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‘Snow guns’ spewing Beijing Olympics snow raise environment concerns
‘Snow guns’ spewing Beijing Olympics snow raise environment concerns
YANQING: Bright yellow turbines line the slopes of the Beijing Winter Olympics, spraying out the artificial snow needed for the Games to take place.
‘Get ready to be kicked out,’ Bali warns New Year COVID violators
‘Get ready to be kicked out,’ Bali warns New Year COVID violators
BALI: Foreign revellers on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali have been warned they may be deported if they are caught violating COVID-19 health rules during New Year celebrations, authorities warned yesterday (Dec 30).
Man Utd cruise past COVID-hit Burnley
Man Utd cruise past COVID-hit Burnley
FOOTBALL: Manchester United cruised to a morale-boosting 3-1 win against Burnley on the eve of Alex Ferguson’s 80th birthday yesterday (Dec 30) to strengthen their push for a Premier League top-four finish.
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell convicted of sex trafficking
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell convicted of sex trafficking
NEW YORK: British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty yesterday (Dec 29) of recruiting and grooming young girls to be sexually abused by the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Thailand thump Indonesia 4-0 in Suzuki Cup final first leg
Thailand thump Indonesia 4-0 in Suzuki Cup final first leg
FOOTBALL: Chanathip Songkrasin scored twice as Thailand closed in on a sixth AFF Suzuki Cup title with a 4-0 thumping of Indonesia in the first leg of the final yesterday (Dec 29).
WHO warns of Omicron overload as China, Europe impose new curbs
WHO warns of Omicron overload as China, Europe impose new curbs
WASHINGTON: The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned yesterday (Dec 28) that the Omicron coronavirus variant could overwhelm healthcare systems despite early studies suggesting it causes milder disease, as China and Germany reintroduced tough restrictions to stem new infections.
Liverpool stunned as Lookman lifts Leicester
Liverpool stunned as Lookman lifts Leicester
FOOTBALL: Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool had only themselves to blame for their shock 1-0 defeat at Leicester as Mohamed Salah’s penalty miss and Ademola Lookman’s winner dented the Reds’ title challenge yesterday (Dec 28).
Myanmar actor famous in Thailand jailed for 3 years
Myanmar actor famous in Thailand jailed for 3 years
MYANMAR: A leading Myanmar actor, singer and model who was on a junta celebrity wanted list for supporting pro-democracy protests has been jailed for three years, his legal team said yesterday (Dec 27).
Australia retain Ashes after crushing humiliated England
Australia retain Ashes after crushing humiliated England
CRICKET: A relentless Australia spearheaded by debutant Scott Boland skittled England for an embarrassing 68 today (Dec 28) to win the third Test by an innings and 14 runs and retain the Ashes with two matches still to play.
Six of the best for Man City as Chelsea get back on track
Six of the best for Man City as Chelsea get back on track
FOOTBALL: Manchester City opened up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a first half demolition of Leicester in a thrilling 6-3 win as Chelsea got back on track with a 3-1 victory at Aston Villa yesterday (Dec 26).
Early drama in COVID-hit Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Early drama in COVID-hit Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Australian super maxi LawConnect snatched an early lead in the annual Sydney to Hobart race Sunday as a COVID-depleted fleet of 88 yachts embarked on one of the world’s toughest ocean events.
Sea turtles return to Thailand’s shores during pandemic
Sea turtles return to Thailand’s shores during pandemic
PHUKET: After laying eggs on a deserted Thai beach, a green sea turtle dives back into the turquoise-coloured waters of the Andaman Sea - a welcome sight for biologists who say the absence of tourists spurred the marine animal’s return.
US bans Xinjiang imports, forcing firms to navigate sticky diplomacy
US bans Xinjiang imports, forcing firms to navigate sticky diplomacy
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden signed a law yesterday (Dec 23) virtually banning all imports from the Chinese region of Xinjiang in response to concerns over forced labour, as US companies find themselves caught in the diplomatic fray.
US regulator authorises Merck’s COVID pill
US regulator authorises Merck’s COVID pill
WASHINGTON: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday (Dec 23) authorised Merck’s COVID pill for high risk adults, a day after giving the green light to a similar pill by Pfizer.
US health regulator authorises Pfizer’s COVID pill
US health regulator authorises Pfizer’s COVID pill
WASHINGTON: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday (Dec 22) authorised Pfizer’s COVID pill for high-risk people aged 12 and over, calling it an important milestone in the pandemic that will allow millions to access the treatment.
G7 condemns ‘erosion’ of democracy in Hong Kong polls
G7 condemns ‘erosion’ of democracy in Hong Kong polls
HONG KONG: World powers yesterday (Dec 20) condemned Hong Kong’s tightly vetted legislature vote, saying rules imposed by Beijing that reduced directly elected seats and controlled who could stand had eroded democracy in the Chinese territory.
Battling England succumb as Australia clinch second Ashes Test
Battling England succumb as Australia clinch second Ashes Test
CRICKET: Australia ground down a battling England to win the second Test in Adelaide today (Dec 20) and go 2-0 up in the Ashes series, leaving the visitors’ dreams of winning back the hallowed urn in tatters.
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai denies making sexual assualt claim
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai denies making sexual assualt claim
BEIJING: Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied accusing anyone of sexual assault in her first media comments since publicly alleging that a top Communist Party official forced her to have sex.
Floods in Malaysia displace over 22,000 people
Floods in Malaysia displace over 22,000 people
MALAYSIA: Over 22,000 people were evacuated throughout Malaysia today (Dec 19) as the country faces some of its worst flooding in years.
US Olympians to be briefed on Chinese law before Beijing Games
US Olympians to be briefed on Chinese law before Beijing Games
LOS ANGELES: The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee said yesterday (Dec 17) that it is preparing athletes and officials for a 2022 Beijing Winter Games “unlike any other” amid continuing coronavirus concerns and criticism of China’s human rights record.