The killing of George Floyd tore Minneapolis apart. Now comes the trial.
The officer, Derek Chauvin, believed that the case against him was so devastating that he agreed to plead guilty to...
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More than 52,000 transport workers have received first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
SINGAPORE: More than 52,000 workers across the transport sector have already received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the...
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Kounde, Rakitic give Sevilla big advantage in semi with Barca
SEVILLE: Sevilla defender Jules Kounde scored an extraordinary solo goal and Ivan Rakitic struck against his old side in a...
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EU countries agree joint stance ahead of WhatsApp, Skype privacy talks
BRUSSELS: EU countries on Wednesday agreed to take a joint position in forthcoming negotiations with EU lawmakers and the European...
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Justice League Snyder cut: Zack Snyder reveals a new version of Jared Leto’s Joker
This avatar of the Joker will be seen in the Snyder Cut of Justice League premiering on HBO Max on...
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Macquarie taps renewables trend with US$2 billion infrastructure fund
Macquarie, the world's largest infrastructure investor, has raised 1.6 billion euros (US$1.93 billion) for its second global renewables fund, driven...
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Myanmar protests resume, West condemns security response
The United States and United Nations condemned the use of force against protesters who are demanding the reversal of the...
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Thailand reports 157 new coronavirus cases, one death
BANGKOK: Thailand today reported 157 new coronavirus cases, taking its total infections to 23,903. One additional death was reported, taking...
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In meeting with business leaders, Biden backs stricter income limits for stimulus checks
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said on Tuesday (Feb 9) he agreed with a proposal by Democratic lawmakers that would limit...
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Coming 2 America trailer: The sequel to Eddie Murphy film promises laughs aplenty
In Coming 2 America, Akeem (Eddie Murphy) discovers that he has a son in America, specifically in Queens. Wanting to...
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Capitol riots: Parler boss says he has been fired by the board
The board of self-styled "free speech-driven" social media platform Parler has fired its chief executive John Matze, he said on...
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China steps up vaccine diplomacy as competition with India heats up
China has decided to provide 10 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to COVAX to meet the urgent needs of developing countries,...
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Melania didn’t ‘care,’ but US first lady Jill Biden wants to show she does
WASHINGTON: The backdrop of flowers, teapot and US flag said it all: Jill Biden will be no Melania Trump as...
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US President Biden discusses China, Myanmar coup on call with Australian PM Morrison
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on a call with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison discussed how they can work together...
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Brits snap up Australian wine that didn’t go to China
Sales of Australian wine to the UK have surged almost 30% in the last year as producers try to overcome...
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House Republicans opt not to punish Greene, vote to keep Cheney
WASHINGTON: Republicans in the US House of Representatives yesterday opted not to punish newcomer Marjorie Taylor Greene for incendiary comments...
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Melbourne imposes new Covid-19 restrictions as Australian Open tennis hotel worker tests positive
SYDNEY: Australia's second-most populous city reintroduced coronavirus restrictions from today after an Australian Open hotel quarantine worker tested positive to...
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US should delay complete troop pullout in Afghanistan, says report to Congress
WASHINGTON: The United States should extend the May 1 deadline for pulling all its troops from Afghanistan, and make force...
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eBay boosted by Christmas surge in online orders
eBay has reported a jump in sales over the festive season, as coronavirus lockdowns spurred more shoppers to buy presents...
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How Hong Kong’s lowliest politicians became its champions of freedom
As the political climate in Hong Kong has rapidly changed, the councilors’ advocacy for the Chinese territory’s fragile democratic institutions...
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