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China's 'Hawaii' to allow horse racing, sports lotteries
AFP, Published on 16/04/2018
» BEIJING: China is encouraging its southern island of Hainan to develop horse racing and introduce a raft of reforms as Beijing pushes the tropical tourism destination as a beacon of openness.
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.
Oscar-winning director Milos Forman dies at 86
AFP, Published on 15/04/2018
» PRAGUE: Oscar-winning Czech-born film director Milos Forman, celebrated for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Amadeus," has died aged 86, his agents told AFP on Saturday.
Street art makes a splash in Hong Kong
AFP, Published on 26/03/2018
» HONG KONG - From murals made famous by Instagram to painting battles, Hong Kong's once largely underground street art scene has exploded in recent years, and is now blossoming across the city's walls and alleyways.
Troll, fake, demonise: Be a media owner
AFP, Published on 21/02/2018
» LONDON: Trolling, impersonating, demonising: these are just some of the behaviours encouraged in a new online game launching Tuesday in which young players become "fake news tycoons" - to counter growing misinformation.
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.
Facebook updates News Feed to make friends a priority
AFP, Published on 12/01/2018
» Facebook on Thursday announced a major update that will put friends and family above pages or celebrities in a user's news feed -- and likely result in people spending less time on the leading social network.