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Most northern China cities fail to meet winter smog targets: DataA majority of 39 northern Chinese cities have failed to meet anti-pollution targets over the six-months to end-March, a Reuters study of official data showed,...Hyundai's Ioniq Hatchback Rated Most Fuel-Efficient Car in U.S.Hyundai's Ioniq hatchback was named the most energy efficient electric vehicle in the U.S.The Environmental Protection Agency said Sunday the Ioniq has the highest fuel...Need new internet regulations: Facebook CEO Mark ZuckerbergFacebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg called on Saturday for regulators to play a “more active role” in establishing rules that govern the internet, as the...Rival Venezuela factions rally as blackouts persistVenezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido took his campaign for change to one of the country’s most populous states on Saturday, while supporters of the man...LG's New 5G Smartphone to Hit Market This MonthLG will launch its first smartphone designed to run on a 5G network in Korea this month.The V50 ThinQ will go on sale on April...Taiwan condemns Beijing after Chinese jets cross maritime lineTaipei hit out at China on Sunday (Mar 31) for what it said was a "reckless and provocative" incursion by two fighter jets across a...BlackBerry forecasts higher revenue as bets on new tech pays offBlackBerry Ltd beat estimates for quarterly profit and forecast fiscal 2020 revenue above analysts’ expectations on Friday as its focus on fast-growing markets like autonomous...Murdered US student may have thought car was her Uber ride, say policeA South Carolina man has been charged in the murder of a University of South Carolina student who may have gotten into her killer's car...No peace for the dead in 'illegal tombs'Authorities in southeast China have ordered the demolition of hundreds of illegally built tombs as President Xi Jinping's campaign to combat illicit and environmentally harmful...Grindr's Chinese ownership on table amid blackmail concernsBeijing Kunlun Technology, the Chinese owner of Grindr, says it has yet to reach any agreement with U.S. authorities in response to reports that the...Lap up the culture: 8 things to do this weekend in BahrainThe Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix put the small island nation of Bahrain on the international map in 2004.Almost every year since, the...Australia's most famous animals arrive at The Green Planet DubaiA multi-species exhibit has opened at The Green Planet, Dubai's indoor rainforest bio dome in City Walk. The Australian Walkabout, which launched on Friday, aims...The 'burden of disease' in those who recover from addictionRecent research shows that more than one-third of people who are recovering from addiction continue to experience chronic physical disease. Excessive use of alcohol and drugs...At least 25 dead, hundreds injured in Nepal stormsAt least 25 people have been killed and hundreds injured after stormy weather hit southern Nepal, destroying houses, uprooting trees and toppling electricity poles, officials...Daimler asks EU antitrust regulators to probe Nokia patentsGerman carmaker Daimler has complained to EU antitrust regulators about Nokia patents essential to car communications, a move underlining the tensions between tech companies and...Farhan goes an extra mile to achieve the desired lookStepping into the shoes of a boxer in 'Toofan', Farhan Akhtar has been following a strict routine to attain the perfect physique for his character.The...Comedian leads Ukraine’s presidential electionA comedian who’s never held political office tops the public opinion polls ahead of Ukraine’s presidential election, but even he appears to be falling far...Benzema saves Real Madrid blushes with late Huesca winnerKarim Benzema stopped Real Madrid's underwhelming La Liga season going from bad to worse on Sunday after firing a last-minute winner to hand the European...China to add fentanyl-related substances to controlled narcotics listChina will add fentanyl-related substances to a supplementary list of controlled narcotic drugs from May 1, the government said on Monday (Apr 1).The statement was...Japan's Emperor Akihito ends reign marked by modernisationJapan's outgoing Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko dramatically modernised the tradition-bound monarchy, bringing themselves closer to the public and boosting popular support for the household.Akihito...Saudis gained access to Amazon CEO Bezos' phoneThe security chief for Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos said on Saturday that the Saudi government had access to Bezos’ phone and gained private information...
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Pervez Musharraf treason case: Verdict to be out soonPakistan’s Supreme Court Monday directed the trial court to announce verdict in high treason case against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf if he does not...No point resting Messi, says ValverdeLionel Messi will probably play against Villarreal in La Liga this week, because "there's no suitable scenario for resting" the Argentine superstar, Barcelona coach Ernesto...Israel, Hamas take 1st steps on ceasefire dealA ceasefire deal appeared to take hold between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers on Sunday, with Israel expanding the permitted fishing zone and easing some...Facebook removes accounts linked to Pakistani military employeesFacebook has removed 103 pages, groups and accounts that were part of a network it said was linked to employees of the Pakistani military’s public...Murder of child maid forces Pakistan to soul searchThe battered body of 16-year-old servant Uzma Bibi was found dumped in a canal and her wealthy employer charged with murder, the latest case highlighting...Apple, luxury brands drop China prices as VAT cuts come into effectApple Inc and other consumer brands lowered prices for their products in China on Monday as a cut in the country's value-added tax (VAT) rate...Sports pictures of the week (02.04.2019)Chris Archer of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during a match in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., on April 1. Boeing to submit 737 MAX software upgrade ‘in coming weeks’Boeing Co said on Monday it planned to submit a proposed software enhancement package for the grounded 737 MAX in "the coming weeks" after the...Lupita Nyong'o offers apology after US voice controversyOscar winner Lupita Nyong'o has apologized for saying that she based the voice of her evil Us character on a neurological disorder.The 36-year-old actor had...Airbnb to invest USD 100-200 million in India's OYOHome-renting company Airbnb will invest between USD 100 and USD 200 million in SoftBank Group-backed Indian hotel start-up OYO, a source with direct knowledge of...Kim Jong Nam trial: Vietnam woman accepts new charge, to walk free in MayA Vietnamese woman accused of assassinating the North Korean leader's half-brother will walk free in May after pleading guilty to a lesser charge, her lawyer...Sri Lanka destroys nearly 800kg of cocaineSri Lankan police on Monday (Apr 1) destroyed nearly 800kg of cocaine in the presence of President Maithripala Sirisena, who has called for the death...Royal baby name predictions for Prince Harry and Meghan MarkleMeghan, Duchess of Sussex, is thought to be just days away from giving birth to her first child with Prince Harry.There is much speculation about...Cathay 'faces reality' with budget airline buy, say analystsCathay Pacific's purchase of rival HK Express was an inevitable plunge into the no-frills market as the premier marque belatedly faces the reality that it...Local polls: Erdogan party faces upset after 16 yearsTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party suffered a major upset on Monday after local election results showed it lost the capital Ankara, Istanbul and...A new wearable device may detect cancer with more precisionResearchers from the University of Michigan have developed and are now testing a device they call "the epitome of precision medicine" that detects cancer in...Facebook deletes 103 pages, groups and accounts linked to Pakistan army's media wingFacebook has taken down 103 "assets" - pages, groups and accounts - linked to employees of Pakistan Army's media wing and involved in "coordinated inauthentic...Will Smith's bucket list focus on IndiaThere had been a huge buzz later last year, as the Hollywood sensation Will Smith made a visit to India. The international icon started the...Indian satellite destruction created 400 pieces of debris, endangering ISS: NASAThe head of NASA on Monday (Apr 1) branded India's destruction of one of its satellites a "terrible thing" that had created 400 pieces of...Pope in Morocco urges religious fraternityPope Francis on Sunday sought to encourage greater fraternity between Christians and Muslims in Morocco, telling his flock that showing the country’s Muslim majority they...Sawhney ICC's new CEOThe International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced that Manu Sawhney will assume the position of Chief Executive with immediate effect.Sawhney, who has been a...Trump seeks foreign aid cut to 3 Central American nationsTaking drastic action over illegal immigration, U.S. President Donald Trump moved Saturday to cut direct aid to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, whose citizens are...
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May: U.K. to seek further Brexit delay, try to break logjamWith Britain racing toward a chaotic exit from the European Union within days, Prime Minister Theresa May veered away from the cliff-edge Tuesday, saying she...Check out India’s first Internet carMarquee British Automaker MG Motor (Morris Garages) showcased never seen before car technology in India with the launch of the iSMART Next Gen, developed in...Boeing offers to build 21st century aerospace ecosystem in IndiaEyeing India's multi-billion dollar fighter jet market, Boeing has offered to build a 21st century aerospace ecosystem in India for co-developing F/A-18 Super Hornet upgrades...Extra abdication holidays pose dilemma for hardworking JapaneseFor the Emperor's abdication on Apr 30, Japanese workers will enjoy an unprecedented 10-day holiday as a rash of special days off combine with the...Algerian president steps down amid protests, army pressureAlgerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika stepped down on Tuesday after 20 years in office, and six weeks of massive nationwide protests aimed at pushing him and...RIP Google+, you will not be missedGoogle+, the search engine’s attempt at making a dent into the world of social networks, is saying goodbye today. Google had promised that in April,...Sports pictures of the week (03.04.2019)Luis Suárez of Barcelona celebrates his goal with his teammates during the La Liga match against Villarreal in Villarreal, Spain, on April 2.Pak HC forms commission to probe Hndu sisters' 'forced' conversion and marriageThe Islamabad High Court on Tuesday formed an independent five-member commission to probe the alleged abduction, forced conversion and marriage of two teenage Hindu girls...Katrina is not part of Akshay starrer 'Sooryavanshi'Rohit Shetty's yet another cop-drama 'Sooryavanshi' - starring Akshay Kumar - is soon to go on the floors, however without a leading lady. While it...Hyundai Suffers 1st Domestic Loss Since Going PublicHyundai has suffered its first-ever domestic loss since the carmaker was listed on the stock exchange in 1974. The main reasons are rising raw material...US approves sale of 24 anti-submarine helicopters to India for USD 2.4 billionThe United States said on Tuesday it had approved the sale of 24 MH-60R helicopters to India, significantly boosting its emerging ally's firepower to target...Game of Thrones takes over Bellagio fountains in Las VegasWinter came to Las Vegas. Fire-breathing dragons held court over the world-famous fountains at the Bellagio casino-resort Sunday, as familiar elements from the TV phenomenon...Music streaming to rule globally this yearMusic streaming is the new age entertainment and thanks to the aggressive market, customers are spoilt for choice between various services. Given the popularity and...Forced walks and crying over pizza: dealing with gestational diabetesI arrived for the gestational diabetes test well prepped for the three-hour wait, having loaded my bag with carefully chosen reading material. I needn’t have...Komodo Island to close to tourists next year because people keep stealing its 'dragons'March was a tempestuous month for Indonesia's wildlife authorities: they foiled the illegal sale of five komodo dragons on Facebook, but a smuggling ring managed...Researchers explore 'completely novel, nontoxic' IBD treatmentGastrointestinal problems — from diarrhea to issues caused by food allergies to inflammatory bowel disease — have one common characteristic. A new study suggests an...Rights groups criticize Singapore social media billSingapore submitted wide-ranging fake news legislation in Parliament on Monday, stoking fears from internet firms and human rights groups that it may give the government...Messi, Suarez rescue Barca in remarkable 4-4 drawBarcelona's Lionel Messi came off the bench in his side's hour of need to inspire the Liga leaders to battle back from 4-2 down in...N.Z. set to ban guns used by terroristNew Zealand’s government on Monday introduced a bill it plans to rush into law that would ban the types of weapons a gunman used to...Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido stripped of immunity, can face prosecutionVenezuelan lawmakers loyal to President Nicolas Maduro stripped opposition leader Juan Guaido's immunity on Tuesday -- and authorised the high court to criminally prosecute him...Microsoft's entry-level Surface Book 2 now packs more powerMicrosoft has added more power to the base model of its Surface Book 2. The 13.5-inch model is now listed on the official website with...
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India election body struggles with scale of fake informationWhen India’s Election Commission announced last month that its code of conduct would have to be followed by social media companies as well as political...Chinese EV Maker to Take Over GM's Closed Gunsan PlantChinese electric vehicle maker Future Mobility plans to set up operations in Korea at GM Korea's former plant in Gunsan, which was shut down last...Chinese woman arrested for carrying malware in US President Donald Trump's resortA Chinese woman has been charged with allegedly carrying a thumb drive loaded with malware to Mar-a-Lago resort, which is owned by US President Donald...EU panel backs visa-free travel for Britons after BrexitA European Parliament committee on Wednesday backed giving Britons the right to travel to the European Union without visas after Brexit, following weeks of controversy...Telecoms Race to Bring in 5G Phone ServiceKorea on Wednesday became the first country to launch the high-speed 5G mobile phone service, with connections starting at 11 p.m.The country's three mobile providers...UN calls Brunei's anti-gay law a clear violation of human rightsUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday (Apr 3) criticised new Islamic sharia laws in Brunei that allow for death by stoning for adultery and gay...Sports pictures of the week (04.04.2019)Celeste Mucci of Victoria competes in the women's heptathlon during the Australian Track and Field Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre in Australia on...Facebook removes exposed user recordsFacebook Inc said that it removed public databases containing its user data on Amazon.com Inc’s cloud servers after cybersecurity firm UpGuard discovered millions of exposed...'I called Xi king and he liked it': TrumpU.S. President Donald Trump has said he called Chinese President Xi Jinping a "king" during a visit to China 18 months ago, and said his...Detained again, Nissan ex-chief Ghosn says latest arrest is 'outrageous'Japanese prosecutors arrested ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn for a fourth time on Thursday (Apr 4) on charges of trying to enrich himself to the...With holograms and breakdancing, a battle for Indonesia's youth vote"Mama, just killed a man," sings Indonesian President Joko Widodo during a recent ride in a local YouTube celebrity's car while Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody plays...My kind of place: Rijeka, CroatiaWhy Rijeka?As Croatia’s third-largest city and busiest port, as well as the home of the country’s largest carnival, Rijeka is a major transport hub through...All you need to know about Veil, a matchmaking app for MuslimsSince the matrimonial app for Muslims, Veil, launched on March 18, co-founder Adam Ward admits he’s been amazed by the response it has received. Even...Dementia: Amyloid PET scans can improve diagnosis and carePET scans that can detect changes in the brain relating to Alzheimer's disease could improve the diagnosis and medical care of people with dementia and...Apple puts iPhone XR on massive discount of Rs 24,500Apple has announced a promotional offer in association with HDFC bank on the iPhone XR. Apple’s iPhone XR will be available at a special promotional...US hopes for second aircraft carrier visit to Vietnam this yearThe United States hopes to reach agreement for another aircraft carrier visit to Vietnam this year and for such port stops to become a regular...Anna Faris on her relationshipActor Anna Faris says she and her former husband Chris Pratt still share "kindness and love". The former couples, who have six-year-old son Jack together,..."Rolling Stones" tour 'to resume in JulyThe "Rolling Stones" US tour is likely to take place in July, following news that Mick Jagger had to postpone 17 dates due to ill...Amazon Echo Show launched in IndiaAmazon announced the Echo Show to add to the wide range of Echo devices available in India. Echo Show, which comes with an immersive 10-inch...Manchester City beat Cardiff to return to Premier League summitPep Guardiola's Manchester City eased to a 2-0 win over Cardiff at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday to retake top spot in the Premier League...Graft trial for Malaysia ex-PM Najib startsFormer Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak appeared in court Wednesday for the start of his corruption trial, exactly 10 years after he was first elected...Malaysian PM Mahathir to nominate opposition MP to lead parliamentary oversight committeePrime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will on Thursday (Apr 4) table a motion in parliament to change the chairman of the bipartisan Public Accounts Committee (PAC),...Ghosn tweets about telling the truth as report says prosecutors readying new caseOusted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn promised to "tell the truth" at a news conference next week, taking to Twitter to announce his first briefing since...
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Brunei introduces stoning to death for gay sex, adultery under new lawsBrunei on Wednesday introduced harsh new sharia laws, including death by stoning for adultery and gay sex, despite a storm of global criticism from politicians,...
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Standing up to be counted: The millennial election candidates looking to shake up Indonesian politicsRian Ernest Tanudjaja says he’s just a “regular guy”.“I just ordered my dinner through Go-Jek while taking care of my child. I don’t have any...Air Pollution Clouds Spring Clothing SalesSpring is here, but retailers have yet to see a thaw in frozen consumer spending. Unseasonable cold spells and toxic smog are partly to blame...Turkey says S-400 deal with Russia completeTurkey’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense systems, which has raised tensions with Washington, is a “done deal” and cannot be cancelled, Turkish Foreign Minister...WhatsApp Business finally arrives on iPhoneOne of the most frequent requests WhatsApp has heard from small business owners is they want to use the WhatsApp Business app on the device...India’s demand for access to Kulbhushan Jadhav not appropriate as case is in ICJ: PakPakistan on Friday said that India’s demand for consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav is not appropriate at this point as the case is pending in...60% of Starbucks Outlets in Korea to Be CashlessMore than 60 percent of Starbucks outlets in Korea will be cashless amid the growing use of credit cards and mobile payments, the coffee giant...Sports pictures of the week (06.04.2019)Mohamed Salah of Liverpool scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Liverpool FC at St Mary's Stadium on...Former Bollywood actress joins Google as Head of IndustryFormer actress Mayoori Kango, who is remembered for her role in the 1996 film 'Papa Kehte Hain', has joined Google India as its Head of...U.N.: Climate change imperils 19 mil. Bangladesh childrenThe lives and futures of more than 19 million Bangladeshi children are at risk from the colossal impact of devastating floods, cyclones and other environmental...Who launched the first 5G?When it comes to who triumphed in the multi-billion dollar global race to launch the world’s first 5G next generation wireless network, the winner is...Study: ‘Healthy’ moderate drinking a mythBlood pressure and stroke risk rise steadily the more alcohol people drink, and previous claims that one or two drinks a day might protect against...Malaysia-Singapore leaders' retreat next week to discuss 'unresolved' issues: PM MahathirMalaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Friday (Apr 5) that “unresolved” bilateral issues will be discussed in a “friendly manner”, when he meets Prime...Hyundai to Increase Production of Palisade SUVHyundai management and union on Thursday agreed to increase production of the popular Palisade SUV after a month of negotiations.Hyundai's new large SUV was a...Elie Saab apartments to be built in DubaiHis romantic, ethereal gowns have transfixed the front rows at Paris Fashion Week for years, and now Dubai residents will be able to capture the...World’s deepest swimming pool to open in PolandGet ready to dive into the world’s deepest swimming pool later this year.Construction on DeepSpot Poland is coming to an end keeping the project on...Can scientists 'hack' memory?Modern science brings us endless possibilities to help our bodies and our minds stay healthy, but some recent scientific pursuits have also been the center...Boeing to cut production rate of 737 MAX jets from mid-AprilBoeing on Friday said that it will cut down the production of 737 MAX aircraft from mid-April amid reports of safety concerns."We have decided to...Apple Music's US subscriber count overtakes SpotifyApple Inc’s streaming music service overtook rival Spotify Technology SA in terms of paid subscribers in the United States, a person familiar with the matter...Priyanka in hunt for marketing assistant for 'The Sky Is Pink'Since its launch in India last year, Bumble has constantly been pitched as much as a dating app as it is a platform to find...Pak military calls for ‘truth’ from India on downing of PAF F-16Pakistan military Friday called on India to "speak the truth" about the "actual losses" in an aerial dogfight between the nuclear-armed neighbours, after a leading...Theresa May asks European Union to delay Brexit until June 30Prime Minister Theresa May asked the European Union on Friday to delay Britain's departure from the bloc until June 30, with the extension ending earlier...Klopp never doubted Salah's class as Liverpool reclaim top spotJurgen Klopp insists he never doubted Mohamed Salah as the Egyptian ended an eight-game scoring drought to help fire Liverpool back to the top of...
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East Libyan troops close in on TripoliEastern Libyan troops commanded by Khalifa Haftar said on Friday they had advanced into the southern outskirts of the capital Tripoli in a dangerous thrust...Sydney Brenner, who helped decipher genetic code, dies at 92Sydney Brenner, a Nobel Prize-winning biologist who helped decipher the genetic code and whose research on a roundworm sparked a new field of human disease...Hyundai Motor, Tencent tie up to develop self-driving cars software: reportSouth Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co and Chinese technology firm Tencent Holdings have signed a preliminary deal to develop software for driverless vehicles, South Korea’s...Khalifa Haftar, Libya’s strongest warlord, makes a push for TripoliKHALIFA HAFTAR’S decision would be troubling enough under normal circumstances. On April 4th Libya’s strongest warlord ordered his men to march on Tripoli. His self-styled...Former Maldives president makes comeback with landslide winThe exiled former leader of the Maldives has led his party to a landslide victory only five months after returning to the country, preliminary results...Netanyahu vows to annex West Bank settlements if re-electedIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Saturday to annex Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank if re-elected, a dramatic policy shift apparently aimed at...Tech gadgets that improve your health this World Health DayFitness today has taken the driver’s seat & has become a way of life for many in India and across the globe. There is an...Tourist numbers double at North Korea marathonTwice as many foreigners as last year gathered in Pyongyang on Sunday (Apr 7) for the city's annual marathon, tour firms said, as reduced tensions...Should you be hunting for hidden cameras when you stay in an Airbnb?Since it launched in 2008, Airbnb has changed the way many people take trips. Offering unique lodgings, local experience or places to stay in destinations...Review: Dubai's L’Ecole class shines light on identifying gemsI find myself clutching a ruby the size of my fingernail, quite gingerly as you can imagine, between a pair of tweezers. My task is...China’s plans for the electrified, autonomous and shared future of the carThe vehicles on Beijing’s boulevards offer little evidence that China has a car industry at all. Range Rovers seem to outnumber all the Havals, Changans...Pentagon 'not aware' on Pak F-16 count after Feb aerial dogfight with IAFThe United States defence department on Friday said it was “not aware” of any investigation that was conducted to ascertain if Pakistan had lost an...Looking for beauty in your DNAWhat is the genetic basis for facial attractiveness? A new study investigates.Few would argue that being considered attractive is a social advantage. Studies have shown...Leone broke down revisiting 'Dark Chapters' of her lifeActress Sunny Leone, who is gearing up for the final season of the web-series 'Karenjit Kaur - The Untold Story of Sunny Leone', says she...Netflix stops supporting Apple AirPlayIf you have been struggling to AirPlay Netflix content via iOS devices on Apple TV, you are not alone. Netflix has reportedly stopped supporting AirPlay...'Truth always prevails': Imran criticises BJP over US magazine's report on F16Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday accused the BJP of "whipping up war hysteria", saying its false claim of downing a Pakistani F-16 has...Commentary: Behind dashed hopes of Mandarin Gardens en bloc sale, unbridled speculation and wishful thinkingHailed as a bright spot in 2017, the strong recovery in the en bloc sector received a rude shock after the property market was slapped...Messi, Suarez lead Barca past 10-man Atletico to boost leadBarcelona increased its lead of the Spanish league to a commanding 11 points after Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored late goals in a 2-0...Singapore withdraws Seletar Airport ILS, Malaysia suspends Pasir Gudang restricted areaSingapore has withdrawn the Instrument Landing System (ILS) procedures for Seletar Airport while Malaysia has indefinitely suspended its permanent restricted area over Pasir Gudang, both...Donald Trump says he hasnt read the Muellar report yetU.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had not read Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report investigating contacts between his 2016 campaign and Russia that...Snapchat announces new AR and camera search experiencesSnapchat announced new augmented reality and camera search experiences for creators, partners, and Snapchatters.Lenses are Snap’s augmented reality product. Snapchat Lenses combine some of the...
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Oil prices hit five-month highs on OPEC supply cuts, US sanctionsOil prices rose to their highest levels since November 2018 on Monday (Apr 8), driven up by OPEC's ongoing supply cuts and US sanctions against...11 killed after factory bus plunges into drain in Malaysia near KLIAA bus carrying workers plunged into a drain near the MASKargo area in Sepang on Sunday (Apr 7) night, killing eleven people on board.The crash...Kareena Kapoor is the busiest actressThis actress in B-town who is always surrounded by the paparazzi has taken her stardom a notch higher. Kareena Kapoor Khan has become the busiest...Ptolemaic tomb unveiled in EgyptArchaeologists on Friday unveiled a well-preserved and finely painted tomb thought to be from the early Ptolemaic period near the Egyptian town of Sohag.The tomb...WhatsApp Business Launches on iPhonesFacebook Inc's messaging app WhatsApp on Thursday launched its WhatsApp Business app for Apple Inc's iOS operating system, allowing small businesses to communicate with customers...Sports pictures of the week (08.04.2019)Italo Ferreira of Brazil surfs in the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast against Kolohe Andino at Duranbah Beach in Australia on April 8.Against the tide: Thai 'floating temple' defies coastal erosionAs sea waters slowly rose around his temple and his neighbours fled inland, Thai abbot Somnuek Atipanyo refused to budge and is today a symbol...Meeting with PM Mahathir not about resignation, says Johor chief minister’s officeWhile talks are rife that Johor Chief Minister Osman Sapian will be replaced, his office on Sunday (Apr 7) dismissed rumours that he is meeting...Fake iPhone scam: 2 Chinese students in US, USD 900,000 loss for AppleTwo college students in the United States were detained for a fake iPhone scheme that amounted to a whopping $900,000 loss for Apple. The two...It's official, exercise makes you happier than moneyThe benefits of exercise on your mental health have long been touted, but according to scientists from Oxford and Yale, working out can have a...Brazil bridge collapse could affect grain shipments Part of a bridge over the Moju River in Brazil’s Para state collapsed early Saturday, potentially affecting shipments of grains such as soybeans and corn...Most Realtors Expect Seoul Property Values to DropSix out of 10 real estate experts predict that home prices in Seoul will fall over the next year, according to a survey of 106...Lawyer clarifies bail conditions for Ex-Nissan boss Carlos GhosnA lawyer for Nissan former Chairman Carlos Ghosn, who was taken back into custody last week, has outlined the conditions for his initial release on...Nasa’s new aeroplane wing could change the future of flyingEngineers at Nasa's Ames Research Center in California have created a new aeroplane wing that could change the future of flying.Working with a group from...Frequent urination at night may be a sign of hypertensionA new study conducted in Japan found that the need to urinate in the night, called nocturia, may be linked to hypertension and high salt...Pattinson got 'locked in a room'Actor Robert Pattinson, who is set to work with Christopher Nolan in the director's next venture, has described the script of the project as "unreal".The...Real or artificial? Tech titans declare AI ethics concernsThe biggest tech companies want you to know that they’re taking special care to ensure that their use of artificial intelligence to sift through mountains...Johor Sultan thanks Malaysian government for Rome Statute withdrawalThe Sultan of Johor Ibrahim Iskandar thanked the Malaysian government on Sunday (Apr 7) for withdrawing from the Rome Statute."I thank the Malaysian government for...U.S. homeland security secretary resigns amid Trump anger over borderU.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, who oversaw President Donald Trump’s bitterly contested immigration policies during her tumultuous 16-month tenure, resigned on Sunday amid a...'Maybe I'll leave' Dorados: MaradonaArgentine football great Diego Maradona has revealed plans to quit his job as head coach of Mexican second division side Dorados at the end of...
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Japan Catholic church to open sex abuse probe ahead of Pope's visitThe Catholic Church in Japan said on Tuesday (Apr 9) it will launch an internal probe into claims of sexual abuse against children by its...Australia casino giant Crown mulling US$7 billion takeover by WynnAustralian gambling giant Crown Resorts on Tuesday confirmed a takeover offer from US gaming group Wynn Resorts, estimated to be worth more than US$7 billion,...Trump administration ends MLB/Cuba baseball dealThe Trump administration is moving to end a deal allowing Cuban baseball players to sign contracts directly with Major League Baseball organizations. The change will...Google Maps to inform you about traffic jams more quicklyGoogle Maps may be doing a pretty decent job at indicating the amount of congestion on your route. It is, now, reportedly adding a new...India fails to provide any evidence of downing F-16, says Pak ArmyThe Pakistan Army on Monday said India has failed to provide any evidence of downing a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet during the February 27 aerial...China says it wants to eliminate bitcoin miningChina's state planner wants to ban bitcoin mining, according to a draft list of industrial activities the agency is seeking to stop in a sign...Adani wins groundwater management clearance for Aussie coal mineAdani Enterprises has taken a step closer to the construction of a controversial thermal coal mine in Australia after winning federal government approval for its...Facebook says it has made headway against abuses ahead of India electionFacebook has said it has made strides in its efforts to prevent online abuses in the Indian national election that starts this week but acknowledged...Varun receives fan threat for his girlfriendCelebrities have been stalked in every possible way by the fans and that's something they can never escape. Be it near their houses, during holidays,...Hong Kong 'Occupy' protest leaders found guilty for role in mass ralliesA Hong Kong court found leaders of the 2014 "Occupy" civil disobedience movement guilty on Tuesday (Apr 9) of public nuisance charges during the mass...Chili pepper compound may slow down lung cancerA new study finds that capsaicin, the pungent compound in chili peppers, can successfully stop lung cancer metastasis.According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer...Food trend: cauliflower, in pizzas and as steakAre you a convert to cauliflower? And before you answer that, dismiss all thoughts of the mushy florets you might remember from your school days,...Pinterest Sets Conservative Pricing After Lyft DropPinterest, among the gaggle of tech companies hoping to go public this year, set a conservative price range Monday for its initial public offering. It...12 last-minute getaways within four hours of the UAEAfter a couple of days of bright blue skies hinted at the end of the dusty weather we saw throughout March, the country was bathed...Trump's return policy for asylum seekers blocked by US judgeA US federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump's policy of returning asylum seekers to Mexico to wait out the processing of their cases,...Samsung announces Magic Series Smart TV line-upSamsung announced its latest Smart TVs with industry-first unique benefits such as Personal Computer, Music System, Home Cloud, Live Cast and Two Way Sharing. The...'Pet Sematary' hits Blockbuster'Pet Sematary', an American supernatural horror film directed by Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer, released at Blockbuster Cinemas of Jamuna Future Park on Friday along...Fire breaks out at Pakistan PM’s officeA fire broke out at Pakistan Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s sixth floor on Monday which was extinguished as five fire brigades rushed to the building while...Rwanda honors those killed in genocide 25 years agoRwanda began a week of solemn ceremonies on Sunday to commemorate the lives of 800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutus murdered during the Rwandan genocide, a...That's why Real Madrid want him! Hazard shows Galactico credentials yet againThe Belgian got a wondergoal and dazzled Stamford Bridge for 90 minutes, and his showing won't have been missed 784 miles away in Madrid.Sometimes it's...Barca, Juve focus on Europe, CL rivals face home challengesWith the completion of their domestic title defenses seeming a formality, Barcelona and Juventus can now focus on the Champions League.For the rest of the...US guide abducted in Uganda returned safely after ransom paidA US tourist and a safari guide kidnapped by gunmen in a Ugandan national park have been recovered safe and sound after a ransom was...
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Some reforms in India show benefits of digitalisation: IMFSome reforms in India have shown the benefits of digitalisation which has also reduced the opportunities for discretion and fraud, the IMF said in its...Huffman, 12 other parents to plead guilty in college scheme“Desperate Housewives” star Felicity Huffman and a dozen other prominent parents have agreed to plead guilty in the college admissions bribery scam that ensnared wealthy...Tesla's Sentry Mode helps police nab burglarIf you own a Tesla Model 3, there are all chances in the world that someone with ill intentions will try to damage the luxury...Indian parties woo women as polls loomIndia’s ruling party promised cheap sanitary pads, workplace creches and quotas to get more women into Parliament on Monday, seeking to woo female voters ahead...First air taxi trials to take place over the southern part of Singapore in 2019Air taxis will soon be hovering over Singapore's skies as trials are set to get underway in 2019.The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) revealed...Israelis go to polls in virtual referendum on NetanyahuIsraelis began voting in an election on Tuesday that could hand conservative Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a record fifth term or see him dethroned by...celebrities with their moms-1Justin Timberlake with Lynn Harless at the 2011 Academy Awards in Los Angeles.Virgin Galactic's first test passenger gets commercial astronaut wingsVirgin Galactic’s first test passenger received her commercial astronaut wings from the US aviation regulator on Tuesday after flying on the company’s rocket plane to...Indian, Israeli leaders showing moral bankruptcy to win elections: PM Imran KhanPrime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that leaders in India and Israel are defying the international laws and showcasing moral bankruptcy to win elections...EU Pressures Korea to Ratify Int'l Labor StandardsThe EU on Tuesday warned Korea of legal measures if it continues to drag its heels in ratifying key International Labor Organization rules.European Trade Commissioner...Student of the Year 2: Tiger Shroff is back to collegeWith just a month left for its theatrical release, the makers of Student of the Year 2 have started teasing the audience. The sequel to...Facebook will use artificial intelligence to stop notifications about the deadFacebook is to introduce artificial intelligence to stop friends and family members receiving notifications about the profiles of those who have died.Profiles on the social...'The good, the bad and the ugly': Inside Palestine's best budget hostelSurrounded by craggy rocks, every 20 minutes or so, fresh water spurts out of a spring, collecting in a pool below. According to legend, the...Could this protein explain why migraine is more common in women?For reasons that scientists do not fully understand, women are three times more likely to experience migraine headaches than men. Now, new research into the...Indian couple spies on Sikhs, Kashmiris in Germany; charged with espionageAn Indian married couple accused of spying on Germany's Sikh community and Kashmir movement have been charged with espionage, German prosecutors announced on Tuesday.They named...Qualcomm aims to take on Nvidia, Intel with new AI chipsQualcomm Inc on Tuesday unveiled a new chip for speeding up artificial intelligence work, aiming to diversify beyond its stronghold in mobile phone chips and...China wants to ban cryptocurrency mining farms 'completely'China's top economic planning body has proposed new rules that would see the closure of all local cryptocurrency mining facilities if enacted ? a move...Newcomer Emma Corrin nabs Diana role in 'The Crown'Lady Diana Spencer, aka Princess Diana, is joining Netflix's "The Crown."British newcomer Emma Corrin will play the ill-fated future wife of Prince Charles in the...Opera 60 releases with built-in cryptocurrency walletOpera’s latest browser boasts all the new-age accessories you need for a seamless internet browsing experience. The Opera 60 version, codenamed Reborn 3, released on...Keita’s Liverpool career finally taking off as Reds put Porto to swordPorto, thrashed last season, were put to the sword once more here. Sergio Conceicao hoped his team had learned the lessons of their round of...Theresa May to request Merkel, Macron for Brexit delayBritish Prime Minister Theresa May will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday to argue for a Brexit delay while...Aguero blows golden chance and leaves Guardiola to come up with the answersHad the Argentine converted his early penalty there would be few questions about his manager's selections but Heung-Min Son's goal has changed thatThis will be...Foldable phones to remain a niche product through next five yearsCompanies including Samsung and Huawei may be rushing to push out their foldable phones. However, a perfect model to be adopted by the masses is...
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Australia sets May 18 election with campaign expected on taxes, climate changeAustralians go to the polls in a general election on May 18, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday, firing the starting gun on a...Jewel Changi Airport opens its doors to first visitorsJewel Changi Airport welcomed its first visitors on Thursday (Apr 11) as it opened its doors to the public for a preview to its wide...Commentary: India gearing up for the biggest election, when 900 million go to the pollsAs India gears up for its general election, one must not lose sight of the sheer size of the exercise, which has been described as...Amazon, Microsoft chosen to compete for Pentagon cloud computing contractAmazon.com Inc and Microsoft Corp have been selected to continue competing for Pentagon cloud computing services as part of a contract that could be worth...Putin unveils ambitious Arctic planRussian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday put forward an ambitious program to secure a foothold in the Arctic, including efforts to build new ports and...Hyflux has until Apr 25 to indicate if it needs more time to keep creditors at bayWith a crucial rescue plan aborted just weeks before its court-approved debt moratorium expires, Hyflux will have until Apr 25 to indicate if it needs...Sports pictures of the week (11.04.2019)Darío Benedetto of Boca Juniors (R) celebrates his team's second goal with teammate Nahitan Nández during a match against Jorge Wilstermann as part of Copa...India, Pak can only move forward through talks: Shah Mehmood QureshiPakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday (local time) underlined that the only way for India and Pakistan to move forward is through talks.Qureshi...Facebook will no longer send you birthday reminders for a deceased friendFacebook has had an option to turn a deceased person’s profile into a memorial account. However, it continued to prompt friends of the person once...Astronomers unveil first ever image of black holeAn international scientific team on Wednesday announced a milestone in astrophysics - the first-ever photo of a black hole - using a global network of...Allison pleads guilty in sex cult caseUS actress Allison Mack pleaded guilty Monday to racketeering after recruiting women to a cult-like sevret society that turned followers into "slaves" branded with the...¼ of Young People Out of WorkYouth unemployment has soared to over 25 percent if those who work part-time or are economically inactive to prepare for public service exams are included.The...Japanese air force stealth fighter jet crashed in PacificA Japanese air force F-35 stealth fighter crashed into the Pacific Ocean during a night training flight and parts of the jet were recovered, the...Lush announces it is ditching its social media channels - here's whySocial media has long been touted as a way to connect people, whether it’s friends, families, celebrities or brands with their customers.But cosmetics company Lush...Is this 'Game of Thrones' hotel suite in New York the best place to watch the new season?We’re just days away from the final season of Game of Thrones hitting screens on April 14, after a wait of nearly two years since...Cancer: Scientists find 129 'jumping genes' that drive tumor growthIn cancer research, scientists usually look for cancer genes by scouring the genome for altered sequences — or mutations — in DNA. But a new...Samsung will remain number one smartphone manufacturer for another 10 yearsSamsung may be facing severe competition from rival Huawei, but that is no stopping the South Korean giant from retaining its hold on the global...Deepika in star opposite Shah Rukh Khan 'Don 3'?After the success of two installments of the 'Don' franchise, 'Don 3' has been in the pipeline for long. While earlier, the future of the...Donald Trump says PM Netanyahu win gives US peace plan 'better chance'President Donald Trump has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's election victory improved the chances of a forthcoming US peace plan, despite deep skepticism...South Korea constitutional court to rule on abortion banSouth Korea's constitutional court is to rule Thursday (Apr 11) on the legality of a decades-old abortion ban that campaigners say endangers women, in what...Airbus appoints new CEO as new era begins for French based airlineEuropean aerospace giant Airbus on Wednesday welcomes new CEO Guillaume Faury, whose inbox includes Brexit, US President Donald Trump's trade threats and corruption investigations.The 51-year-old...Barca beat Manchester United 1-0It was more by luck than judgement but Barcelona earned a huge 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Wednesday which gives them a fine chance...Lucky Ajax draw 1-1 against JuventusThe Portugal international netted another knockout goal in a 1-1 draw with Ajax in Amsterdam but the Bianconeri again flattered to deceive.Juve may well have...9 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists convicted over 2014 protestsA Hong Kong court found leaders of the 2014 “Occupy” civil disobedience movement guilty on Tuesday of public nuisance charges during the mass protests, in...
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Oppo Reno with unique pop-out camera, SD 855 announcedAfter multiple leaks, Oppo has officially announced its next-gen flagship smartphone Reno. The Oppo Reno features the unusual wedge-shaped pop-out selfie camera and boasts a...
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Carlos Ghosn detention extended until April 22: Japan CourtA Japanese court on Friday ruled that Carlos Ghosn will remain in detention until April 22, as prosecutors grill the former Nissan boss over allegations...Senators urge Trump administration to delay decision on India's GSPTwo top American Senators have urged the Trump administration to delay until the end of the general elections its decision to terminate India's designation as...Tsunami scare in Indonesia after 6.8 earthquake strikes eastern zoneA strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake rocked eastern Indonesia Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, triggering a tsunami warning and sending panicked residents running from...Indian-origin man gets lifetime imprisonment for sexually exploiting minor in USA 41-year-old Indian-origin man in the US has been sentenced to life in prison for enticing a minor to engage in sexual conduct and 30...20 killed, 48 hurt in Quetta attackAt least 20 people — including two children, a Frontier Corps official and eight members of the Shia Hazara community — were killed on Friday...
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Ajax stun Ronaldo's Juventus to reach semisAjax stunned Juventus to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 1997 as Matthingas de Ligt's thumping second-half header secured a 2-1...Careless MU undone by Messi double as Barca cruise into semisLionel Messi pounced on two Manchester United mistakes to score twice and end their hopes of another comeback at Camp Nou as Barcelona breezed into...
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Korea's Wage Gap Much Bigger Than Japan'sThe wage gap between big and small businesses is much wider in Korea than in Japan.The average monthly salary in Korea's big conglomerates is a...Ukrainian comedian Zelenskiy wins presidencyA comedian with no political experience won a landslide victory in Ukraine’s presidential election, drawing congratulations from global leaders while dealing a stunning rebuke to...YouTuber builds world's first pasta PC that worksWhat happens when your wife casually jokes about a PC made of pasta? You actually build it! This is what happened when YouTuber Micah Laplante,...New Johor executive council expected to prioritise river pollution, causeway congestion: AnalystJohor’s new state executive council line-up will have its hands full dealing with two urgent issues – river pollution and the congestion at the Causeway...Huawei Chooses Seoul as Asian 5G HubChina's Huawei will open a 5G service development center in Seoul next month.The center will provide equipment and technological support for Korean businesses to test...Top Democrats leave open option of Trump impeachmentTop congressional Democrats left the door open on Sunday to the impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump, but said they would first need to complete...Tencent invests in app that teaches grannies how to danceTencent has reportedly invested in a dance learning app that is not aimed at teens for a change, but to middle-age and elderly users, most...'The fun begins, See you soon Sri Lanka': Last post of US man before blast A "big-hearted" US technician who was visiting Sri Lanka for work was among the hundreds killed in the Easter attacks, his employer said Monday.Dieter Kowalski,...Elle says she wants to be a pop starHollywood actress Elle Fanning, known for films like 'Teen Spirit', 'Maleficent' and 'We Bought a Zoo', dreams of becoming a pop star. "It's definitely crossed...Samsung's New Foldable Phone Faces Delays Due to Screen ProblemsSamsung has decided to postpone this week's launch of its foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, after screen troubles emerged in review units the company offered...Prince Louis turns one: British royals celebrate with three cute new photosIt's Prince Louis's first birthday today, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released three new photos of the young prince to celebrate.Click through...Death marks upsurge in Ulster violenceThe killing of a journalist in Londonderry marks the latest upsurge of violence in Northern Ireland — where fears are growing that a fragile and...How we can all help Sri Lanka recover from tragedy through tourismWhile it was named Lonely Planet’s top travel pick for 2019, Sri Lanka is a country that has been free from civil war for only...Sports pictures of the week (23.04.2019)Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain plays a forehand during her qualification match against Anna Zaja of Germany during the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix at Porsche-Arena...Google Lens app to get new filters, translate optionGoogle Lens, an app that uses image recognition to identify objects and provide relevant information, is reportedly getting a few new features.These features, first spotted...Sri Lanka never witnessed bombings of such magnitude: Defense SecretayThe Sri Lankan government never expected the Easter Sunday bombings of such magnitude, Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando said on Tuesday and asserted that it would...Replacing red meat with plant protein reduces heart disease riskA meta-analysis of trials comparing the health effects of red meat consumption with those of other diets found that substituting healthful plant protein for red...'GOT' S8: Episode 2 leaks online hours before HBO airingThe second episode of the eighth and final season of 'Game of Thrones' leaked on the Internet ahead of its scheduled broadcast time on HBO...Model S fire video adds to Tesla woes pre-resultsVideo of a parked Tesla Inc Model S exploding and a Wall Street downgrade of the electric carmaker’s stock pushed shares down 4 percent on...Will two players and two points dropped equal no top four for Chelsea?Chelsea were fearing dropping points against Burnley but what happened was so much worse on Monday night, as they did just that while also losing...Sri Lanka blames radical Islamic group for Easter terror attacksThe Sri Lankan government has blamed a homegrown Islamist group for the terrorist attacks that killed at least 290 people in churches and hotels on...
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Luxembourg's Grand Duke Jean diesLuxembourg's Grand Duke Jean, who reigned over his country for 36 years before abdicating in 2000, has died aged 98, his son Henri announced on...New train testing centre to be built at former Raffles Country Club site in TuasA new integrated train testing centre (ITTC) will soon be built at the former Raffles Country Club site to test rail systems around the clock...Sri Lanka bombings death toll rises to 359, 18 more suspects held overnightPolice say the death toll in the Easter attacks in Sri Lanka has risen to 359 and more suspects have been arrested.Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara...US congressional leaders query Google on tracking databaseTop US lawmakers on April 23 wrote to Google’s chief executive raising concerns about reports of a massive database known as Sensorvault that allegedly contains...House issues subpoena to ex-White House lawyerA House chairman subpoenaed former White House counsel Don McGahn as Democratic leaders moved to deepen their investigation of U.S. President Donald Trump while bottling...Samsung delays launch of Galaxy FoldSamsung Electronics Co. Ltd. said Monday it would delay the retail launch of its Galaxy Fold smartphone for an unspecified period of time after reviewers...Ariana opens up about her fascination for JimSinger Ariana Grande has said the celebrity she still loves the most is Hollywood star actor Jim Carrey. Grande said she adored the "Dumb and...Snap restarts user growth with original shows, Android overhaulSnap Inc’s original shows and rebuilt Android app helped it add Snapchat users for the first time in three quarters and top analyst revenue forecasts,...The best literary travel destinations to add to your must-visit list“Not I, nor anyone else, can travel that road for you. You must travel it by yourself. It is not far. It is within reach,”...Miss Bolivia 'steps down' after learning she's pregnant, says Miss UniverseModel Joyce Prado was clearly over the moon when she revealed on Instagram that she's going to have a baby. She posted a photograph of...Sri Lanka Easter blasts a retaliation to New Zealand mosque shootings: MinisterSri Lanka's worst terror attack targeting churches and luxury hotels on Easter Sunday was carried out by local Islamic extremists in retaliation for the mosque...Opinion among democrats divided over Trump impeachmentA group of Democratic presidential candidates were divided on Monday over whether Republican President Donald Trump should be impeached, reflecting a broader split in the...Can a blood pressure drug protect the brain from Parkinson's?A prescription drug already in use for the treatment of high blood pressure could be effective against conditions such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Huntington's, in...Kim wouldn't use fame to get kids into collegeReality TV star Kim Kardashian West would never use her fame and privilege to get her children into college. The 38-year-old reality star, who is...Waikiki flood fears push shore protection planHawaii’s iconic Waikiki Beach could soon be underwater as rising sea levels caused by climate change overtake its white sand beaches and bustling city streets.Predicting...Xi Jinping shows off new missile destroyers in China's naval paradeChina showed off the first of its new generation of guided missile destroyers on Tuesday as President Xi Jinping reviewed a major naval parade through...Reporters’ appeal denied by Myanmar top courtMyanmar’s top court on Tuesday rejected the appeal of two Reuters reporters sentenced to seven years in jail for breaking the Official Secrets Act, in...As Sri Lanka mourns, Islamic State claims Easter bombingsAs the death toll from the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka rose to 321 on Tuesday, the Islamic State group claimed responsibility and released images...This flagship killer could dethrone the OnePlus 7OnePlus is preparing to launch their latest handsets, the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro and ahead of it, Meizu, OnePlus’ major rival has just...New Zealand PM says no intelligence linking Sri Lanka attacks to ChristchurchNew Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday that her government was not aware of any intelligence suggesting that a devastating attack on Easter...More than 50 feared killed in landslide at Myanmar jade mine: PoliceDozens are feared dead after a landslide in northern Myanmar's Kachin state engulfed jade miners while they were sleeping, local police said Tuesday, the latest...Barcelona on verge of Liga title after beating Alaves Barcelona have one hand firmly on the La Liga title after winning 2-0 at Alaves on Tuesday, leaving them 12 points clear at the top...Primary 6 education no obstacle to serving people: New Johor exco memberNew Johor state executive councillor Tosrin Jarvanthi has candidly admitted that his highest educational qualification is primary six, adding that this has never been a...
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Japan's incoming imperial couple offers the nation something newJapan's Crown Prince Naruhito and his wife, Masako, represent a lot of firsts for an imperial couple: university-educated, multilingual and with years of experience living...LG to Stop Making Smartphones in KoreaLG is about to close its smartphone factory in Korea after four years of losses and move production to Vietnam, sources said Wednesday.LG is already...Tesla's Musk 'sees merit' in capital raise, vows profit in Q3 after large lossTesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk suggested on April 24, a capital raise could be imminent, as the electric vehicle maker lost USD 700 million...'Justice isn't inevitable': Amal Clooney makes impassioned plea on behalf of sexual violence victimsShe has long defended females around the world in her role as a human rights lawyer, and this week Amal Clooney took a stand on...With Iran and trade rifts, India feels brushed aside by US President TrumpUS President Donald Trump may count Prime Minister Narendra Modi among his international allies, but New Delhi is smarting over unexpected US decisions it sees...Sri Lanka troops join hunt for bomb attack suspectsSri Lanka deployed thousands of additional troops countrywide overnight to help police hunt for suspects in the Easter Sunday suicide blasts that killed nearly 360...Business as Usual at Hanjin as Owner's Son Takes OverThe Hanjin Group has appointed Cho Won-tae as its new chairman after his father Cho Yang-ho died suddenly earlier this month.The appointment of scandal-tainted Cho...Sports pictures of the week (24.04.2019)Jockeys race their horses at the Anzac Day Races in Melbourne, Australia, on April 25. This snake-inspired soft robot is faster, more precise than its predecessorThe researchers have developed a new and improved snake-inspired soft robot that is faster and more precise than its predecessor.The details were published in the...Avengers: Endgame', most secretive movie possible'Walt Disney Co's Marvel Studios went to great lengths to keep the plot of the movie 'Avengers: Endgam' under wraps until its highly anticipated debut...Johor water treatment plant shut indefinitely due to high ammonia readingsA water treatment plant at Simpang Renggam, near Ayer Hitam in Johor was shut down on Tuesday (Apr 23) due to high ammonia content readings,...Won Falls to 21-Month LowThe Korean won on Wednesday fell to less than W1,150 against the U.S. dollar to the lowest level in a year and nine months.The won...Ben Abeba: Meet the Scottish pensioner who opened a futuristic restaurant in the mountains of EthiopiaNot many pensioners would move from a small town in Scotland to the mountains of East Africa to find their life’s calling. But that’s exactly...Study reveals how general anesthetics affect the brainNew research reveals for the first time that diverse drugs that induce general anesthesia activate a brain circuit that brings on sleep. The scientists at Duke...Madhuri: Society is ageistMadhuri Dixit Nene was a head turner then and decades later, she continues to be one of the most graceful actresses in Bollywood. She owns...Duterte in war of words over Canada garbage rowPhilippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday demanded Canada take back tonnes of trash it had illegally shipped to Manila or risk "war", in the latest...Samsung Galaxy Fold is a tough nut to crack: iFixitSamsung Galaxy Fold is a novel device, one that aims to provide you with double the power and screen for enhanced gaming, entertainment, or productivity...Putin, Kim Jong meet in Russia to ease Korean peninsula tension, boost economic tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday that he supports ongoing efforts to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula...New bomb found in Colombo 3 days after Easter: ReportA new bomb was found in downtown area of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, on Wednesday, after multiple blasts shook the country on Sunday.According...West Indies announce World Cup squadAll-rounders Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine failed to make the cut as West Indies announced their 15-man squad for the World Cup on Wednesday with...Manchester City take big step towards title with derby winManchester City took a big step towards retaining the Premier League title with a 2-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday sending...
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Twitter tests redesigned web layoutAfter running a limited, opt-in test programme in January, Twitter appears to be testing the redesigned look for its desktop version out in the open.As...
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Belt and Road can go beyond physical infrastructure, take transparent approach in next phase: PM LeeChina’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) can move beyond the development of physical infrastructure and traditional bilateral partnerships, while taking a transparent and market-driven approach...Joe Biden shruggs off Trump's remarks about his interactions with womenDemocratic 2020 frontrunner Joe Biden faced awkward questions Friday over his treatment of women in an emotional first television appearance of his US presidential campaign...Apple recalls AC wall plug adapters over electrical shock concernsApple is recalling AC wall plug adapters in select regions over concerns of causing electrical shock, the company announced in an official blog.Apple explained that...Xi aims to soothe Belt and Road fearsChinese President Xi Jinping sought Friday to bat away concerns about his ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, saying his global infrastructure project will have “zero...Xi says to reject protectionism, open up Belt and RoadChinese President Xi Jinping urged dozens of world leaders on Saturday (Apr 27) to reject protectionism and invited more countries to participate in his global...Macron offers tax cuts to assuage ‘yellow vests’At the first major news conference of his presidency, Emmanuel Macron pledged to cut taxes on Thursday and said the French would have to work...Google Pixel 3a leaks in faint lavender colourAhead of the official unveiling at the Google I/O 2019, the Pixel 3a continues to show up in leaks. In the latest, a somewhat purple...Useless to have password expiration policies, says MicrosoftThe annoying reminders by the IT team to change your system password are pointless, after all. Tech giant Microsoft has admitted that periodic password expiration...15 killed, including 6 children in raids at IS hideout in Sri LankaSix children and three women were among 15 people killed when suicide bombers blew themselves up during a shootout with security forces in Sri Lanka's...LG Household Acquires U.S. Beauty CompanyLG Household and Health Care on Thursday said it acquired an American cosmetics company to expand its foothold in the U.S.LG signed a deal to...Supermodel Hailey faced anxietySupermodel Hailey Bieber says she faced anxiety issues a year ago and it really got to her. However, she sought help at the right time...Donald Trump confident of beating 'old' Joe Biden in 2020 Presidential raceUnited States President Donald Trump on Friday said at the age of 72 he feels like a "young, vibrant man" who can “easily” beat 76-year-old...How we are influenced by the ‘anti-fashion’ brigadeIn an irony that only the fashion world could sustain, it is often the case that anti-fashion ends up being fashionable. It’s the mavericks and...Scientists confirm blood test could track Alzheimer's diseaseA long-term study supports earlier suggestions that testing the blood for levels of a certain protein could be a noninvasive way to track the progress...KENT RO launches KENT CamEye automotive security deviceWith increasing incidences of crime against women in driver driven cars, safeguarding the security of women and children, being driven around is of paramount importance....The mastermind behind SL's Easter bombings -- Black SheepMohamed Hashim Mohamed Zahran was 12 years old when he began his studies at the Jamiathul Falah Arabic College. He was a nobody, with no...Jennifer Garner leads People magazine's beautiful listActress, businesswoman and children's advocate Jennifer Garner is featured on the cover of People magazine's annual beautiful issue, the magazine said on Tuesday. People said...Barcelona look for win to seal titleBarcelona will win La Liga with three games to spare if they beat Levante on Saturday, but manager Ernesto Valverde has ruled out resting players.Treble-chasing...US hit Pakistan with visa sanctions for refusing to take back deporteesThe United States has imposed sanctions on Pakistan after it refused to take back its citizen deportees and visa over-stayers from America, warning that it...
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Synagogue shooting kills 1, wounds 3 during Jewish holidayA 19-year-old gunman opened fire inside a synagogue near San Diego as worshippers celebrated the last day of a major Jewish holiday, killing a woman...Commentary: Why residential property prices won’t be coming down despite cooling measuresPrior to the latest cooling measures introduced in July 2018, the last time similar regulations were rolled out to moderate the residential private property market...Banan District of Chongqing combines tea culture with tourism, education to promote tea industryPupils experience rolling tea leaves at Dingxin tea garden on the Baixiang Mountain in Chongqing, southwest China, April 25, 2019. Over 300 pupils of Banan...Poor sex education, social exclusion leading mums in Malaysia to abandon babiesEvery year, over 100 newborns are found abandoned in rivers, mosques, toilets and rubbish dumps in Malaysia. More than 60 per cent of them end...Walmart experiments with AI to monitor stores in real timeWho's minding the store? In the not-too-distant future it could be cameras and sensors that can tell almost instantly when bruised bananas need to be...4 die after construction crane crushes cars in SeattleFour people died and three were injured when a construction crane on the new Google Seattle campus collapsed Saturday, pinning six cars underneath.One female and...How the UAE's 30-day stair-climbing challenge can transform your fitnessHere in the UAE, everything goes upward; the terrain may be naturally flat, but the skyward-facing country is constantly striving to build on its height....LG to Relocate 750 Workers as Phone Factory ShutsLG Electronics will relocate 750 workers from a smartphone manufacturing factory it is closing in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul to its home appliance plant in...Canada privacy watchdog taking Facebook to courtCanada's privacy czar said Thursday that he is taking Facebook to court after finding that lax practices at the social media giant allowed personal information...Xinjiang crackdown at the heart of China's Belt and RoadTraders travel freely through the bustling Khorgos special economic zone that straddles the Kazakhstan-China border, but signs on the Chinese side bear a blunt warning...1 dead, 3 injured as teenage gunman opens fire in US synagogueA teenage gunman who wrote a hate-filled manifesto opened fire at a synagogue in California on Saturday, killing one person and injuring three others including...K-pop star held on drug charges in latest scandalK-pop and drama star Park Yu-chun was arrested on Friday on charges of buying and using illegal drugs, a court said, the latest in a...Economy Shrinks to Lowest Level in a DecadeKorea's economy shrank 0.3 percent in the first three months of this year, the biggest decline since the 2008 global financial crisis.The Bank of Korea...Lawyer confirms Parvez Musharraf will return to Pakistan on May 1Pakistan's former military dictator Pervez Musharraf, who is facing high treason case, is likely to return to the country on May 1, his lawyer said...Why pet antibiotics could make their owners sickAt a small animal hospital in the United Kingdom, researchers have found a gene that enables bacteria to be highly resistant to linezolid — an...Fan favorites face death on Sunday's 'Game of Thrones'This Sunday's episode of HBO's juggernaut 'Game of Thrones' is expected to bring death - a lot of it. The fantasy series, an adaptation of...In midst of trade talks, Donald Trump takes Shinzo Abe for golf rematchHe played with Tiger Woods earlier this year, but on the golf course Saturday US President Donald Trump faced an easier -- and more familiar...Google not blocking Microsoft's new Edge browserMicrosoft’s new Edge browser that uses Chromium is under beta and the few early users discovered that Google Meet suddenly stopped working on the browser.This...Champions League the priority after Barca seal Liga titleA 1-0 victory at home to Levante was enough for Ernesto Valverde's side to clinch the Spanish title on SaturdayIt was inevitable. That Barcelona would...Two Koreas mark Moon-Kim summit anniversary with different tonesNorth and South Korea Saturday struck different notes as they marked the first anniversary of a summit between their leaders that fuelled a whirlwind of...
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Boeing CEO faces shareholders for first time since 737 MAX crashesBoeing chief executive Dennis Muilenburg will face shareholders on Monday (Apr 29) for the first time since two fatal crashes that led to the 737...Sri Lanka bars Muslim women from wearing veils in public after Easter bombingsSirisena said he was using emergency powers to ban any form of face covering in public. The restriction will take effect from Monday, his office...Apple cracks down on third-party parental control apps from App StoreApple has always believed that parents should have tools to manage their children’s device usage. It’s the reason they created, and continue to develop, Screen...Spain’s Socialists on course to regain power but talks awaitSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looks set to regain power after his Socialists overcame a historic challenge by right-wing nationalists in elections on Sunday, a...DBS posts record profit on lending gains, raises bar for Singapore banksSoutheast Asia's biggest lender DBS Group beat market estimates to post a record quarterly profit, as strong lending income offset weakness in wealth management, brokerage...Most Sri Lanka Islamist radicals killed or arrested: PM Ranil WickremesingheSri Lankan forces have killed or arrested most of the radical Islamists linked to the Easter suicide bombings and the country is ready to return...Richa Chadda: There is always enough room for good actorsCritically-acclaimed actor Richa Chadda says there is always a room for good artistes.The actor, who started her Bollywood career in 2008 with 'Oye Lucky! Lucky...Apple Smart Battery Case review: Forget that charger for two days. PeriodSmart Case, eh? What’s so great about it? One may wonder, while others are always curious about why I would slap such a bulky-looking case...One dead, seven injured as gunman opens fire at crowd in BaltimoreA gunman fired indiscriminately into a crowd that had gathered for Sunday afternoon cookouts along a west Baltimore street, killing a man and wounding seven...State Bank of India moves to invoke Essar Steel Promoter's personal guarantees of Rs 15K crThe State Bank of IndiaNSE 2.06 % on Monday filed a recovery suit against Prashant and Ravi Ruia, before the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) here...Expo 2020 Dubai: More ticket options coming soonThere will be more ticket options for Expo 2020 Dubai for residents and tourists.After the details of prices for daily and three-day tickets to the...Bargain hunters, take heed: A three-day sale is coming to DubaiKeen shoppers will have a chance to score some bargains before Ramadan kicks off, with a multi-day sale taking place in Dubai next month.The 3...Just how effective is hypnosis at relieving pain?Could hypnosis relieve pain? The largest meta-analysis to date concludes that it could be a viable, safe, cost-effective option.Researchers estimate that chronic pain affects more...Harvey Weinstein trial postponed to SeptemberThe sexual assault trial of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will take place on September 9, three months later than expected, and a New York...Indonesia president says may reshuffle cabinet before second termIndonesian President Joko Widodo is considering reshuffling his cabinet before he is sworn in for a second five-year term in October, according to comments he...OnePlus 7 Pro gets highest A+ rating: DisplayMateOnePlus announces that the new OnePlus 7 Pro has already received an A+ Top Tier Display Rating from DisplayMate for its record-breaking display, making it...Huawei hopes for Britain-like solution in New Zealand 5G bidChina’s Huawei Technologies said Britain’s decision to allow the firm a restricted role in building parts of its next-generation telecoms network was the kind of...Ukraine's Zelensky turns down Putin's offer, welcomes agitated RussiansPresident-elect Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed an offer by Vladimir Putin to provide passports to Ukrainians, and pledged instead to grant citizenship to Russians who "suffer" under...Angry Zidane apologises after Madrid lose to struggling RayoZinedine Zidane apologised and said he wished Real Madrid's miserable season would end now after they were beaten by 19th-placed Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.Madrid's response...‘Only the people can change the prime minister’: Mahathir tells Johor crown princeOnly the people can change the prime minister through the ballot box, Dr Mahathir Mohamad said on Sunday (Apr 28), in what appeared to be...Be wary of robot emotions; 'Simulated love is never love'When a robot "dies," does it make you sad? For lots of people, the answer is "yes" — and that tells us something important, and...
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China's Xi appeals to youth patriotism on centenary of student protestsPresident Xi Jinping appealed to China's youth on Tuesday (Apr 30) to love the country and dedicate themselves to the Communist Party, warning on the...Les Amis pays for staff to dine around the world – so they love their craft moreRunning a restaurant is notoriously difficult business. Especially so in lean and competitive times such as these, in a spoilt-for-choice-food haven that is Singapore. Which...U.S. shooting renews debate on hate crimesA rabbi who carried on preaching despite being wounded in the latest deadly shooting at a U.S. synagogue said Sunday that Jews would not be...Xiaomi Redmi Y3 review: Want great selfies? Look no furtherAfter a successful debut of the Redmi Note 7 series and the launch of the Redmi Go a while ago, Xiaomi is proving to the...The Badge is back: Yas Marina Circuit hosts Rolls-Royce returnTrack days are traditionally about tearing up the tarmac, often in something light, likely in something bright, but always in something sporty. As such, these...Indian among 13 foreigners arrested without valid visa in Sri LankaAn Indian is among the 13 foreign nationals arrested by police here for violating Sri Lankan immigration laws during their stay in the country, police...How religious experiences may benefit mental healthA survey of thousands of people suggests that mystical experiences positively affect a person's mental health, regardless of whether they are naturally occurring or a...Samsung Electronics bets on better second half after first quarter profit slumpsSouth Korea's Samsung Electronics Co Ltd flagged improved second-half results on expectations of a pick up in memory chip and smartphone sales, after posting its...Trump 'not happy' with India's high tariffs on American products President Donald Trump has criticised India's "big tariffs" on American paper products and the iconic Harley-Davidson bikes, saying the US has been losing billions of...Google Chrome bug can allow phishing attacks using 'inception bar'A security vulnerability in Google Chrome browser reportedly allows malicious users to launch a phishing attack using a fake address bar.The bug, as discovered by...Idris Elba marries model Sabrina DhowreBritish actor Idris Elba has married model Sabrina Dhowre in Morocco. Images featured by British Vogue on Instagram showed the star of Luther sharing an...IS leader appears in video for first time in 5 yearsThe shadowy leader of the Islamic State group claimed to appear for the first time in five years in a video released by the extremist...Samsung Unveils Vertical TVSamsung on Monday unveiled a vertical TV targeting young people who are accustomed to vertical mobile phone screens.Named the Sero, which means vertical in Korean,...UN warns of worsening humanitarian situation in LibyaFierce fighting for control of Libya's capital that has already displaced tens of thousands of people threatens to bring a further worsening of humanitarian conditions,...Hanging by a thread: Morocco's last brocade master says the craft is 'vanishing'Abdelkader Ouazzani, the last of Morocco's brocade master weavers, has been repeating the same gestures for 63 years in his dilapidated workshop in the heart...Apple AirPods 2 review: Only for those who don’t own 1Apple unveiled its second-generation AirPods last year, but surprisingly the Cupertino brand did honestly state that there’s nothing new in terms of audio performance in...Game of Thrones: Arya's got skillzWhat does it take to kill the Night King?Definitely not a pair of fire-exhaling dragons. The Night King turns out to be flame retardant.Nor does...SL President suspends police chief over blasts, names successorSri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has suspended police chief Pujith Jayasundara, his office announced on Monday after the defiant Inspector General refused to quit following...Ronaldo nets 600th club goal as goalscoring race heats upCristiano Ronaldo's unrelenting hunger for goals is plain to see.The Juventus forward netted his 600th club goal on Saturday and celebrated with typical joy. But...Lugar, nonproliferation champion, dies at 87Centrist Republican Richard Lugar, a soft-spoken foreign policy powerhouse who championed nuclear nonproliferation during 36 years in the U.S. Senate, died on Sunday at age...Trump cheers economy, criticizes DemsU.S. President Donald Trump boasted of a strong economy and criticized his Democratic presidential opponents Saturday night as he rallied supporters with familiar themes.Trump pointed...