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‘What Is Wrong With You?’: Trump Slammed For Tone-Deaf Comments To Storm Survivors
President Donald Trump made a number of eyebrow-raising comments on Wednesday
NewsReutersFlooding expected to worsen as Florence passes through Carolinas
Flooding across the Carolinas in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, which has killed 36 people, was expected to worsen over the next couple of days, forecasters said. Twenty-one flood gauges showed major or moderate flooding early on Thursday in southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina
NewsReutersFour children killed in Netherlands as train hits 'cargo' bicycle
Four children were killed and two people were wounded when a train struck a "cargo" bicycle, widely used by Dutch parents to transport their children, police said on Thursday. Police said the cargo bike was electrically powered and had been transporting the children from a pre-school centre
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Judge sets Najib’s bail at RM3.5m after lawyer asked for only RM500,000
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been granted bail today after claiming trial to 21 counts of money laundering and a separate four counts of power abuse over nearly RM2.3 billion...
NewsAFP NewsEU tells Facebook 'patience at limit' on consumer rules
The EU warned social network Facebook on Thursday to bring "misleading" consumer terms in line with the bloc's rules by the end of the year or risk financial penalties. "My patience has reached its limit," EU Justice and Consumer Affairs Commissioner Vera Jourova said in a statement
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Samantha Bee Issues Brutal Reminder About Rape To Brett Kavanaugh's Defenders
Samantha Bee used the medium of rhyme to remind people of exactly why rape is
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More than HK$100 million worth of ketamine found in welded machine shipped to Taiwan through Hong Kong
More than HK$100 million worth of drugs was found stashed in a compact hydraulic machine shipped into Taiwan from mainland China through Hong Kong, according to Taiwanese authorities. The 200kg ketamine seizure – enough to supply “2 million” abusers – was made in August along with the arrests of two
NewsAFP NewsEU to talk with Egypt, north Africans to curb migrants
EU leaders have agreed to open talks with Egypt and other north African countries as "an important further step" to curb migration to Europe, Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said Thursday. Kurz said leaders meeting in the Austrian city of Salzburg backed the plan after noting that
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Urgent appeal for residents to help save Sha Tin banyan tree uprooted during Typhoon Manghkut
A veteran tree expert made an urgent appeal to residents living in Sha Tin to work together to save an umbrella-shaped Chinese banyan that collapsed in Penfold Park, in spite of the Jockey Club’s earlier decision to remove the popular tree. Fondly remembered by many who have visited the park next to
StyleAFP RelaxNigeria suspends relaunch of national airline
"I regret to announce that the Federal Executive Council has taken the tough decision to suspend the National Carrier Project in the interim," said Sirika in a statement posted on Twitter. The formation of a new national airline was a key election campaign promise made by President Muhammadu
NewsAFP NewsEU leaders 'almost unanimous' for second Brexit vote: Malta PM
There is "almost unanimous" backing among European Union leaders for Britain to hold another referendum on Brexit, Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said Thursday. "I think most of us would welcome a situation where there is the possibility of the British people putting things into
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Ping An to cast tech spotlight on Singapore’s wealth market
A Ping An Group offshoot has launched an online platform aimed squarely at attracting wealthy Singaporean clients, as China’s largest companies continue to make headway into Southeast Asian and other international markets using cutting-edge technology. Lu International (Singapore) Financial Asset Exchange
NewsReutersFormer Malaysian PM charged with money laundering, abuse of power
Malaysian prosecutors charged former Prime Minister Najib Razak with 21 counts of money laundering and four counts of abuse of power on Thursday over hundreds of millions of dollars received in his personal bank account. The charges bring the total number against Najib to 32 as investigators ramp up
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Donald Trump's Old Tweets About The 'Deep State' Are Coming Back To Haunt Him
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Bersih 2.0: Najib’s arrest is a victory for all Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Electoral reform group, Bersih 2.0, today said the arrest of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak for allegedly siphoning funds from 1Malaysia Development Bhd was a...
StyleAFP RelaxNew Z4 takes center stage in BMW lineup for 2018 Paris Motor Show
The BMW lineup for the Paris Motor Show, which opens Thursday, October 4, will include the world premiere of the brand's new Z4 roadster, the X5 SUV and the sporty M5 Competition sedan. The BMW Z4 will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show. The car, which the German car manufacturer describes
NewsAFP NewsSeeking votes in eSwatini, where the king's rule is absolute
On a patch of grass beside a mountain track, eSwatini parliamentary candidate Alec Lushaba makes one final push for votes -- addressing an audience of five women and four children. Lushaba is dressed in a traditional robe which leaves his shoulders and legs bare, and which is emblazoned with birthday
NewsAFP NewsChina shrugs off trade war 'obstacles'
Chinese officials are shrugging off warnings that the trade spat with the United States could slash the country's economic growth, with state-run media saying Beijing can "outlast" the tariffs war. Donald Trump this week announced another $200 billion worth of goods on which to foist levies
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China urges Pakistan to help maintain trust after new government hints at rethink over economic corridor
China has urged Pakistan to help maintain mutual trust and ensure the smooth development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a project that has been criticised in the South Asian nation for the levels of debt it has incurred as a result. President Xi Jinping made the comments in a meeting with
StyleAFP RelaxSephora launches K-beauty makeup collection with Memebox
Sephora has unveiled its first-ever K-beauty color cosmetics collaboration, in partnership with Memebox. The retailer has teamed up with the K-beauty platform, which specializes in bringing Korean-themed cosmetics to US clients, on ‘Kaja', a line of makeup products designed for girls on the go.
FinanceReutersEU says Facebook must comply with EU consumer rules by end-2018 or face sanctions
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Europe's justice chief gave U.S. social media giant Facebook until the end of the year to comply with EU consumer rules or face sanctions.
NewsAFP NewsAsian markets edge up but rally wobbles
Most Asian markets rose Thursday but their recent rally lost its legs, though emerging market currencies held their own after Beijing's pledge not to weaponise the yuan in its trade standoff with the United States. Regional markets have been on the rise this week after the latest tit-for-tat tariffs
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Najib’s supporters allowed into Duta Court after protest
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — The authorities allowed about 100 supporters of Datuk Seri Najib Razak into the Duta Court Complex, following protestations that police had attempted to block their entry....
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