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Australia recession adds to global economic virus woes
AFP, Published on 02/09/2020
» SYDNEY: Australia has fallen into recession for the first time in three decades and Brazil's economy shrank by almost 10% because of the coronavirus, leaving China as the only major nation still recording economic growth during the pandemic.
Two foreigners arrested for taking selfie video with marine animals
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 02/09/2020
» SURAT THANI: Two foreigners, long-stayers on Koh Phangan island, have been arrested after posting a video on Facebook of themselves toying with marine animals while diving in a protected area off the coast.
End of a dynasty? Joe Kennedy defeated in US Senate primary
AFP, Published on 02/09/2020
» BOSTON - Congressman Joe Kennedy, long seen as a rising star, crashed to defeat Tuesday in his bid for a US Senate seat, the first time the storied American political dynasty lost a state election in Massachusetts.
Japan ruling party sets Sept 14 vote on PM Abe's successor
AFP, Published on 02/09/2020
» TOKYO: Japan's ruling party will vote on Sept 14 on Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's replacement, an official confirmed Wednesday, as powerful chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga consolidated his frontrunner status in the race.
Uber seeks Hong Kong govt meeting after court defeat
AFP, Published on 02/09/2020
» HONG KONG - Uber on Wednesday said it was seeking an urgent meeting with Hong Kong's government after drivers working for the company lost a landmark court case that could cripple ride-sharing apps in the finance hub.
Virus plunges Australia into first recession in nearly 30 years
AFP, Published on 02/09/2020
» SYDNEY: Australia tumbled into its first recession for almost three decades with its pandemic-crippled economy shrinking a record 7% in the second quarter, official data shows.
UFC teams up with China to prepare athletes for Olympics
AFP, Published on 02/09/2020
» SHANGHAI - The Ultimate Fighting Championship will help train a range of Chinese Olympic athletes to get them in shape for next summer's delayed Tokyo Games and the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics under a deal announced on Wednesday.
Mutating terror threat still looms over Europe
AFP, Published on 02/09/2020
» PARIS: The terrorist threat against Europe has mutated in the last half-decade as jihadist groups have seen their Middle East sanctuaries eroded, but analysts say the West must remain braced for more attacks.
Wednesday: 9 new Covid cases from abroad
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/09/2020
» Nine new coronavirus infections were reported on Wednesday, all from overseas -- an American family and five Thai returnees.