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Russian artist, partner held over sex tape that sank Macron ally
AFP, Published on 16/02/2020
» PARIS - French police held a Russian activist and his girlfriend for questioning on Sunday over a sex tape released online that brought down President Emmanuel Macron's favoured candidate for Paris mayor.
Linette ends Kung's dream run to win Thailand Open
Reuters, Published on 16/02/2020
» Fifth seed Magda Linette ended Swiss qualifier Leonie Kung's dream run with a 6-3 6-2 victory in the Thailand Open final in Hua Hin on Sunday to claim her second WTA Tour title.
Taiwan reports first death, toll at 1,665: Virus update
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/02/2020
» Fears continue to grow of further infections from cruise ships where virus cases have been detected. Japan said it had found an additional 70 cases aboard the Diamond Princess, a luxury liner that’s been quarantined at the port of Yokohama, bringing the total number on the ship to 355.
AIS wins 23 5G licences in B100bn auction
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 16/02/2020
» Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS) won 23 5G spectrum licences, and True Move H Universal Communication Plc (True Move H) another 17, in auctions that raised over 100 billion baht on Sunday.
Hong Kong police launch probe as 16 pets die
South China Morning Post, Published on 16/02/2020
» Sixteen pets including a cat, several chinchillas and a rabbit died after apparently being thrown from a high-rise residential building in Hong Kong, sparking a police investigation.
S.Sudan rebels reject president's peace compromise
AFP, Published on 16/02/2020
» JUBA - South Sudan rebels rejected on Sunday a government peace offer to return to a system of 10 states, dashing hopes of ending a six-year war that has left 380,000 dead.
Israel strikes Gaza, cancels easing of restrictions
AFP, Published on 16/02/2020
» JERUSALEM: The Israeli air force attacked Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip on Saturday in retaliation to rocket fire from the Palestinian enclave into Israel, a military statement said.
Snake orgy prompts partial closure of Florida city park
AFP, Published on 16/02/2020
» WASHINGTON: A city in Florida closed off part of a park after residents spotted dozens of snakes which had apparently gathered for their annual coupling.
NBA loses 'hundreds of millions' in China over Hong Kong tweet
AFP, Published on 16/02/2020
» NEW YORK: NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday the league expects to lose "several hundred million dollars" due to a row with China over a tweet by Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey supporting Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters.
Korean great Park In-bee wins 20th title at Australian Open
AFP, Published on 16/02/2020
» ADELAIDE (AUSTRALIA) - South Korean great Park In-bee joined an illustrious group as a 20-time LPGA Tour winner Sunday with a commanding victory at the Australian Open -- her first title in almost two years.