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Veterans help Europe seize Ryder Cup lead with foursomes whitewash
AFP, Published on 28/09/2018
» SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES (FRANCE) - Ryder Cup veterans Sergio Garcia and Ian Poulter starred as Europe claimed a history-making foursomes whitewash in a stunning fightback to seize a 5-3 lead over the United States on Friday.
'Radical vegans' strike fear into French butchers
AFP, Published on 28/09/2018
» PARIS - When the stone slabs crashed into her butcher's shop window last week, Elisabeth Cure became the latest victim of "radical vegans" who are trying to force a change in eating habits in traditionally meat-loving France.
Abused Hong Kong maid Erwiana 'rises again'
AFP, Published on 28/09/2018
» YOGYAKARTA (INDONESIA) - She was once the face of abused maids in Hong Kong -- imprisoned, starved and beaten so badly she lost control of her bodily functions.
Turkish union says detained airport workers are 'hostages'
AFP, Published on 28/09/2018
» ISTANBUL: A leading Turkish union on Friday called for the release of two dozen workers arrested after they protested against poor working conditions while building Istanbul's giant new airport, saying they were being held as "hostages".
Revenue Dept scraps ID copy requirement
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2018
» The Revenue Department says people who deal with its offices will no longer have to provide copies of their ID card and household registration book.
Groom and girlfriend get life for killing bride-to-be
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2018
» CHUMPHON: A Provincial Electricity Authority employee and his girlfriend have been sentenced to life in prison for colluding in the murder of his bride-to-be, who was shot dead just five days before their planned wedding in December last year.
Andorra, one of Europe's last abortion holdouts
AFP, Published on 28/09/2018
» ANDORRA LA VELLA (ANDORRA) - Andorra is best known as a ski destination and tax haven -- but it's the tiny principality's status as one of Europe's last countries with an abortion ban that activists want to highlight on International Safe Abortion Day.
US take early Ryder Cup lead despite Woods defeat
AFP, Published on 28/09/2018
» SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France: The United States made a strong start to the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National on Friday as Jim Furyk's men claimed a 3-1 lead after the opening session despite a defeat for Tiger Woods and Patrick Reed.
Singapore: 'Scientific evidence' to guide cannabis law
TODAY, Published on 28/09/2018
» SINGAPORE: Any review of Singapore’s position on cannabis will have to be “based on scientific evidence”, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has reiterated, following media reports that neighbouring country Malaysia is in talks to legalise the drug for medical use.
China targets online tour firms in wake of Phuket tragedy
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/09/2018
» BEIJING: China has drafted sweeping regulations targeting online travel agencies based in the country after July’s deadly boating accident in Phuket fuelled claims of lax oversight, according to sources familiar with the plan.