Japan stirs controversy with huge COVID-19 aid contract for ad giant Dentsu
TOKYO: Off a narrow corridor above a store selling Persian rugs in central Tokyo, a small office houses a private...
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Norris expects F1 drivers to be more organised against racism
Formula One drivers will be more organised in taking a stance against racism at Silverstone this weekend after a rushed...
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Half century on, US hawks revive criticism of China normalisation
WASHINGTON: For half a century, Richard Nixon's opening to communist China has been viewed by many Americans as a diplomatic...
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Commentary: Regional trade deals must still go on, even if they are a lesser substitute
In times of trouble, countries coming together to formalise trade are doing the right thing, says one observer. CHRISTCHURCH: Did...
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Football: Liverpool’s Klopp wins LMA Manager of the Year award
REUTERS: Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp was named League Managers' Association (LMA) manager of the year on Monday after guiding the...
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Brazil COVID-19 cases rise to 2,442,375
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil on Monday (Jul 27) reported a total of 2,442,375 coronavirus cases and 87,618 deaths, as cases...
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Kelp found off Scotland dates back 16,000 years to last ice age
Scientists have discovered kelp off the coast of Scotland, Ireland and France that has survived since the last ice age,...
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Germany to impose COVID-19 tests on travellers from risk areas
BERLIN: Germany will make coronavirus tests mandatory for travellers returning from at-risk areas, Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Monday...
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California probing Amazon worker treatment during pandemic, court says
WASHINGTON: California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has opened an investigation into steps that Amazon.com Inc has taken to protect its...
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Kenya extends curfew for a month as COVID-19 cases jump
NAIROBI: Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta extended a nightly curfew on Monday (Jul 27) for 30 days to curb the spread...
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France to ban heated terraces in cafes and bars
France's government has announced new environmental measures, including a ban on heated terraces for cafes and bars. Ecology Minister Barbara...
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Coronavirus: Pet cat found to have virus in UK
A pet cat has tested positive in the UK for the strain of coronavirus that is causing the current pandemic....
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ICC discussing fate of World Test Championship with members
The fate of the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) will depend on the ability of countries to reschedule the series...
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England name Denly in 14-man squad for Ireland ODIs
World champions England on Monday named batsman Joe Denly in their 14-man squad for the three-match one-day international series against...
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Qatar confirms plan to bid for 2032 Olympics
Empty seats were an issue when Qatar hosted 2019 World Athletics Championships DOHA: Qatar will seek to host the...
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Hong Kong bans social gatherings of more than 2 people to curb surge in COVID-19 cases
HONG KONG: Hong Kong on Monday (Jul 27) announced further restrictions to curb a surge in COVID-19 cases, including a...
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WHO says COVID-19 by far its worst global health emergency
GENEVA: The new coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 16 million people is easily the worst global health emergency...
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Rain delays start of fourth day of England-West Indies test
Heavy rain over Manchester delayed the start of play on the fourth day of the third and final test between...
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Cricket: Rain frustrates Broad’s bid for 500 wickets, England win
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Rain kept Stuart Broad waiting for his 500th Test wicket as bad weather frustrated England's bid for...
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Football: Jan Vertonghen confirms Spurs exit
LONDON: Jan Vertonghen announced his departure from Tottenham after eight years at the Premier League club on Monday (Jul 27)....
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