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US journalist detained in Myanmar hit with third charge: lawyer
US journalist detained in Myanmar hit with third charge: lawyer
MYANMAR: An American journalist detained for months by Myanmar’s junta has been denied bail and hit with a third criminal charge, his lawyer told AFP today (Nov 4).
US gives final approval of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for children aged 5-11
US gives final approval of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for children aged 5-11
WASHINGTON: The United States can now start giving children aged 5-11 the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID vaccine, US health authorities said yesterday (Nov 2) in a move hailed by President Joe Biden as a “turning point” in the fight against the pandemic.
Tottenham appoint serial winner Conte as new manager
Tottenham appoint serial winner Conte as new manager
FOOTBALL: Tottenham Hotspur appointed former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte as their new manager yesterday (Nov 2) following the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo after an ill-fated four-month reign.
Tottenham sack manager Nuno Espirito Santo
Tottenham sack manager Nuno Espirito Santo
FOOTBALL: Tottenham announced today (Nov 1) they had sacked manager Nuno Espirito Santo and his coaching staff after a stuttering start to the Premier League season.
Man arrested after knife, fire attack on Tokyo train
Man arrested after knife, fire attack on Tokyo train
TOKYO: A man was arrested for attempted murder after a knife and fire attack on a train in Tokyo yesterday (Oct 31), Japanese media said, with at least 17 people reportedly injured and one in critical condition after being stabbed.
Man Utd bounce back, Chelsea extend lead after Liverpool, Man City slips
Man Utd bounce back, Chelsea extend lead after Liverpool, Man City slips
FOOTBALL: Manchester United bounced back with a 3-0 win at Tottenham yesterday (Oct 30) as Chelsea took advantage of stumbles by Liverpool and Manchester City to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to three points.
Embattled Facebook parent company changes name to ‘Meta’
Embattled Facebook parent company changes name to ‘Meta’
SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg yesterday (Oct 28) announced the parent company’s name is being changed to “Meta” to represent a future beyond just its troubled social network.
Taiwan leader has ‘faith’ US will defend island
Taiwan leader has ‘faith’ US will defend island
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s president says she has “faith” the United States would defend the island against a Chinese attack, as Beijing and Washington trade barbs over Taipei’s place on the global stage.
Stokes boosts England’s Ashes cause
Stokes boosts England’s Ashes cause
CRICKET: Talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes has been added to the England squad for the tour of Australia later this year, delivering a huge boost in their bid to reclaim the Ashes.
Myanmar in spotlight as US joins Asean summit
Myanmar in spotlight as US joins Asean summit
ASEAN: Coup-hit Myanmar’s bloody crisis will take centre stage at a Southeast Asian summit today (Oct 26) that the country’s junta chief has been barred from attending, as international pressure mounts on the military regime.
Calls to ban guns on movie sets grow after Baldwin shooting
Calls to ban guns on movie sets grow after Baldwin shooting
LOS ANGELES: Calls were growing yesterday (Oct 24) to ban the use of firearms in movie-making, as Hollywood struggled to come to terms with Alec Baldwin’s fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Hat-trick hero Salah hails ‘big win’ as Liverpool crush Man Utd
Hat-trick hero Salah hails ‘big win’ as Liverpool crush Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Mohamed Salah hailed a “big win” for Liverpool as the Egyptian forward’s hat-trick inspired a 5-0 victory against humiliated Manchester United at Old Trafford yesterday (Oct 24).
Chelsea hit Norwich for seven, Man City beat Brighton
Chelsea hit Norwich for seven, Man City beat Brighton
FOOTBALL: Chelsea opened up a two-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 7-0 demolition of Norwich, while Phil Foden starred as Manchester City moved up to second place after a 4-1 victory at Brighton yesterday (Oct 23).
Quartararo eyes MotoGP title as Rossi waves goodbye to Misano
Quartararo eyes MotoGP title as Rossi waves goodbye to Misano
MOTOGP: Fabio Quartararo is within touching distance of his first MotoGP world title at tomorrow’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix which will host Valentino Rossi’s final farewell to his adoring Italian fans.
Revived Man Utd face Liverpool, Chelsea battle injury woes
Revived Man Utd face Liverpool, Chelsea battle injury woes
FOOTBALL: Manchester United, revived by their European escape act, face a stern test against bitter rivals Liverpool in a crucial clash in the Premier League title race this weekend.
Prop gun fired by Alec Baldwin kills woman on set
Prop gun fired by Alec Baldwin kills woman on set
WORLD: US actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that killed a cinematographer and wounded the director on a film set in New Mexico, US law enforcement officers said yesterday (Oct 21).
Moscow to shut non-essential services as COVID cases spike
Moscow to shut non-essential services as COVID cases spike
MOSCOW: The capital of Europe’s worst COVID-hit nation, will shut non-essential services between Oct 28 and Nov 7 as deaths soar and vaccination rates stall in the country, the city’s mayor said yesterday (Oct 21).
Flights cancelled, schools closed as China fights virus outbreak
Flights cancelled, schools closed as China fights virus outbreak
BEIJING: Authorities in China cancelled hundreds of flights, closed schools and ramped up mass testing today (Oct 21) to try and stamp out a new COVID-19 outbreak linked to a group of tourists.
Trump announces plans to launch new social network ‘TRUTH Social’
Trump announces plans to launch new social network ‘TRUTH Social’
WORLD: Former US president Donald Trump announced plans yesterday (Oct 20) to launch his own social network, in the latest push to reclaim his internet dominance after he was banned from Twitter and Facebook in the wake of the violent Capitol insurrection.
Myanmar to free 5,000 jailed anti-coup protesters
Myanmar to free 5,000 jailed anti-coup protesters
YANGON: Myanmar will release more than 5,000 people jailed for protesting against the February coup which ousted the civilian government, the country’s junta chief said today (Oct 18).