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Japan takes 15 phone-scam suspects from Thailand
Kyodo News, Published on 24/05/2019
» TOKYO: Japanese police on Friday arrested 15 suspects transported from Bangkok in connection with a large-scale phone scam, to which hundreds of people are believed to have fallen victim.
Man City batter Brighton to retain Premier League title
AFP, Published on 12/05/2019
» BRIGHTON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester City held off a titanic challenge from Liverpool to become the first side in a decade to retain the Premier League title by coming from behind to beat Brighton 4-1 on Sunday.
Taiwan train derailment blamed on mechanical, human errors
Published on 26/11/2018
» TAIPEI: A preliminary investigation report into last month's train crash in northeastern Taiwan that killed 18 people has confirmed that two mechanical problems as well as human errors contributed to the accident, government officials said on Monday.
Apec summit fails to reach consensus amid US-China spat
Published on 18/11/2018
» PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea: Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum failed to reach a consensus on a post-summit declaration amid discord between the United States and China, as they wrapped up a two-day meeting, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill said on Sunday.
Asia-Pacific nations eye 2019 conclusion of trade deal
Kyodo News, Published on 14/11/2018
» Leaders from 16 Asia-Pacific nations including Japan, China and India said Wednesday they will now seek a free-trade agreement in 2019, missing a year-end deadline amid disagreements over tariffs and other politically sensitive issues.
Gap apologises for 'incorrect' Chinese map on T-shirts
Kyodo News, Published on 15/05/2018
» HONG KONG: US clothing retailer Gap apologised late Monday for selling T-shirts with an "incorrect" map of China, after it became the latest among foreign companies that China has taken offence with in relation to its territorial claims.
Liverpool reach Champions League final after nervy night in Rome
AFP, Published on 03/05/2018
» ROME - Liverpool held off a spirited Roma fightback to reach the Champions League final 7-6 on aggregate despite losing 4-2 in a hectic semi-final second leg in Rome.
Volcanic tremors hinder search after deadly eruption in Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 24/01/2018
» Volcanic tremors forced police and firefighters to suspend search operations on Wednesday at a ski resort near a volcano in eastern Japan that erupted the day before, officials said.
Hawaii panics over false North Korean missile alert
Associated Press, Published on 15/01/2018
» HONOLULU: The second recent blunder in Hawaii's planning for a possible North Korean nuclear attack left islanders shaken after an emergency alert warning of an imminent strike sounded on hundreds of thousands of cellphones.
Transgender whistleblower Manning to run for US Senate
Associated Press, Published on 14/01/2018
» NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland, US: Chelsea Manning intends to run for the US Senate in Maryland, returning the transgender former soldier to the spotlight after her conviction for leaking classified documents and her early release from military prison.