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Iran seizes third foreign ship in less than a month
AFP, Published on 04/08/2019
» TEHRAN: Iran has seized a "foreign vessel" in the Gulf, state media said Sunday, in what would be the third such seizure in a month amid heightened tensions with its foe the United States.
India, Pakistan trade attack claims as Kashmir tensions rise
AFP, Published on 04/08/2019
» SRINAGAR, India: The Indian military on Sunday claimed to have killed several Pakistani attackers trying to cross the de facto border in Kashmir, as tensions ratcheted up in the disputed region and sent thousands of tourists fleeing.
For Airbus, capitalising on Boeing's woes is challenging
AFP, Published on 04/08/2019
» NEW YORK: With its main rival hobbled by the worldwide grounding of a top-selling jet, Europe's Airbus could seem poised to emerge as the undisputed global aerospace leader.
Is Boeing too big to fail?
AFP, Published on 04/08/2019
» NEW YORK - The grounding of the 737 MAX for more than four months after two deadly accidents has tarnished Boeing's reputation, but it still has the confidence of US policymakers.
Gunman kills 20 in rampage at Walmart store in Texas
Reuters, Published on 04/08/2019
» EL PASO, United States: A gunman armed with a rifle killed 20 people at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday and wounded more than two dozen before being arrested, authorities said, after the latest US mass shooting sent panicked shoppers fleeing.
Belfast Pride buoyed by gay marriage breakthrough
AFP, Published on 04/08/2019
» BELFAST - Thousands of supporters of Northern Ireland's LGBT community took to the streets of Belfast on Saturday in Pride celebrations buoyed by the promise that same-sex marriage could soon be legal.
Trump defends China trade policy
AFP, Published on 04/08/2019
» WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump defended Saturday his hardline trade policy against China, arguing that the tariffs he imposed are bringing in "billions" from the Beijing government.
Rebuilding Man Utd face uncertain future
AFP, Published on 04/08/2019
» LONDON: Manchester United have missed out on the top four in four of the six seasons since Alex Ferguson stepped down and fans are coming to terms with their current status as Premier League also-rans.
Timor-Leste eyes Asean fold
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 04/08/2019
» It has been eight years since Timor-Leste submitted a formal application to be a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) but so far, the regional bloc has not accepted what would be its 11th member.
Jurin vows to wrap up RCEP talks by 2019
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/08/2019
» Jurin Laksanawisit, the deputy prime minister and commerce minister, vows to complete the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade talks by the end of this year.