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Vietnam says ex-top police official organised gambling ring
Associated Press, Published on 12/03/2018
» HANOI: The former chief of Vietnam's police department for high-tech crimes has been arrested on suspicion of organizing a multimillion-dollar international gambling ring as the ruling Communist Party pushes an unprecedented crackdown on corruption.
China censors frantically scrub anti-Xi critics, satire
Associated Press, Published on 27/02/2018
» BEIJING: Chinese censors acted quickly Monday to remove satirical commentary online about the ruling Communist Party's move to enable President Xi Jinping to stay in power indefinitely, while political observers weighed the possibility that China will return to an era of one-man rule.
North Korea's Olympic ambition falters
Associated Press, Published on 20/02/2018
» PYEONGCHANG, South Korea: Kim Jong Un wants to turn his country into an international sports power - think East Germany in the 1970s and 80s. The North Korean leader is pouring resources into training and infrastructure, athletes are getting more recognition than ever and the country now even has an all-sports television channel, though it's not clear how many citizens are able to actually watch it.
John Mahoney, who played cranky dad on 'Frasier,' dies at 77
Associated Press, Published on 06/02/2018
» LOS ANGELES: John Mahoney, who as the cranky, blue-collar dad in "Frasier" played counterpoint to pompous sons Frasier and Niles, has died. Mahoney was 77.
Defence helps Eagles win 1,000-yard Super Bowl
Associated Press, Published on 05/02/2018
» MINNEAPOLIS: A defensive play helped clinched Philadelphia's first title in the Super Bowl era in the first 1,000-yard Super Bowl.
Prosecutors demand 12-year prison term for Samsung heir Lee
Associated Press, Published on 27/12/2017
» SEOUL: Prosecutors on Wednesday demanded a 12-year prison term for Samsung's jailed billionaire heir Lee Jae-yong, who reportedly maintained his innocence during an appeal of his conviction on bribery and other charges.
Scotland irate as Brexit kills 'Capital of Culture' bid
Associated Press, Published on 24/11/2017
» LONDON: UK politicians expressed dismay Thursday after the European Union booted Britain out of the contest to become European Capital of Culture because of Brexit.
Rahm pips Kiradech at Dubai, Fleetwood wins European title
Associated Press, Published on 20/11/2017
» DUBAI: A back-nine meltdown by Justin Rose on Sunday handed the Race to Dubai title to Tommy Fleetwood and the $8 million DP World Tour Championship to Jon Rahm.
Rock and roll legend Fats Domino dies
Associated Press, Published on 26/10/2017
» NEW ORLEANS: Fats Domino, the amiable rock `n' roll pioneer whose steady, pounding piano and easy baritone helped change popular music while honouring the traditions of the Crescent City, has died. He was 89.
Rock and roll legend Fats Domino dies
Associated Press, Published on 26/10/2017
» NEW ORLEANS: Fats Domino, the amiable rock `n' roll pioneer whose steady, pounding piano and easy baritone helped change popular music while honouring the traditions of the Crescent City, has died. He was 89.