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Death toll from southern Brazil rainfall rises to 78, many still missing
Reuters, Published on 06/05/2024
» PORTO ALEGRE/CANOAS/SAO PAULO: The death toll from heavy rains that have caused flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 78, local authorities said on Sunday, with more than 115,000 people displaced.
Musk: Twitter's ban on Trump 'grave mistake'
Reuters, Published on 26/11/2022
» WASHINGTON: Twitter's ban on then President Donald Trump after the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol by his supporters was a "grave mistake" that had to be corrected, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Friday, although he also stated that incitement to violence would continue to be prohibited on Twitter.
Malaysia lifts ban on Boeing 737 MAX
Reuters, Published on 02/09/2021
» KUALA LUMPUR: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has lifted a ban on operating Boeing's 737 MAX passenger jet after more than two years, it said in a statement on Thursday.
Some Boeing 777s grounded worldwide after engine failure
Reuters, Published on 22/02/2021
» Boeing called for the grounding of 128 of its 777 planes around the world on Sunday as US regulators investigated a United Airlines flight whose engine caught fire and fell apart over a suburban American city.
Cambodia's new internet gateway decried as repression tool
Reuters, Published on 18/02/2021
» PHNOM PENH: Human rights groups decried Cambodia's establishment this week of a China-style internet gateway that would allow all online traffic to be controlled and monitored, saying it would be a new tool for longtime leader Hun Sen to repress any opposition.
Singapore enlists air crew for public service
Reuters, Published on 07/04/2020
» SINGAPORE: Pilot Jonathan Lau knows the importance of maintaining safe distance in the skies. Now he is dishing out that advice on the ground, making sure people stay apart to help curb coronavirus infections in Singapore.
Hong Kong airport faces more turbulence
Reuters, Published on 23/08/2019
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong braced for multiple anti-government demonstrations on Friday and a "stress test" of the airport this weekend, as weeks of protest in the Chinese-ruled city showed no signs of let-up amid rising tension between China and some Western nations.
China issues top typhoon warning
Reuters, Published on 09/08/2019
» BEIJING: China issued its top warning for coastal areas of Zhejiang province Friday ahead of a strong typhoon expected to bring heavy rain and winds within hours.
Singapore and Malaysia suspend intercity rail project
Reuters, Published on 21/05/2019
» SINGAPORE: Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to suspend the construction of a billion dollar train project linking the city-state to the southern Malaysian state of Johor, their transport ministers said on Tuesday.
Russia seen adopting new tactics in US election
Reuters, Published on 06/11/2018
» SAN FRANCISCO: Russian actors believed to be connected to the government have been actively involved in spreading divisive content and promoting extreme themes in the run-up to Tuesday's US mid-term elections, but they are working harder to hide their tracks, according to government investigators, academics and security firms.