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Trump links Hong Kong crisis to trade as weekend rallies loom
AFP, Published on 15/08/2019
» HONG KONG - Donald Trump on Wednesday urged China to "humanely" resolve the violent stand-off with pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong, as concerns grow that Beijing is considering direct intervention in the crisis.
Asia stocks slump on recession fears
AFP, Published on 15/08/2019
» HONG KONG: Asian markets sank on Thursday after the Dow suffered its worst day of the year as fears of a global recession mounted with investors fleeing equities.
US women's football team: mediation over in equal pay bid
AFP, Published on 15/08/2019
» NEW YORK - US women's football players reached an impasse Wednesday in mediation with the US Soccer Federation in their dispute over equal pay with the American men's squad.
Apology over New Zealand mosque accused's 'hateful' letter
AFP, Published on 15/08/2019
» WELLINGTON - Officials in New Zealand apologised Thursday after the alleged Christchurch mosque gunman was allowed to send a letter from prison espousing "hateful" views that a supporter then shared online.
Japan's Abe sends offering to controversial Yasukuni shrine
AFP, Published on 15/08/2019
» TOKYO - Japan's premier sent a ritual cash offering to a controversial Tokyo war shrine to mark the end of World War II Thursday but did not visit in person amid heightened tensions with South Korea.
Employees urge Google not to work with US immigration officials
AFP, Published on 15/08/2019
» SAN FRANCISCO - Hundreds of Google employees on Wednesday called on the internet titan to avoid working for US immigration officials until they stop "engaging in human rights abuses."
Irishman, 99, competes at world tango championships in Argentina
AFP, Published on 15/08/2019
» BUENOS AIRES: A 99-year-old Irishman competing at the World Tango Championships in Argentina has received an ovation for his performance from aficionados at the Buenos Aires venue.
Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win Super Cup
AFP, Published on 15/08/2019
» ISTANBUL: Stand-in goalkeeper Adrian capped a "crazy week" as his save from Tammy Abraham allowed Liverpool to beat Chelsea 5-4 on penalties and win the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday after a richly entertaining match in Istanbul finished 2-2 at the end of extra time.
NFL to partner with rapper Jay-Z on social change, music
AFP, Published on 15/08/2019
» NEW YORK: Rapper Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter's Roc Nation entertainment company and the NFL have started a multi-year partnership that includes a boost to NFL game presentations and social justice initiatives.
Republican lawmaker questions if humans would have survived without rape, incest
AFP, Published on 15/08/2019
» WASHINGTON - Controversial Republican congressman Steve King set off yet another firestorm on Wednesday when he questioned whether the world's human population would exist if rape and incest did not occur throughout history.