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Rap star Kendrick Lamar, women nominees lead Grammy race
AFP, Published on 07/12/2018
» NEW YORK: The soundtrack of Marvel's "Black Panther" propelled rap superstar Kendrick Lamar to the front of this year's Grammy pack with eight nominations, closely followed by fellow rapper Drake who scored seven, organisers said Friday.
Political activity ban to end Tuesday
Post Reporters, Published on 07/12/2018
» After repeated delays, the regime has announced it will lift the ban on political activities on Tuesday when the Act on the election of MPs takes effect. Parties may then resume the work necessary to prepare for the general election as the Feb 24 poll date has been officially confirmed.
Laos to supply electricity to Cambodia in energy deal
Khmer Times, Published on 07/12/2018
» Cambodia will increase energy imports from neighbouring Laos following the signing of a deal between the countries.
Cambodian activist faces deportation from Thailand
Reuters, Published on 07/12/2018
» PHNOM PENH: A Cambodian labour activist faces deportation from Thailand over his role in making a sex-trafficking documentary that angered the Phnom Penh government, which dismissed it as fake, his wife said on Friday.
Merkel defends legacy as divided party picks new leader
AFP, Published on 07/12/2018
» HAMBURG - German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday offered a staunch defence of her moderate course during 18 years as party leader, as her Christian Democratic Union chose between a loyal deputy and a longtime rival to succeed her.
Philippine shares fall, other SE Asia stocks subdued
Published on 07/12/2018
» Philippine stocks fell 1% while other Southeast Asian markets, including the Stock Exchange of Thailand, were subdued on Friday, amid worries that Sino-US relations could worsen and optimism that the US central bank may be "one-and-done" with rate hikes.
Under fire Huawei agrees to UK security demands: report
AFP, Published on 07/12/2018
» LONDON - Embattled Chinese telecoms giant Huawei has agreed to British intelligence demands over its equipment and software as it seeks to be part of the country's 5G network plans, the FT reported Friday.
Kevin Hart quits Oscars host after outcry over old tweets
AP, Published on 07/12/2018
» NEW YORK: Just two days after been named host of the Academy Awards, Kevin Hart stepped down following an outcry over past homophobic tweets by the comedian.
Huawei arrest a 'despicable rogue' action: Chinese media
AFP, Published on 07/12/2018
» BEIJING - Chinese state-run media on Friday condemned the arrest in Canada of a top executive of telecoms giant Huawei on a US extradition request as a "despicable rogue's approach" to contain Chinese high-tech ambitions.
Huawei arrest threatens trade truce
Business, Bloomberg, Published on 07/12/2018
» OTTAWA/VANCOUVER/SAN FRANCISCO: Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's chief financial officer was arrested in Canada over potential violations of US sanctions on Iran, provoking outrage from China and complicating thorny trade negotiations just as they enter a critical juncture.