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Prince William, Kate, arrive in US for visit overshadowed by new racism row
AFP, Published on 01/12/2022
» BOSTON - Prince William and wife Kate began their first visit to America in eight years Wednesday under the cloud of a fresh racism row after his godmother quit the royal household for repeatedly asking a Black British woman where she was "really" from.
Malaysian firm makes surprise bid for Macau gaming licence
AFP, Published on 15/09/2022
» HONG KONG - A company controlled by Malaysian tycoon and Genting chairman Lim Kok Thay has put in a bid for a casino licence in Macau, a surprise challenge to the decades-long oligopoly of the six incumbent operators.
Macau lockdown begins, Hong Kong mulls health code app
AFP, Published on 11/07/2022
» HONG KONG: Macau casino shares plunged on Monday as the Chinese city embarked on a week-long lockdown to curb its worst coronavirus outbreak while neighbouring Hong Kong said it was mulling a mainland-style health code system.
Joe Rogan apologises, Spotify to add advisory to podcasts
Reuters, Published on 31/01/2022
» Popular American podcaster Joe Rogan has apologised amid a backlash against Covid-19 misinformation in his programme, while his platform, Spotify Technology SA , said it would add a "content advisory" to any episode with discussion of the coronavirus.
Fury, Wilder heaviest ever for trilogy showdown
AFP, Published on 09/10/2021
» LAS VEGAS - WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and challenger Deontay Wilder will be their heaviest ever fighting weights when they clash for the third time in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Mayweather looking to entertain - for 'crazy' payday
AFP, Published on 07/05/2021
» MIAMI - Floyd Mayweather has untold riches, private jets, yachts and mansions yet the desire to entertain remains.
Wilder, Fury bulk up for heavyweight showdown
AFP, Published on 22/02/2020
» LAS VEGAS - American boxer Deontay Wilder will be at a career high weight, but will still be 42 pounds lighter than Tyson Fury for their much-anticipated heavyweight rematch at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.
Wilder, Fury ready for Vegas rematch
AFP, Published on 21/02/2020
» LAS VEGAS - The most-anticipated heavyweight showdown in nearly two decades will transfix the boxing world on Saturday when unbeaten WBC champion Deontay Wilder faces Tyson Fury in a long-awaited rematch.
People power fuels Pacquiao for Thurman battle
AFP, Published on 22/06/2019
» LOS ANGELES - After a boxing career that has spanned nearly a quarter of a century and 70 professional contests, it is little surprise that Manny Pacquiao has his training regime honed to perfection.
Pacquiao plays down presidency talk, eyes on Broner
AFP, Published on 10/01/2019
» LOS ANGELES - Manny Pacquiao played down reports linking him to a bid for the presidency of the Philippines on Wednesday, insisting he remained solely focused on the twilight of his boxing career.