Tokyo Games liked to be pared down, says JOC chief

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The rearranged Tokyo Olympics are likely to be a pared-down version of recent editions of the four-yearly Games, Japanese Olympic Committee chairman Yasuhiro Yamashita said...

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Newcastle captain Lascelles doubtful for Spurs game

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

Newcastle United could be without captain Jamaal Lascelles for their Premier League game at Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday due to a knock, manager Steve Bruce...

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Healthcare News

Indian IT hub Bangalore locks down again

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

[caption id="attachment_5689" align="alignnone" width="971"] Transport will be banned and only shops selling essential items allowed to open during Bangalore's seven-day lockdown. [/caption] BANGALORE: India's IT...

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Business News

Delta trims August flights amid resurgent virus, CEO says demand ‘at a stall’

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

Delta Air Lines warned on Tuesday it will be more than two years before the industry sees a sustainable recovery from the "staggering" impact of...

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China eases Macau’s COVID-19 border restrictions, shares in casino operators jump

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

[caption id="attachment_5631" align="alignnone" width="957"] FILE PHOTO: A general view shows casinos and hotels following the coronavirus outbreak in Macau, China February 5, 2020. [/caption] HONG...

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Business News

China to sanction Lockheed Martin over Taiwan arms sale

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

[caption id="attachment_5625" align="alignnone" width="953"] FILE PHOTO: Lockheed Martin's logo is seen during Japan Aerospace 2016 air show in Tokyo, Japan, October 12, 2016. [/caption] BEIJING:...

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Business News

Chongqing city district says it discussed projects with Tesla

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

U.S. automaker Tesla Inc has met with officials from a district in the city of Chongqing in southwestern China to discuss "accelerating projects", the Liangjiang...

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News Science & Technology

‘Hope’ and ambition drive UAE’s Mars mission

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

The United Arab Emirates will despatch a satellite to Mars to study its weather and climate this week. Hope, as the 1.3-tonne probe is called,...

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Business News

NTUC central committee offers ‘unanimous support’ for Ng Chee Meng as labour chief

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

[caption id="attachment_5628" align="alignnone" width="966"] Ng Chee Meng of the People's Action Party during a walkabout in Rivervale Plaza on Jul 5, 2020. [/caption] SINGAPORE: The...

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News Sports

Spurs more tactical under Mourinho, says Davies

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

Tottenham Hotspur are more tactical under manager Jose Mourinho than when Mauricio Pochettino was in charge, defender Ben Davies has said. [caption id="attachment_5592" align="alignnone" width="950"]...