINGTON: The United States is "deeply concerned" by reports that Myanmar security forces have fired on protesters and continue to detain and harass demonstrators and others, US State Department spokesman Ned Price said in tweet on Saturday (Feb 20). "We stand with the people of Burma," Price ...

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Zidane taking no chances with Benzema v Atalanta

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said he will not be taking any risks with striker Karim Benzema when his side play away to Atalanta in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg, even with his side seriously short on striking options.

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Andy Lau and Tony Leung to star in new action movie Goldfinger

The last time the two Hong Kong actors appeared on the big screen together was 18 years ago – for the Infernal Affairs trilogy.

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Football: Real Madrid close on top spot after Atletico stumble again

Real Madrid are back within touching distance of the top of La Liga after they punished another Atletico Madrid slip against Levante on Saturday by beating Real Valladolid 1-0.

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Britain to offer all adults a COVID-19 vaccine by end of July

LONDON: All adults in Britain will be offered a first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of July, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday (Feb 20) ahead of a planned announcement on the cautious reopening of the economy from lockdown. Johnson will set out a roadmap to ease England's third ...

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Zidane taking no chances with Benzema v Atalanta

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said he will not be taking any risks with striker Karim Benzema when his side play away to Atalanta in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg, even with his side seriously short on striking options.

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Football: Real Madrid close on top spot after Atletico stumble again

Real Madrid are back within touching distance of the top of La Liga after they punished another Atletico Madrid slip against Levante on Saturday by beating Real Valladolid 1-0.

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Brazil fan gives soccer club lump sum ahead of title decider

REUTERS: A fan of Brazilian club Internacional gave his team a no-strings attached sum of almost US$200,000 on Friday, in what appeared to be a gift to ensure one of their top players can play in a potentially historic league match this weekend. “Internacional this Friday received a 1 million ...

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After harassment complaints, BlackRock vows to strengthen training

BlackRock Inc will beef up its process to investigate workers' concerns and expand training after former employees shared accounts on social media of racial and sexual harassment.

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Bolsonaro appoints army reserve general to head Petrobras

Brazil's far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, appointed an army reserve general to lead state-owned energy giant Petrobras, after criticizing several successive increases in the price of fuel.

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After harassment complaints, BlackRock vows to strengthen training

BlackRock Inc will beef up its process to investigate workers' concerns and expand training after former employees shared accounts on social media of racial and sexual harassment.

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Bolsonaro appoints army reserve general to head Petrobras

Brazil's far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, appointed an army reserve general to lead state-owned energy giant Petrobras, after criticizing several successive increases in the price of fuel.

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Brazil's Petrobras executive management in talks on possible mass resignation - sources

Petroleo Brasileiro SA's executive management is considering resigning en masse after the Brazilian government decided to replace Chief Executive Roberto Castello Branco, three people close to the management said, asking not to be named as information is private.

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Texas storm may cost insurers record first-quarter losses - A.M. Best

Insurers could suffer record first-quarter catastrophe losses after the historic Texas winter storm, which crippled the state's electrical grid and caused extensive property damage including collapsed roofs and broken pipes, insurer credit rating agency A.M. Best said on Friday.

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Biden declares America, transatlantic alliance 'back'

President Joe Biden declared the "transatlantic alliance is back" Friday in a powerful speech seeking to reestablish the United States as leader of the West against what he called a global assault on democracy.

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A new exhibition in Singapore delves into the teachings of artist Wu Guanzhong

National Gallery Singapore’s new exhibition Wu Guanzhong: Learning from the Master offers an in-depth look at his artistic practice during the years of 1976 to 1985, a period where he taught at the Central Academy of Art and Design.

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Bolsonaro to swap Petrobras CEO after tension over fuel pricing

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has decided to appoint former Defense Minister Joaquim Silva e Luna as chief executive of state-controlled oil company Petrobras, he said in a Friday post on Facebook.

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Mickey's flashy dress, glowing castle mark Disney World 50th

The iconic theme park has high hopes the anniversary celebration provides Disney fans enough reason to return to the resort.

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NASA's Perseverance rover beams back spectacular new images

WASHINGTON: NASA on Friday (Feb 19) released stunning new photographs from Perseverance, including one of the rover being gently lowered to the surface of Mars by a set of cables, the first time such a view has been captured. The high-resolution still was extracted from a video taken by the ...

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It's final: Harry and Meghan will not return as working royals

In early 2020, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they were quitting royal duties and moving to North America, citing what they said were the unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes of the British media toward the duchess, who identifies as biracial. 

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Google fires research leader amid diversity, research freedom controversies

Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday fired scientist Margaret Mitchell, she said in a Twitter post, after weeks of being under investigation for moving thousands of files outside the company amid a battle over research freedom and diversity.

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Brazil's Petrobras executive management in talks on possible mass resignation - sources

Petroleo Brasileiro SA's executive management is considering resigning en masse after the Brazilian government decided to replace Chief Executive Roberto Castello Branco, three people close to the management said, asking not to be named as information is private.

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Texas storm may cost insurers record first-quarter losses - A.M. Best

Insurers could suffer record first-quarter catastrophe losses after the historic Texas winter storm, which crippled the state's electrical grid and caused extensive property damage including collapsed roofs and broken pipes, insurer credit rating agency A.M. Best said on Friday.

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Biden declares America, transatlantic alliance 'back'

President Joe Biden declared the "transatlantic alliance is back" Friday in a powerful speech seeking to reestablish the United States as leader of the West against what he called a global assault on democracy.

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A new exhibition in Singapore delves into the teachings of artist Wu Guanzhong

National Gallery Singapore’s new exhibition Wu Guanzhong: Learning from the Master offers an in-depth look at his artistic practice during the years of 1976 to 1985, a period where he taught at the Central Academy of Art and Design.

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Bolsonaro to swap Petrobras CEO after tension over fuel pricing

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has decided to appoint former Defense Minister Joaquim Silva e Luna as chief executive of state-controlled oil company Petrobras, he said in a Friday post on Facebook.

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Mickey's flashy dress, glowing castle mark Disney World 50th

The iconic theme park has high hopes the anniversary celebration provides Disney fans enough reason to return to the resort.

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NASA's Perseverance rover beams back spectacular new images

WASHINGTON: NASA on Friday (Feb 19) released stunning new photographs from Perseverance, including one of the rover being gently lowered to the surface of Mars by a set of cables, the first time such a view has been captured. The high-resolution still was extracted from a video taken by the ...

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It's final: Harry and Meghan will not return as working royals

In early 2020, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they were quitting royal duties and moving to North America, citing what they said were the unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes of the British media toward the duchess, who identifies as biracial. 

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Google fires research leader amid diversity, research freedom controversies

Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday fired scientist Margaret Mitchell, she said in a Twitter post, after weeks of being under investigation for moving thousands of files outside the company amid a battle over research freedom and diversity.

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Ford recalling 153,000 vehicles in US, Canada that could have faulty inflators

Ford Motor Co is recalling 153,000 older trucks that may have had obsolete Takata air bag modules installed in collision and theft repairs after the Takata recall was completed, the automaker said on Thursday.

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Ackman details 2020 performance, names female investment team member

Activist hedge fund manager William Ackman, whose bets on companies are closely watched, updated investors on how his flagship fund earned a record 70.2per cent return in 2020 on Thursday in a socially distanced way by sending out a 57-page presentation.

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Undeterred by Facebook news blackout, Australia commits to content law

SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison vowed on Friday to press ahead with laws to force Facebook Inc to pay news outlets for content, saying he had received support from world leaders after the social media giant blacked out all media. Facebook stripped the pages of domestic and ...

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Hedge fund manager Plotkin's GameStop short, dissected

Hedge fund manager Gabriel Plotkin first bet against the future of GameStop Corp in 2014 when it traded around US$40. But after a harrowing experience with short sellers in recent weeks, he's wary about holding big short positions again.

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Biden to pledge US$4 billion to COVAX vaccine programme at G7 meeting

The Biden administration will pledge US$4 billion to a coronavirus vaccination programme for poorer countries in hopes of prying loose bigger donations from other governments, US officials said on Thursday (Feb 18). US President Joe Biden will use his first meeting with leaders of Group of Seven ...

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Should Spotify payments go to the musicians you actually listen to?

Unless you’re Drake or Ariana Grande, the odds of surviving as a music artist can verge on the absurd. Here’s why.

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Canada vows to be next country to go after Facebook to pay for news

OTTAWA: Canada vowed on Thursday (Feb 18) to make Facebook pay for news content, seeking allies in the media battle with tech giants and pledging not to back down if the social media platform shuts off the country's news as it did in Australia.  Facebook blocked all Australian news content on its ...

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Uber faces UK Supreme Court ruling on worker rights in gig economy test

Britain's Supreme Court will rule on Friday in a battle over workers' rights at taxi app Uber that could have ramifications for millions of people in the gig economy.

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Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter makes her modelling debut at New York fashion week

Ella Emhoff, who’s an art student and knitwear designer, wore coats and a pantsuit from Proenza Schouler’s new collection.

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Biden withdraws Trump's restoration of UN sanctions on Iran

Biden withdraws Trump's restoration of UN sanctions on Iran

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Ackman details 2020 performance, names female investment team member

Activist hedge fund manager William Ackman, whose bets on companies are closely watched, updated investors on how his flagship fund earned a record 70.2per cent return in 2020 on Thursday in a socially distanced way by sending out a 57-page presentation.

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Undeterred by Facebook news blackout, Australia commits to content law

SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison vowed on Friday to press ahead with laws to force Facebook Inc to pay news outlets for content, saying he had received support from world leaders after the social media giant blacked out all media. Facebook stripped the pages of domestic and ...

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Hedge fund manager Plotkin's GameStop short, dissected

Hedge fund manager Gabriel Plotkin first bet against the future of GameStop Corp in 2014 when it traded around US$40. But after a harrowing experience with short sellers in recent weeks, he's wary about holding big short positions again.

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Biden to pledge US$4 billion to COVAX vaccine programme at G7 meeting

The Biden administration will pledge US$4 billion to a coronavirus vaccination programme for poorer countries in hopes of prying loose bigger donations from other governments, US officials said on Thursday (Feb 18). US President Joe Biden will use his first meeting with leaders of Group of Seven ...

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Should Spotify payments go to the musicians you actually listen to?

Unless you’re Drake or Ariana Grande, the odds of surviving as a music artist can verge on the absurd. Here’s why.

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Canada vows to be next country to go after Facebook to pay for news

OTTAWA: Canada vowed on Thursday (Feb 18) to make Facebook pay for news content, seeking allies in the media battle with tech giants and pledging not to back down if the social media platform shuts off the country's news as it did in Australia.  Facebook blocked all Australian news content on its ...

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Uber faces UK Supreme Court ruling on worker rights in gig economy test

Britain's Supreme Court will rule on Friday in a battle over workers' rights at taxi app Uber that could have ramifications for millions of people in the gig economy.

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Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter makes her modelling debut at New York fashion week

Ella Emhoff, who’s an art student and knitwear designer, wore coats and a pantsuit from Proenza Schouler’s new collection.

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Biden withdraws Trump's restoration of UN sanctions on Iran

Biden withdraws Trump's restoration of UN sanctions on Iran

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Yellen says US will keep tariffs on China in place for now

WASHINGTON: The United States will keep tariffs imposed on Chinese goods by the former Trump administration in place for now, but will evaluate how to proceed after a thorough review, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told CNBC on Thursday (Feb 18). "For the moment, we have kept the tariffs in place ...

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Yellen says US will keep tariffs on China in place for now

WASHINGTON: The United States will keep tariffs imposed on Chinese goods by the former Trump administration in place for now, but will evaluate how to proceed after a thorough review, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told CNBC on Thursday (Feb 18). "For the moment, we have kept the tariffs in place ...

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Philippines set to take rare, top spot for IPOs in Southeast Asia

MANILA: A clutch of Philippine firms, including newly launched real estate investment trusts (REITs), could make the country Southeast Asia's biggest IPO market this year, driven by attractive valuations and a recovering economy. Investors and bankers say consumer retailers and REITs are lining up ...

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Philippines set to take rare, top spot for IPOs in Southeast Asia

MANILA: A clutch of Philippine firms, including newly launched real estate investment trusts (REITs), could make the country Southeast Asia's biggest IPO market this year, driven by attractive valuations and a recovering economy. Investors and bankers say consumer retailers and REITs are lining up ...

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From TikTok to ‘extended reality': Designers tap into tech at New York fashion week

For designer Rebecca Minkoff’s show, viewers can use their phones to really zoom in on the clothes’ details – an option rarely available even for those who get front-row seats in real life.

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Mentally ill 'ignored' in most European COVID-19 vaccine plans: Experts

Most European countries are ignoring mentally ill patients in their COVID-19 vaccine strategies despite such patients being highly vulnerable to contracting and dying from the disease, the leading mental health organisations warned on Wednesday.

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Frigid temps, power outages lead to flood of water problems

Frigid temps, power outages lead to flood of water problems

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Man arrested in hit-and-run death of Nicki Minaj's father

The 70-year-old man stopped briefly to ask if Robert Maraj was okay but didn’t call for help.

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Most Japan firms oppose holding Tokyo Olympics as planned: Reuters poll

Nearly two thirds of Japanese firms oppose holding the Tokyo Olympics as planned, a Reuters monthly poll found, swinging from the previous survey that showed most companies were in favour of giving it a go-ahead amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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US antitrust enforcers seen extending review of Lockheed's deal for Aerojet

Antitrust regulators will likely lengthen their investigation into Lockheed Martin Corp's proposed purchase of rocket maker Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc, industry executives said, since the deal would give the No. 1 defense contractor ownership of a vital piece of the U.S. missile industry.

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Pfizer says South African COVID-19 variant could significantly reduce vaccine protection

A laboratory study suggests that the South African variant of the coronavirus may reduce antibody protection from the Pfizer Inc/BioNTech SE vaccine by two-thirds, and it is not clear if the shot will be effective against the mutation, the companies said on Wednesday.

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Football: Classy City go 10 points clear with 3-1 win at Everton

Premier League leaders Manchester City turned on the style as they moved 10 points clear at the top with a ruthless 3-1 win at Everton on Wednesday.

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Football: Porto record first win over Juventus

Goals from Mehdi Taremi and Moussa Marega earned Porto a deserved 2-1 win over Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 clash on Wednesday, with Federico Chiesa's late strike handing the Italian champions a lifeline.

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UN urges global COVID-19 vaccine plan, warns of dangerous inequity

The United Nations on Wednesday led calls for a coordinated global effort to vaccinate against Covid-19, warning that gaping inequities in initial efforts put the whole planet at risk.

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From TikTok to ‘extended reality': Designers tap into tech at New York fashion week

For designer Rebecca Minkoff’s show, viewers can use their phones to really zoom in on the clothes’ details – an option rarely available even for those who get front-row seats in real life.

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Mentally ill 'ignored' in most European COVID-19 vaccine plans: Experts

Most European countries are ignoring mentally ill patients in their COVID-19 vaccine strategies despite such patients being highly vulnerable to contracting and dying from the disease, the leading mental health organisations warned on Wednesday.

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Frigid temps, power outages lead to flood of water problems

Frigid temps, power outages lead to flood of water problems

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Man arrested in hit-and-run death of Nicki Minaj's father

The 70-year-old man stopped briefly to ask if Robert Maraj was okay but didn’t call for help.

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Most Japan firms oppose holding Tokyo Olympics as planned: Reuters poll

Nearly two thirds of Japanese firms oppose holding the Tokyo Olympics as planned, a Reuters monthly poll found, swinging from the previous survey that showed most companies were in favour of giving it a go-ahead amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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US antitrust enforcers seen extending review of Lockheed's deal for Aerojet

Antitrust regulators will likely lengthen their investigation into Lockheed Martin Corp's proposed purchase of rocket maker Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc, industry executives said, since the deal would give the No. 1 defense contractor ownership of a vital piece of the U.S. missile industry.

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Pfizer says South African COVID-19 variant could significantly reduce vaccine protection

A laboratory study suggests that the South African variant of the coronavirus may reduce antibody protection from the Pfizer Inc/BioNTech SE vaccine by two-thirds, and it is not clear if the shot will be effective against the mutation, the companies said on Wednesday.

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Football: Classy City go 10 points clear with 3-1 win at Everton

Premier League leaders Manchester City turned on the style as they moved 10 points clear at the top with a ruthless 3-1 win at Everton on Wednesday.

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Football: Porto record first win over Juventus

Goals from Mehdi Taremi and Moussa Marega earned Porto a deserved 2-1 win over Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 clash on Wednesday, with Federico Chiesa's late strike handing the Italian champions a lifeline.

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UN urges global COVID-19 vaccine plan, warns of dangerous inequity

The United Nations on Wednesday led calls for a coordinated global effort to vaccinate against Covid-19, warning that gaping inequities in initial efforts put the whole planet at risk.

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Most Japan firms oppose holding Tokyo Olympics as planned: Reuters poll

Nearly two thirds of Japanese firms oppose holding the Tokyo Olympics as planned, a Reuters monthly poll found, swinging from the previous survey that showed most companies were in favour of giving it a go-ahead amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Football: Classy City go 10 points clear with 3-1 win at Everton

Premier League leaders Manchester City turned on the style as they moved 10 points clear at the top with a ruthless 3-1 win at Everton on Wednesday.

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Football: Porto record first win over Juventus

Goals from Mehdi Taremi and Moussa Marega earned Porto a deserved 2-1 win over Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 clash on Wednesday, with Federico Chiesa's late strike handing the Italian champions a lifeline.

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Melbourne to lift lockdown, but questions remain over return of tennis fans

Tickets for the last four days of the Australian Open were available for purchase on Wednesday ahead of the expected lifting of Victoria state's snap coronavirus lockdown.

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Football: Brilliant Mbappe scores three as PSG outclass Barcelona

Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe fired in a stunning hat-trick as his side overcame the absence of Neymar to thrash Barcelona 4-1 away in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday to move within full view of the last eight.

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Football: Job only half done, Henderson warns Liverpool

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson insisted the "job is only half done" after the Reds' 2-0 win over RB Leipzig on Tuesday gave them a commanding lead in their Champions League last-16 tie.

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New COVID-19 cases down 16 per cent last week: WHO

The number of new cases of Covid-19 reported worldwide fell by 16 percent last week to 2.7 million, the World Health Organization said.

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Chinese drone-maker's stock plunges on negative short seller report

Shares of drone manufacturer EHang Holdings Ltd plunged on Tuesday after an investment research firm said it had shorted the stock and questioned the accuracy of what the Chinese company has said about its business.

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'Game of Thrones' stars Harington, Leslie welcome baby boy

'Game of Thrones' stars Harington, Leslie welcome baby boy

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Commentary: Fall in global weekly COVID-19 cases shows importance of complying with public health measures

When governments respond rapidly to COVID-19 breakouts by putting in place public health measures, we reap the benefits even before widespread vaccine rollouts, says a global health researcher.

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Football: Liverpool stun Leipzig 2-0 to snap losing run

Liverpool struck twice in five minutes early in the second half with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane on target as they stunned hosts RB Leipzig 2-0 in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg on Tuesday.

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Football: Brilliant Mbappe scores three as PSG outclass Barcelona

Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe fired in a stunning hat-trick as his side overcame the absence of Neymar to thrash Barcelona 4-1 away in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday to move within full view of the last eight.

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UN envoy issues Myanmar warning after Aung San Suu Kyi hit with new charge

Myanmar's military on Wednesday (Feb 17) drew fresh international criticism by slapping a new charge on deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as the generals cut off the internet for a third straight night in a bid to grind down an anti-coup uprising.

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Kraft Heinz, Conagra may raise some product prices as grains, edible oil costs surge

Kraft Heinz Co and Conagra Brands Inc said they may choose to raise prices this year on some products that use wheat, sugar and other commodities that are becoming increasingly expensive due to high demand.

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Football: Job only half done, Henderson warns Liverpool

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson insisted the "job is only half done" after the Reds' 2-0 win over RB Leipzig on Tuesday gave them a commanding lead in their Champions League last-16 tie.

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New COVID-19 cases down 16 per cent last week: WHO

The number of new cases of Covid-19 reported worldwide fell by 16 percent last week to 2.7 million, the World Health Organization said.

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Chinese drone-maker's stock plunges on negative short seller report

Shares of drone manufacturer EHang Holdings Ltd plunged on Tuesday after an investment research firm said it had shorted the stock and questioned the accuracy of what the Chinese company has said about its business.

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'Game of Thrones' stars Harington, Leslie welcome baby boy

'Game of Thrones' stars Harington, Leslie welcome baby boy

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Commentary: Fall in global weekly COVID-19 cases shows importance of complying with public health measures

When governments respond rapidly to COVID-19 breakouts by putting in place public health measures, we reap the benefits even before widespread vaccine rollouts, says a global health researcher.

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Football: Liverpool stun Leipzig 2-0 to snap losing run

Liverpool struck twice in five minutes early in the second half with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane on target as they stunned hosts RB Leipzig 2-0 in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg on Tuesday.

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Football: Brilliant Mbappe scores three as PSG outclass Barcelona

Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe fired in a stunning hat-trick as his side overcame the absence of Neymar to thrash Barcelona 4-1 away in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday to move within full view of the last eight.

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Boeing backs Trump airplane emissions rules challenged by US states

Boeing Co on Tuesday backed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to finalize the first-ever standards regulating greenhouse gas emissions from airplanes issued under President Donald Trump in the final days of his administration.

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UN envoy issues Myanmar warning after Aung San Suu Kyi hit with new charge

Myanmar's military on Wednesday (Feb 17) drew fresh international criticism by slapping a new charge on deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as the generals cut off the internet for a third straight night in a bid to grind down an anti-coup uprising.

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Kraft Heinz, Conagra may raise some product prices as grains, edible oil costs surge

Kraft Heinz Co and Conagra Brands Inc said they may choose to raise prices this year on some products that use wheat, sugar and other commodities that are becoming increasingly expensive due to high demand.

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Australian Open tickets on sale with end of lockdown expected

Tickets for the last four days of the Australian Open were available for purchase on Wednesday ahead of the expected lifting of Victoria state's snap coronavirus lockdown.

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Football: Liverpool stun Leipzig 2-0 to snap losing run

Liverpool struck twice in five minutes early in the second half with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane on target as they stunned hosts RB Leipzig 2-0 in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg on Tuesday.

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World stocks look to extend bull run to 12th day on economic optimism

Global shares held firm on Tuesday, with a solid foundation in place to extend their bull run to a 12th consecutive session as optimism about the global economic recovery and expectations of low interest rates drive investments into riskier assets.

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Telco in Myanmar stops listing outages, citing fears for employees

OSLO: Norwegian telecom operator Telenor on Monday (Feb 15) said that concerns for its employees' safety had stopped it listing forced Internet outages in Myanmar following the Feb 1 military coup. READ: Myanmar experiencing 'near-total Internet shutdown' While the junta has repeatedly forced ...

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Football: Infantino denies rumours over female Club World Cup officials and Qatari delegate

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday shot down reports that he had instructed female referees not to greet a Qatari delegate during the Club World Cup medal ceremony last week and insisted he remained a strong advocate for women's rights.

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Cuomo acknowledges withholding New York nursing home COVID-19 death toll from lawmakers, public

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo acknowledged on Monday that his office should not have withheld data on COVID-19 nursing home deaths from state lawmakers, the public and press - falling short of an apology a senior aide made to lawmakers last week.

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Tuchel says Chelsea have a long way to go after his strong start

LONDON: New Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel's strong start in London has drawn comparisons with some of Stamford Bridge's most successful managers but the German says the Blues still have a long way to go to make this season a success. Since he replaced Frank Lampard last month, Chelsea have ...

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Palestinians accuse Israel of preventing COVID-19 vaccine transfer to Gaza

The Palestinian Authority (PA) accused Israel on Monday of holding up the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines into Gaza, where Palestinians have yet to receive any doses.

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BHP sees strong China demand, declares dividend bonanza

BHP Group on Tuesday reported its best first-half profit in seven years and declared a record interim dividend, as top metals user China's strong appetite for iron ore to support its infrastructure push kept prices elevated.

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Less joy, more guilt: Japan coronavirus doctor torn over Olympic torch relay

It was Manabu Yoneshima's dream to cap his medical career by running in the Tokyo Olympics torch relay, a festive occasion he had been training for during nights and weekends.

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World needs pandemic treaty to ensure transparency, says Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that world powers should clinch a global treaty on pandemics to ensure proper transparency after the novel coronavirus outbreak which originated in China.

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International companies without headquarters in Saudi 'will have to make a choice' to land government contracts in 2024: finance minister

International companies that want to participate in the Saudi government's investment opportunities "will have to make a choice" and establish regional headquarters in the kingdom as of 2024 or they will not win government contracts, the Saudi finance minister told Reuters on Monday.

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Australian state watchdog tells Crown Resorts it is unsuitable for gaming licence

The New South Wales (NSW) state gambling watchdog considers Crown Resorts unfit to hold a gaming licence for its flagship Sydney casino, Crown said on Tuesday, a week after an inquiry found widespread money laundering and governance issues.

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Iraq rocket attack kills contractor, wounds US service member: US coalition

A rocket attack at a US-led military base in Kurdish northern Iraq on Monday (Feb 15) killed a civilian contractor and wounded five other people including a US service member, according to initial reports, the US coalition in Iraq said.

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Cuomo acknowledges withholding New York nursing home COVID-19 death toll from lawmakers, public

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo acknowledged on Monday that his office should not have withheld data on COVID-19 nursing home deaths from state lawmakers, the public and press - falling short of an apology a senior aide made to lawmakers last week.

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Tuchel says Chelsea have a long way to go after his strong start

LONDON: New Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel's strong start in London has drawn comparisons with some of Stamford Bridge's most successful managers but the German says the Blues still have a long way to go to make this season a success. Since he replaced Frank Lampard last month, Chelsea have ...

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Palestinians accuse Israel of preventing COVID-19 vaccine transfer to Gaza

The Palestinian Authority (PA) accused Israel on Monday of holding up the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines into Gaza, where Palestinians have yet to receive any doses.

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BHP sees strong China demand, declares dividend bonanza

BHP Group on Tuesday reported its best first-half profit in seven years and declared a record interim dividend, as top metals user China's strong appetite for iron ore to support its infrastructure push kept prices elevated.

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Less joy, more guilt: Japan coronavirus doctor torn over Olympic torch relay

It was Manabu Yoneshima's dream to cap his medical career by running in the Tokyo Olympics torch relay, a festive occasion he had been training for during nights and weekends.

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World needs pandemic treaty to ensure transparency, says Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that world powers should clinch a global treaty on pandemics to ensure proper transparency after the novel coronavirus outbreak which originated in China.

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International companies without headquarters in Saudi 'will have to make a choice' to land government contracts in 2024: finance minister

International companies that want to participate in the Saudi government's investment opportunities "will have to make a choice" and establish regional headquarters in the kingdom as of 2024 or they will not win government contracts, the Saudi finance minister told Reuters on Monday.

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Australian state watchdog tells Crown Resorts it is unsuitable for gaming licence

The New South Wales (NSW) state gambling watchdog considers Crown Resorts unfit to hold a gaming licence for its flagship Sydney casino, Crown said on Tuesday, a week after an inquiry found widespread money laundering and governance issues.

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Iraq rocket attack kills contractor, wounds US service member: US coalition

A rocket attack at a US-led military base in Kurdish northern Iraq on Monday (Feb 15) killed a civilian contractor and wounded five other people including a US service member, according to initial reports, the US coalition in Iraq said.

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Tuchel says Chelsea have a long way to go after his strong start

LONDON: New Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel's strong start in London has drawn comparisons with some of Stamford Bridge's most successful managers but the German says the Blues still have a long way to go to make this season a success. Since he replaced Frank Lampard last month, Chelsea have ...

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Less joy, more guilt: Japan coronavirus doctor torn over Olympic torch relay

It was Manabu Yoneshima's dream to cap his medical career by running in the Tokyo Olympics torch relay, a festive occasion he had been training for during nights and weekends.

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Elon Musk says he supports top dogecoin holders selling most of their coins

Billionaire Elon Musk said on Sunday that he supports major holders of the meme-based digital currency dogecoin selling most of their coins, adding that he felt too much concentration in dogecoin was the "real issue".

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Tennis-Australian Open day eight

Highlights of day eight of the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park on Monday. Times local (GMT +11):

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Singapore maintains 2021 GDP forecast as economy contracts 5.4% last year, less than advance estimates

SINGAPORE: Singapore has maintained its growth forecast for 2021 at 4 to 6 per cent after an improved earlier estimate for last year's gross domestic product (GDP), said the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Monday (Feb 15).  The economy shrank by 5.4 per cent in 2020, slightly better than ...

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Olympics: Tokyo organisers could choose new president this week - report

Tokyo Olympic organisers could choose their new president as early as this week, a report said on Monday, after former chief Yoshiro Mori resigned over sexist remarks that provoked a global outcry.

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Myanmar experiencing 'near-total Internet shutdown'

Myanmar cut internet service and deployed troops around the country on Monday (Feb 15) in signs of a feared crackdown on anti-coup protests, hours after security forces fired to disperse a demonstration in the country's north.

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Tennis-Australian Open day eight

Highlights of day eight of the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park on Monday. Times local (GMT +11):

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Singapore maintains 2021 GDP forecast as economy contracts 5.4% last year, less than advance estimates

SINGAPORE: Singapore has maintained its growth forecast for 2021 at 4 to 6 per cent after an improved earlier estimate for last year's gross domestic product (GDP), said the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Monday (Feb 15).  The economy shrank by 5.4 per cent in 2020, slightly better than ...

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Olympics: Tokyo organisers could choose new president this week - report

Tokyo Olympic organisers could choose their new president as early as this week, a report said on Monday, after former chief Yoshiro Mori resigned over sexist remarks that provoked a global outcry.

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Myanmar experiencing 'near-total internet shutdown'

Myanmar cut internet service and deployed troops around the country on Monday (Feb 15) in signs of a feared crackdown on anti-coup protests, hours after security forces fired to disperse a demonstration in the country's north.

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Tennis-Australian Open day eight

Highlights of day eight of the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park on Monday. Times local (GMT +11):

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Olympics: Tokyo organisers could choose new president this week - report

Tokyo Olympic organisers could choose their new president as early as this week, a report said on Monday, after former chief Yoshiro Mori resigned over sexist remarks that provoked a global outcry.

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Rugby: Sinckler glad of England recall as Jones says he can be world's best

Kyle Sinckler was just grateful to be back playing for England as coach Eddie Jones suggested he could be the world's best tighthead prop following Saturday's man-of-the-match display against Italy.

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Japanese author Haruki Murakami hosts live jam for relaxation amid pandemic

"As we are going through a time of anxiety, I hope to help you relax even just a little bit," Murakami, 72, said as he hosted a live online show, Murakami Jam – Blame it on the Bossa Nova, bringing together renowned Japanese performers of Bossa nova and jazz.

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Rio's Carnival goes online, fans scattered across internet instead of dancing in the streets

Supergirl came out of the dressing room ready for action as usual.

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Police say Nicki Minaj's father killed by hit-and-run driver

The 64-year-old father of the rapper was hit by a car that kept going.

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Football: Man Utd and Everton stumble in City's wake

Manchester City are romping away in the title race but the Premier League continued to throw up surprises on Sunday as first Manchester United and then Everton dropped points to sides written off as relegation fodder.

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Rugby: Sinckler glad of England recall as Jones says he can be world's best

Kyle Sinckler was just grateful to be back playing for England as coach Eddie Jones suggested he could be the world's best tighthead prop following Saturday's man-of-the-match display against Italy.

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Japanese author Haruki Murakami hosts live jam for relaxation amid pandemic

"As we are going through a time of anxiety, I hope to help you relax even just a little bit," Murakami, 72, said as he hosted a live online show, Murakami Jam – Blame it on the Bossa Nova, bringing together renowned Japanese performers of Bossa nova and jazz.

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Rio's Carnival goes online, fans scattered across internet instead of dancing in the streets

Supergirl came out of the dressing room ready for action as usual.

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Police say Nicki Minaj's father killed by hit-and-run driver

The 64-year-old father of the rapper was hit by a car that kept going.

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Football: Man Utd and Everton stumble in City's wake

Manchester City are romping away in the title race but the Premier League continued to throw up surprises on Sunday as first Manchester United and then Everton dropped points to sides written off as relegation fodder.

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Rugby: Sinckler glad of England recall as Jones says he can be world's best

Kyle Sinckler was just grateful to be back playing for England as coach Eddie Jones suggested he could be the world's best tighthead prop following Saturday's man-of-the-match display against Italy.

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Football: Man Utd and Everton stumble in City's wake

Manchester City are romping away in the title race but the Premier League continued to throw up surprises on Sunday as first Manchester United and then Everton dropped points to sides written off as relegation fodder.

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Myanmar army tightens laws on overnight guests as police hunt protesters

YANGON: Myanmar's army reinstated a law requiring people to report overnight visitors to their homes, as police hunt supporters of protests that have rocked the country since a military coup on Feb 1. The amendment to the Ward or Village Tract Administration Law, announced late on Saturday (Feb ...

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New Zealand reports three new COVID-19 local cases, first since January

MELBOURNE: New Zealand on Sunday (Feb 14) reported three new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, the country's first since late January, when a returned traveller tested positive after leaving quarantine. The new cases, the first since Jan 24, forced Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to return to the ...

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Osaka back from the brink to reach quarter-finals

Naomi Osaka saved two match points as she battled back from the brink to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a 4-6 6-4 7-5 victory over Garbine Muguruza on Sunday.

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New Zealand reports three new COVID-19 local cases, first since January

MELBOURNE: New Zealand on Sunday (Feb 14) reported three new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, the country's first since late January, when a returned traveller tested positive after leaving quarantine. New Zealand's minister for COVID-19 response, Chris Hipkins, said the three cases were a couple ...

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US Supreme Court clears way for Ghosn's accused escape plotters extradition

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday gave the green light for the extradition to Japan of an American father and son accused of helping former Nissan Motor Co Ltd Chairman Carlos Ghosn flee that country while awaiting trial on financial misconduct charges. In a brief order, Supreme ...

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Guinea sees first Ebola deaths since 2016

CONAKRY, Guinea: Four people have died of Ebola in Guinea in the first resurgence of the disease in five years, the country's health minister said on Saturday (Feb 13). Remy Lamah told AFP officials were "really concerned" about the deaths, the first since a 2013-2016 epidemic – which began in ...

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White House aide resigns after threatening reporter

WASHINGTON: White House deputy press secretary TJ Ducklo has resigned, the day after he was suspended for issuing a sexist and profane threat to a journalist seeking to cover his relationship with another reporter. Ducklo had been put on a weeklong suspension without pay on Friday (Feb 12) after a ...

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US Supreme Court clears way for Ghosn's accused escape plotters extradition

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday gave the green light for the extradition to Japan of an American father and son accused of helping former Nissan Motor Co Ltd Chairman Carlos Ghosn flee that country while awaiting trial on financial misconduct charges. In a brief order, Supreme ...

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Guinea sees first Ebola deaths since 2016

CONAKRY, Guinea: Four people have died of Ebola in Guinea in the first resurgence of the disease in five years, the country's health minister said on Saturday (Feb 13). Remy Lamah told AFP officials were "really concerned" about the deaths, the first since a 2013-2016 epidemic – which began in ...

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White House aide resigns after threatening reporter

WASHINGTON: White House deputy press secretary TJ Ducklo has resigned, the day after he was suspended for issuing a sexist and profane threat to a journalist seeking to cover his relationship with another reporter. Ducklo had been put on a weeklong suspension without pay on Friday (Feb 12) after a ...

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White House aide resigns after threatening reporter

WASHINGTON: White House deputy press secretary TJ Ducklo has resigned, the day after he was suspended for issuing a sexist and profane threat to a journalist seeking to cover his relationship with another reporter. Ducklo had been put on a weeklong suspension without pay on Friday (Feb 12) after a ...

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White House aide resigns after threatening reporter

WASHINGTON: White House deputy press secretary TJ Ducklo has resigned, the day after he was suspended for issuing a sexist and profane threat to a journalist seeking to cover his relationship with another reporter. Ducklo had been put on a weeklong suspension without pay on Friday (Feb 12) after a ...

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How actress Ashley Judd ‘nearly lost’ her leg in a rainforest in Congo

She did the interview from a hospital bed and said she might have lost her life if she hadn’t been famous.

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