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Most Asian markets up but trade fears stalk investors
AFP, Published on 08/08/2018
» HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly rose Wednesday, building on a positive start to the week as investors are cheered by healthy earnings but uncertainty caused by the US-China trade row is keeping optimism in check.
Wawrinka fights back to knock out Kyrgios, Djokovic eases through
AFP, Published on 08/08/2018
» TORONTO: Stan Wawrinka and Novak Djokovic reached the second round of the Toronto Masters on Tuesday, with both men polishing their pre-US Open form.
Tiger, McIlroy in 'deep end' early in 100th PGA duel
AFP, Published on 08/08/2018
» ST LOUIS: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, past major winners trying to rise once more from contenders to champions, tee off side-by-side when the 100th PGA Championship starts Thursday.
US tariffs on Chinese goods to hit $50bn Aug 23: USTR
AFP, Published on 08/08/2018
» WASHINGTON: The first round of President Donald Trump's punitive tariffs on China will hit the full US$50 billion in goods starting Aug 23, the government announced Tuesday.
New-look England try to do without Stokes in 2nd India Test
AFP, Published on 08/08/2018
» LONDON: England will be without Ben Stokes while India could make changes too for the second Test at Lord's on Thursday.
Hughes, Asher-Smith seal historic sprint double for Britain
AFP, Published on 08/08/2018
» BERLIN: Zharnel Hughes and Dina Asher-Smith claimed a historic European sprint double for Britain on Tuesday as they won the men and women's 100 metres at Berlin's Olympic Stadium.
Lady Gaga heads to Vegas with dual shows
AFP, Published on 08/08/2018
» NEW YORK: Pop star Lady Gaga on Tuesday announced a residency in Las Vegas with twin shows to display her two sides -- extravagant and glitzy, and stripped back and jazzy.
Tesla boss Musk tweets he may go private
AFP, Published on 08/08/2018
» NEW YORK: Controversial Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said Tuesday he was considering taking the company private, sending shares sharply higher before trading was halted.
Myanmar's captured elephants 'die younger' than domestic-born
AFP, Published on 08/08/2018
» PARIS: Asian elephants snatched from the wild and conscripted to haul logs in Myanmar's timber industry live on average five years less than working elephants born in captivity, researchers said Tuesday.
Germany jails couple for pimping young son online
AFP, Published on 07/08/2018
» FREIBURG, Germany: A court handed down lengthy jail sentences Tuesday to a couple for repeatedly sexually abusing their young son and selling him to paedophiles online, in a shocking case that raised pointed questions about the competence of child protection services.