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Berlin filmfest turns focus on women, Netflix
AFP, Published on 03/02/2019
» BERLIN: Women directors and the rise of streaming services will take the spotlight at the Berlin film festival starting Thursday, with a star-studded lineup making the case for big-screen diversity.
Bomb de terre: WW1 grenade found in French potato shipment
AFP, Published on 03/02/2019
» HONG KONG - A German World War I hand grenade was found among a shipment of French potatoes imported for a Hong Kong crisp factory, police said.
4% of large vehicles found emitting black smoke
Online Reporters, Published on 03/02/2019
» Many trucks and passenger buses were found emitting more black smoke than the 45% limit in checks of exhaust fumes conducted by the Land Transport Department to date, according to director-general Peerapol Thavornsupcharoen.
Ancestors in heaven can now vote
Published on 03/02/2019
» If your ancestors were political enthusiasts and might want to vote in the upcoming election, they could now do so from heaven.
Oneworld rolls out tech upgrades ‘to stay relevant’
Published on 03/02/2019
» The global alliance which represents heavyweight airlines Cathay Pacific, British Airways, American Airlines and Qantas has rolled out customer service upgrades to try and stop frequent fliers defecting to rivals.
'Once-in-a-century' floods hit northeast Australia
AFP, Published on 03/02/2019
» SYDNEY: Once-in-a-century floods have turned streets into rivers and forced thousands to abandon their homes in northeast Australia, with authorities warning of tornadoes and more rain over the next few days.
UK's May says she is 'armed with fresh' Brexit mandate
AFP, Published on 03/02/2019
» LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday she would be "armed with a fresh mandate and new ideas" when she meets European Union negotiators over her Brexit deal.
Pope heads to UAE for historic trip
AFP, Published on 03/02/2019
» ABU DHABI - Pope Francis heads to the UAE Sunday for the first ever papal visit to the Arabian Peninsula, birthplace of Islam, where he will hold an open-air mass for tens of thousands of Catholics.
Yastremska beats Tomljanovic to win Thailand Open
Published on 03/02/2019
» HUA HIN: Gutsy teenager Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine fought back from 2-5 down in the final set to beat sixth-seeded Alja Tomljanovic of Australia 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (3) for her second title at the Thailand Open on Sunday.
EU, Latam contact group on Venezuela to meet Thursday
AFP, Published on 03/02/2019
» BRUSSELS - European and Latin American countries that form an "international contact group" hoping to end Venezuela's political crisis will hold their first meeting in Montevideo on Thursday, the joint hosts announced Sunday.