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Carabao: Rocker turned drinks mogul energises English football
AFP, Published on 20/02/2018
» On Sunday evening an ageing Thai rock star with hooped earrings, signature bandana and a wispy moustache will be at the home of English football to present the Carabao Cup to either Arsenal or Manchester City.
Free news gets scarcer as paywalls tighten
AFP, Published on 27/02/2018
» WASHINGTON: For those looking for free news online, the search is becoming harder.
'Sex and the City' star joins New York governor race
AFP, Published on 20/03/2018
» NEW YORK: Cynthia Nixon, the US actress who shot to international fame as workaholic lawyer Miranda on "Sex and the City," is running for New York governor, unveiling Monday a progressive platform championing greater equality and eschewing big business.
Jose Antonio Abreu, noted Venezuelan musician, dies aged 78
AFP, Published on 25/03/2018
» CARACAS: Jose Antonio Abreu, a musician, politician and economist who created a network of more than 1,500 orchestras and choirs for young people in Venezuela, died on Saturday at age 78.
Beyonce throws Coachella homecoming with Destiny's Child reunion
AFP, Published on 16/04/2018
» INDIO, US: Beyonce returned spectacularly to the stage Saturday with a joyous, homecoming-themed party at the Coachella festival where she delighted fans with a rare reunion of her former trio Destiny's Child.
Philippines closes Boracay to tourists under high security
AFP, Published on 26/04/2018
» BORACAY, Philippines: The Philippines shuttered its most famous holiday island Boracay to tourists on Thursday for a six-month clean-up, which the government has imposed with a muscular show of its security forces.
'I was so naive': Weinstein wife lifts lid on scandal
AFP, Published on 11/05/2018
» NEW YORK - The estranged British fashion designer wife of Harvey Weinstein claims she "never" suspected him of wrongdoing and was "so naive," in her first interview since the Hollywood mogul's downfall over sexual misconduct revelations.
French director accused of rape, denies 'fantasist' accusations
AFP, Published on 20/05/2018
» PARIS: A young actress has lodged a complaint for rape against French film director Luc Besson, judicial sources said Saturday, the latest in a string of sexual abuse allegations in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal.
Zuckerberg to face pressure on taxes in Macron meeting
AFP, Published on 23/05/2018
» PARIS: Fresh from saying "sorry" to European lawmakers, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg holds talks with Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday where he will face renewed pressure over his company's tax policies.
Facebook begins labelling, verification for political ads
AFP, Published on 25/05/2018
» WASHINGTON: Facebook said Thursday it began implementing a new policy requiring labelling of political ads and verification of identities of those paying for the messages.