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UK's May quits as party leader, starting succession race
AFP, Published on 07/06/2019
» LONDON - Prime Minister Theresa May stepped down as leader of Britain's governing Conservative Party on Friday, formally triggering the race for a successor who will try where she failed to deliver Brexit.
NASA to open International Space Station to tourists from 2020
AFP, Published on 07/06/2019
» NEW YORK - NASA said Friday it will open up the International Space Station to business ventures including space tourism -- with stays priced at $35,000 a night -- as it seeks to financially disengage from the orbiting research lab.
Legendary New Orleans blues pianist Dr. John dies at 77
AFP, Published on 07/06/2019
» WASHINGTON - Dr. John, the American jazz musician who delighted fans for decades with his legendary piano riffs and unmistakable hoarse voice, died Thursday, his family said.
Putin, Xi hit back at US dominance at Russia economic forum
AFP, Published on 07/06/2019
» SAINT PETERSBURG - China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin hit back at US global economic dominance on Friday as they took the stage together at Russia's showcase business forum.
US hiring slows sharply in May as trade tensions worsen
AFP, Published on 07/06/2019
» WASHINGTON - Against the backdrop of worsening trade conflicts, US job creation slowed sharply in May, adding to evidence the economy is weakening and raising expectations the Federal Reserve could cut rates soon.
Nadal hands Federer worst Slam loss in 11 years to reach 12th French Open final
AFP, Published on 07/06/2019
» PARIS - Defending champion Rafael Nadal powered past Roger Federer in the French Open semi-finals on Friday, to move within one victory of a record-extending 12th Roland Garros title after handing his oldest rival his worst Grand Slam defeat in 11 years.
Nadal sweeps Federer aside in straight sets
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.
Pet hospitals proposed for price-control list
Published on 07/06/2019
» The government plans to extend its reach to cover the prices of medicines, medical supplies and medical services at clinics and pet hospitals after a host of complaints about the high cost of private medical care for pets.
Theresa May bows out, succession race begins
Published on 07/06/2019
» LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May formally steps down as Conservative Party leader on Friday, defeated by the Brexit conundrum. No public event is planned to mark the occasion as May’s time at the helm ends, not with a bang but a whimper.
Roland Garros women's finalists shrug off sexism row
AFP, Published on 07/06/2019
» PARIS: Ashleigh Barty and Marketa Vondrousova set up a Roland Garros final showdown on Friday, shrugging off complaints of sexism after their semi-finals were shifted away from the tournament's showpiece court.