Late Modeste goal earns point for 10-man TianjinBy Michael ChurchHONG KONG, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Fabio Cannavaro breathed a sigh of relief as Anthony Modeste's late goal earned Tianjin Quanjian a 1-1 draw.......
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Hong Kong protests: Thousands agitate over extended sentences for 'Umbrella Movement' leadersJoshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow, leaders of the 2014 Umbrella Movement rallies, were sentenced to six to eight months in jail for their role in a protest that sparked the months-long demonstrations calling for democratic reforms
The post Hong Kong protests: Thousands agitate over extended sen....
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SMEs' eligibility for audit exemptionsPETALING JAYA: The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) is seeking a review of the threshold of eligibility for audit exemptions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), after the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) allowed audit exemption for dormant and zero-revenue companies, and those....
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Crowds rally in Hong Kong after activists jailedHONG KONG: Thousands of supporters of three jailed young democracy activists took to the streets in Hong Kong Sunday to protest their sentences.
Joshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow, leaders of the 2014 Umbrella Movement rallies, were sentenced to six to eight months in jail Thursday for their r....
Crowds rally in Hong Kong after activists jailedThousands of supporters of three jailed young democracy activists took to the streets in Hong Kong Sunday to protest their sentences.Joshua Wong, Nathan Law.......
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Cambridge University Press comes under fire for giving in to Chinese censorship requests(Web Desk) – Cambridge University Press, one of the most respectable and oldest publishing houses has come under fire by academics throughout the world for bowing down to China’s demands of censorship.The press has been accused for agreeing to eliminate politically sensitive articles fro....
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Soccer-Battleground Asia for China's heavy hittersBy Michael ChurchHONG KONG, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou Evergrande and big spending Shanghai SIPG take their domestic rivalry.......
Out-clause in Christian's contract?MANILA, Philippines - Fil-German Christian Standhardinger said yesterday he's not allowed to talk about the terms of his six-month Hong Kong Eastern Long Lio....
AI revolution will be all about humans, says Siri trailblazerIT'S 2050 and the world revolves around you.
From the contents of your fridge to room temperature – digital assistants ensure your home runs smoothly. Your screens know your taste and show channels you want to see as you enter the room. Your car is driverless and your favourite barman may ....
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California scientists are calling for the largest US investment in climate research in yearsAP Photo/Jae C. Hong, FileThe sunny state’s been defying the Trump administration’s, er, lax approach to climate action by leading the way on their own since before the inauguration.
Now, a cohort of scientists in the state are proposing plans for a climate research institute. It w....
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Dozens of nationalities among Spain attack victimsPARIS: The twin vehicle attacks in Spain that left 14 dead and over 100 more injured in a bustling tourist area of Barcelona and the nearby seaside resort of Cambrils affected people of some three dozen nationalities.
The dead and injured came from countries as varied as France, Venezuela, Austra....
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Traders have lost almost $10 billion betting against Alibaba this year (BABA)AP ImagesIf you're thinking about betting against Alibaba's stock, you might first consider simply lighting your money on fire.
Traders wagering on declines in the company's shares have lost a grand total of $9.8 billion in 2017, according to data provided by financial analytics firm S3 Partners. T....
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#FridayFeels: Wer na u?Alam kong matagal nang na-set ang lakadPero grabe kasi ang traffic, hindi umuusad.Alam kong malapit lang naman 'yanPero paano kung umulan?Alam kong baka wala nang kinabukasanPero ang pagkakaibigan nati'y wala namang kamatayan.At tanggap ko na talagang ganito akoMahal kita bes, pero mahal .......
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1 South Korean soldier dead, 6 injured in artillery explosionREUTERS/Kim Hong-JiSEOUL (Reuters) - An explosion during an artillery exercise on Friday injured six South Korean soldiers and killed a seventh, a South Korean army official told Reuters.
The incident did not have anything to do with North Korea, said the official, who declined to be identified as ....
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European, Asian stocks falter on Spain attacks, US sell-offLONDON (AFP) - European and Asia stocks slid Friday as traders sought haven investments such as the yen and gold following an attack in Barcelona that sent airline share prices tumbling.Thursdays deadly van attack in the Catalan capital compounded investors concerns over economic policy paralysis i....
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Hong Kong's Umbrella Movement leaders jailedHong Kong (AFP) Aug 17, 2017
Joshua Wong and two other young leaders of Hong Kong's huge Umbrella Movement rallies were jailed Thursday for their role in the 2014 pro-democracy protests, dealing a fresh blow to the campaign for political reform.
The sentences handed down by the city's Court ....
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IGB REIT issues up to RM5 billion medium-term notes to fund investment activitiesPETALING JAYA: IGB Real Estate Investment Trust (IGB REIT) is issuing medium-term notes (MTNs) of up to RM5 billion in nominal value to raise funds for its investment activities.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, IGB REIT said the proceeds raised from the issue of MTNs may be used to finance its i....
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Liverpool boss Klopp dismisses last Crystal Palace gameLiverpool have already beaten Crystal Palace this season but manager Jurgen Klopp admits it will have no bearing on this weekend's encounter. The Reds beat Palace 2-0 in Hong Kong last month.....
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Beijing defends jailing of Hong Kong activistsBEIJING: China on Friday rejected international criticism of the jailing of three prominent Hong Kong activists, warning against using "so-called democracy" to conduct "illegal violent activities".
Joshua Wong and two other young leaders of Hong Kong's huge Umbrella Movement protests were se....
Beijing defends jailing of Hong Kong activistsChina on Friday rejected international criticism of the jailing of three prominent Hong Kong activists, warning against using "so-called democracy" to.......
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Hong Kong activists fear more jailings after Wong imprisonedHONG KONG: Hong Kong democracy campaigners raised fears Friday that they too would be jailed after the city's Beijing-backed government succeeded in putting Joshua Wong and two other prominent activists behind bars.
Supporters and rights group said the sentencing Thursday was more proof tha....
Abducted heiress expresses gratitude to kidnappersQueenie Rosita Law is the granddaughter of a late Hong Kong textile tycoon.
In a new book, the 31-year-old disclosed details of her kidnapping in 2015 which saw her being kept in a cave for four days.....
No Evidence of Infected Eggs and Products With Fipronil on Bulgarian Market''There is no evidence of infected eggs and products with fipronil in our country'', said Dr. Tatyana Nikolova, Head of Food Control at the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BSAF), according to bTV.
"Fipronil preparations in our country are not allowed in buildings with birds. In Western Europe is us....
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Genting Hong Kong records $200m loss as investment increasesGenting Hong Kong has reported a total comprehensive income for the first half 2017 period of $165 million, with a loss for the period of $203.2 million. The losses were mainly due to the start-up of new brands for the cruise division and investment at the MV Werften Shipyard as it readies itself fo....
Street joints and empires in noodle-crazed Hong KongHONG KONG: From decades-old holes in the wall to multi-million dollar businesses, Hong Kong's noodle scene is a moneyspinner in a city that runs on quick and affordable comfort food.
Steaming bowls are served up 24 hours a day, often in clear richly flavoured broths and topped with fishballs....
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Asian shares slide as Wall Street fall, Spain attack weighAsian stocks sank Friday as global investor sentiment was battered by big losses on Wall Street amid U.S. political turmoil and a deadly van attack in Spain. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 1 percent to 19,505.23 and South Korea's Kospi shed 0.2 percent to 2,356.58. Hong.......
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Street joints and empires in noodle-crazed Hong KongFrom decades-old holes in the wall to multi-million dollar businesses, Hong Kong's noodle scene is a moneyspinner in a city that runs on quick and affordable.......
Huzaifa, Asad, Malik, Mansoor in semi-finalsKARACHI: Pakistan’s Huzaifa Ibrahim, Asadullah, Abdul Malik, and Mansoor Zaman qualified for the semi-finals of the 24th Asian Junior Individual Squash Open in Amman, Jordan, on Thursday.
Huzaifa first defeated Ahmed Bedkash of Jordan 11-0, 11-3, 11-4 in the second round and then beat Tse J....
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Fitness instructor falls to death while taking pictures from 12th floorBy Clifford Lo A Hong Kong fitness trainer fell to his death from a commercial building in the city while standing on railings to take photos of two other instructors.The incident happened on the 12th floor of Li Dong Building.......
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Singaporeans in action todayAugust 18, 2017 5:00 AMARCHERY Mixed team compound Ang Han Teng, Alan Lee, Pang Toh Jin, Goh Hong Hui, Madeleine Ong, Christina Gunawan, Low Luan Eng (from 9.30am)....
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Portuguese perfectionIronically, considering that Hong Kong is just next door to Macau, finding authentic Portuguese dishes is difficult here. But there is one spot on the second floor of Parekh House in Central.....
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Lobster Lady shows way againThe Lobster Lady and a speedy customer had the last laugh as they beat the crowds who went salivating for the HK$1 deals and gimmicks at the Hong Kong Food Expo which opened yesterday.....
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Tributes flood in for top clinicianTributes poured in last night for Sir David Todd, "the teacher of all doctors" and eminent University of Hong Kong hematologist, who died in Queen Mary Hospital on Wednesday night at age 89.....
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Lau given funeral fit for kingThe uncrowned king of the New Territories Lau Wong-fat was given a funeral fit for royalty yesterday. Mourning ceremonies were held at three places as his cortege passed by after starting off at the Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point at 9am.....
