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Company in Newcastle United takeover bid admits it doctored Obama photo

SINGAPORE: The Singapore-registered company that says it is close to buying English soccer club Newcastle United admits it doctored photos...
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Moderna says more than 40% of participants enrolled for Covid-19 vaccine trial

In a tweet, the company also said that 18% of the participants currently enrolled are Black, Latino, American Indian or...
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Donald Trump puts out an emotional tweet after brother Robert Trump’s memorial service

The White House on Friday held a memorial service for Robert Trump, whom the US president described “not just my...
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China reports 22 coronavirus cases, sixth day without local transmission

All 22 new infections were imported cases, according to a statement by the National Health Commission, marking the sixth straight...
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Boeing testing hand-held UV wand to sanitize cockpits, cabins

SEATTLE: Boeing Co said on Friday it is developing a hand-held wand that emits ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria and...
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Citigroup files third lawsuit over accidental Revlon payment

REUTERS: Citigroup Inc filed a third lawsuit on Friday in its latest attempt to recoup nearly US$1 billion it mistakenly...
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US CDC reports 173,490 deaths from coronavirus

The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as Covid-19, caused by a new coronavirus, as...
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Russia vaccine roll-out plan prompts virus mutation worries

Viruses, including the pandemic SARS-CoV-2, are known for their ability to mutate all the time - and often this has...
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US buildings closed in Portland after car-bomb threat

Investigators are trying to determine whether the threat is credible, the FBI said in a statement. At least two federal...
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Europe’s travel recovery from COVID-19 stalls in August: Ticket data

LONDON: Europe's travel recovery stalled at the start of August after a stronger performance in July, as COVID-19 quarantine rules...
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India parliamentary panel to question Facebook on content controversy

NEW DELHI: An Indian parliamentary committee will question Facebook executives on how the social media giant regulates political content in...
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US charges former Uber security chief with covering up massive 2016 hacking

WASHINGTON: In an unprecedented case, a former chief security officer for Uber was criminally charged on Thursday (Aug 20) with...
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Facebook looking at ‘kill switch’ to curb misinformation after US elections

REUTERS: Facebook's chief executive officer, Mark Zuckerberg, and some company executives have been discussing a "kill switch" to shut off...
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After Huawei, spotlight on China’s role in UK nuclear

LONDON: After Britain ordered the phased removal of Huawei from its 5G network, attention has now switched to China's role...
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Delta Airlines plans to resume more fights on international routes

REUTERS: Delta Air Lines on Friday (Aug 21) said it plans to resume 50 flights on the international route this...
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Apple asks judge to reject Fortnite maker’s bid to be kept in App Store

REUTERS: Apple Inc on Friday asked a federal judge in California to deny a request by Fortnite maker Epic Games...
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Singapore’s Wuthelam Group to buy out Nippon Paint for S$15.6 billion

TOKYO: Singapore's Wuthelam Group will take majority control of Nippon Paint Holdings, spending1.19 trillion yen (S$15.6 billion) to raise its...
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SIA, Changi Airport welcome Government’s decision to ease some COVID-19 travel restrictions

SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have welcomed the Government's decision on Friday (Aug 21) to ease...
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S. Korea battles worst virus outbreak in months, warns of tighter rules

SEOUL: South Korea warned today of tighter novel coronavirus restrictions as new outbreaks appeared, including one linked to a church...
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Sweden temporarily pulls its diplomats out of North Korea

STOCKHOLM: Sweden said today it had temporarily withdrawn all its diplomats from North Korea, where its embassy also represents the...
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