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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
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
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.