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Korean actress charged over Trang clam cook-out
The Associated Press, Published on 05/07/2019
» A South Korean actress has been charged with catching endangered giant clams while participating in a reality TV show and could face up to four years in prison if found guilty, a national parks official said on Friday.
More HK protests planned on Monday
The Associated Press, Published on 29/06/2019
» HONG KONG: Opponents of a proposed extradition law plan a protest on Monday as Hong Kong marks the 22nd anniversary of the former British colony’s handover to China, and police said they were taking steps to prevent the possible disruption of a flag-raising ceremony.
Trump proposes meeting Kim at DMZ
The Associated Press, Published on 29/06/2019
» SEOUL: North Korea on Saturday called US President Donald Trump’s offer to meet leader Kim Jong Un at the Korean Demilitarized Zone a “very interesting suggestion”, brightening prospects for a third face-to-face meeting between the two leaders.
Seven dead in Cambodia building collapse
The Associated Press, Published on 22/06/2019
» PHNOM PENH: A seven-storey building under construction collapsed in the coastal city of Sihanoukville early Saturday, killing seven workers and injuring 21, authorities said.
Disappointed HK protesters disperse
The Associated Press, Published on 22/06/2019
» HONG KONG: Protesters in Hong Kong ended their overnight siege of police headquarters peacefully on Saturday, disappointed that their demands for the territory’s leader to formally withdraw a contentious extradition bill and for police to apologise for heavy-handed tactics have gone unmet.
Famed director Zeffirelli dies at 96
The Associated Press, Published on 15/06/2019
» ROME: The Italian director Franco Zeffirelli, famed for operas, films and television, has died in Rome at the age of 96.
Nadal sweeps Federer aside in straight sets
The Associated Press, Published on 07/06/2019
» PARIS: Rafael Nadal made quick work of Roger Federer in their first French Open meeting since 2011, beating his rival 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 on Friday in strong wind to reach his 12th final at Roland Garros.
'Tank man' display in Taipei commemorates Tiananmen
The Associated Press, Published on 01/06/2019
» TAIPEI: An artist has erected an inflatable display in Taiwan’s capital to mark an iconic moment in the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests three decades ago.
SpaceX launches 60 internet satellites
The Associated Press, Published on 24/05/2019
» CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: SpaceX has launched 60 tiny satellites, the first of hundreds and even thousands that founder Elon Musk plans to put in orbit for global internet coverage.
HK leader decries German asylum for 'bail jumpers'
The Associated Press, Published on 24/05/2019
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s leader has summoned the German consul to complain over Germany granting political asylum to a pair of Hong Kong political activists.