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UK tabloid's lawyers assail Johnny Depp as libel trial nears end
AFP, Published on 27/07/2020
» LONDON - Lawyers for a British tabloid on Monday described Johnny Depp as a "hopeless addict" unable to "restrain his anger" as they concluded their defence in the Hollywood actor's libel claim.
Games postponed as MLB rocked by virus outbreak
AFP, Published on 27/07/2020
» MIAMI - An outbreak of COVID-19 rocked Major League Baseball on Monday, forcing the postponement of two games less than a week after the sport launched its season following a four-month coronavirus delay.
Sheepish St Bernard dog rescued from English mountain
AFP, Published on 27/07/2020
» LONDON - Sixteen rescuers were called out to save a St Bernard dog stranded on an English mountain, in an embarrassing episode for the member of a breed more famed for rescuing stricken humans from the icy dangers of the high Alps.
Hourly wages back on table amid concerns
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/07/2020
» Authorities have pushed the adoption of hourly wages while labour activists remain wary that employees in some industries would be further exploited.
Singapore Airlines braces for another record loss on virus
Published on 27/07/2020
» Singapore Airlines, consistently voted one of the world’s best airlines by Skytrax, is poised for another hefty quarterly loss after the coronavirus left it flying a tiny fraction of its usual number of passengers.
Qatar confirms plan to bid for 2032 Olympics
AFP, Published on 27/07/2020
» DOHA: Qatar will seek to host the 2032 Olympic Games, it said on Monday, joining a crowded field and raising questions about scorching summer temperatures and underwhelming attendances at past events.
Qatar confirms plan to bid for 2032 Olympics
AFP, Published on 27/07/2020
» DOHA - Qatar will seek to host the 2032 Olympic Games, it said on Monday, joining a crowded field and raising questions about scorching summer temperatures and underwhelming attendances at past events.
Police panel to look into 'Boss' case in 15 days
Post Reporters, Published on 27/07/2020
» Police are investigating their own decision to agree with prosecutors to drop the last remaining charge against Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, putting an end to the high-profile case.
Monday: 4 more new returnee infections
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/07/2020
» Thailand reported four more cases of the coronavirus on Monday, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 3,295.
China reports spike as global cases pass 16m
AFP, Published on 27/07/2020
» BEIJING: China on Monday reported its highest number of coronavirus cases in three months, part of a worrying swell of second and third-wave infections that are hitting Asia and Europe.