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Melania Trump kicks off Africa tour in Ghana
AFP, Published on 02/10/2018
» ACCRA - The US First Lady on Tuesday pulled faces at babies and handed out teddy bears as she kicked off her maiden solo trip to Africa, offering a softer side to the Trump administration after another turbulent week in Washington.
Laser pioneers win Nobel Physics Prize
AFP, Published on 02/10/2018
» STOCKHOLM - Three scientists on Tuesday won the Nobel Physics Prize, including the first woman to receive the prestigious award in 55 years, for inventing optical lasers that have paved the way for advanced precision instruments used in corrective eye surgery.
Amazon bumps US minumum wage to $15 amid tight labor
AFP, Published on 02/10/2018
» WASHINGTON - Online retail giant Amazon announced Tuesday it would raise its starting wage for US workers to $15 an hour, amid long-standing criticism of low pay, and would advocate for a higher minimum wage nationwide.
Amazon bumps minumum wage to $15 amid tight labor
AFP, Published on 02/10/2018
» WASHINGTON - Online retail giant Amazon announced Tuesday it would raise its starting wage for US workers to $15 an hour, amid long-standing criticism of low pay, and advocate for a higher minimum wage nationwide.
Cambodia economy to grow 7.25% this year, says IMF
Published on 02/10/2018
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's economic growth should stay at 7.25% this year and 7% next year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday.
Organisers "offer support" as Ryder Cup fan blinded by tee shot
AFP, Published on 02/10/2018
» PARIS - Ryder Cup organisers said they will "continue to offer support" to a fan who was blinded in one eye after being hit by a tee shot from American Brooks Koepka last Friday.
Three appointed privy councillors
Online Reporters, Published on 02/10/2018
» A former cabinet secretary and the former commanders of the army and the air force who retired on Sunday have been appointed privy councillors, effective immediately.
US First Lady Melania Trump touches down in Africa
AFP, Published on 02/10/2018
» ACCRA - Melania Trump on Tuesday arrived in Ghana on the first leg of her maiden, solo tour of Africa that has been billed as a chance to carve her own diplomatic path.
Laser pioneers win Nobel Physics Prize
AFP, Published on 02/10/2018
» STOCKHOLM: Three scientists on Tuesday won the Nobel Physics Prize for inventing optical lasers that have paved the way for advanced precision instruments used in corrective eye surgery and in industry, the jury said.
Malaysia's Mahathir blames 'hook-nosed' Jews for MidEast woes
Reuters, Published on 02/10/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad described Jews as "hook-nosed" on Tuesday and blamed them for creating the troubles in the Middle East.