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World
Kenyan military deployed as East Africa floods kill dozens
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's military was deployed on Thursday to rescue victims of heavy rains that have killed dozens of people across East Africa over the past month.
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World
Lukashenko talks up threats to Belarus to justify 'nuclear deterrence'
(Reuters) - Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday his country was facing grave threats internally and externally that had required it to change its security posture and allow Russia to deploy dozens of tactical nuclear weapons on its territory.
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World
Italy's state TV journalists to strike over Meloni government's grip
MILAN (Reuters) - Journalists at Italian state broadcaster RAI will strike next month in protest against the "suffocating control" over their work by Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government, the reporters' trade union Usigrai said on Thursday.
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Football
Soccer-Female refereeing team to take charge of Serie A game for first time
(Reuters) - An all-woman refereeing team will officiate a Serie A match for the first time this weekend, the Italian Referees' Association (AIA) said on Thursday.
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World
Harvey Weinstein's conviction overturned by top New York court
NEW YORK (Reuters) -New York's highest court on Thursday overturned the 2020 sex crimes conviction of former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, in the case that helped to create the #MeToo movement.
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World
Russia says it may downgrade ties with US if its assets are confiscated
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia is considering downgrading the level of its diplomatic relations with the United States if Western governments go ahead with proposals to confiscate its frozen assets, state news agency RIA quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying on Thursday.
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AseanPlus News
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (April 25, 2024)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Thursday (April 25, 2024)
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Markets
Wall St set to open lower as Meta Platforms, economic data weigh
U.S. stocks were poised to open sharply lower on Thursday, dragged down by growth stocks after dour quarterly results from Meta Platforms, while signs of persistent inflation dampened hopes of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates anytime soon.
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Technology
EU court adviser backs data privacy activist Schrems in Meta fight
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Austrian privacy activist Max Schrems on Thursday received backing from an adviser to Europe's top court in his fight against Meta Platforms over personalised advertising based on processing of personal data.
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Pakistan
Pakistan’s ‘horror zoo’ reborn as rehab centre for abused wildlife
Before it was forced to close over its "intolerable" treatment of animals, the Islamabad Zoo was home to neglected elephants and underfed lions pacing back and forth behind the bars of their enclosures.
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Corporate News
Al-’Aqar REIT aims to acquire yield-accretive properties from KPJ Healthcare
KUALA LUMPUR: Al-’Aqar Healthcare Real Estate Investment Trust (Al-’Aqar REIT) is actively targeting to acquire yield-accretive properties from KPJ Healthcare Bhd as part of its asset expansion plan.
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Football
Soccer-Leipzig want fourth spot irrespective of potential extra Champions League place-club
BERLIN (Reuters) - RB Leipzig are determined to wrap up a top-four Bundesliga finish, despite fifth spot possibly earning a place in next season's Champions League, the club's chief business officer said on Thursday.
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Football
Soccer-Spanish government to oversee football federation until new elections
MADRID (Reuters) - The Spanish government on Thursday announced the creation of a special committee to oversee the country's football federation (RFEF) until the governing body holds new elections.
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Singapore
Critically endangered Raffles’ banded langur spotted on Singapore's Eco-Link for the first time
A Raffles’ banded langur was spotted for the first time on Eco-Link@BKE, a positive sign that the monkey – which is now mainly found in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve – could be venturing into other forested areas to find food and mates.
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SME
Samenta wants micro enterprises to be exempted from e-invoicing
KUALA LUMPUR: The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) has asked the government to exempt small traders and micro enterprises from the upcoming e-invoice regime.
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Nation
Bomb squad rushed to KLIA after 'explosive' laptop found
SEPANG: The bomb disposal unit was rushed to the KL International Airport Cargo Centre after a package that came with a note warning that rough handling would lead to an explosion was found there.
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Arts
Five highlights at 'Attack On Titan: The Final' exhibition in Kuala Lumpur
The exhibition delivers an authentic fan experience, featuring dioramas, pivotal manga moments, and an animation showcase.
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Technology
Spotify says Apple has rejected its app update with price information for EU users
(Reuters) - Apple has rejected Spotify's new version of its iOS app with in-app pricing information for users in the European Union, the audio streaming firm said on Thursday.
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AseanPlus News
Indonesian authorities keep tabs on two villages despite lower eruption alert on Mount Ruang
Indonesian authorities are keeping tabs on two villages near Mount Ruang in Sitaro, North Sulawesi, even though the volcano’s alert level has been lowered to Level III.
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Thailand
Thailand sets up ad hoc committee to monitor unrest near Myanmar border
hailand has set up an ad hoc committee to manage the situation arising from the unrest in Thai-Myanmar border.