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Malaysia’s Mahathir, Anwar say Muhyiddin’s government doesn’t have mandate to rule

Malaysia’s on-again-off-again political partners Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar Ibrahim said “it’s time” to restore an election mandate that they won two years ago, issuing a statement together for the first time since internal bickering in February led to the collapse of their ruling coalition. The two leaders – now in the opposition – said the current government led by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin wasn’t the choice of voters at ballot boxes and does not have a mandate to rule. The statement…




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Coronavirus response: China’s military may have filled the gap left by the US but it’s only temporary, experts say

As the United States has taken a step back from world affairs to focus on an unprecedented health crisis at home, China has made full use of its massive military power to promote itself as a leader in the global fight against Covid-19.In the latest of a slew of recent overseas aid efforts carried out by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), a Chinese medical team put the finishing touches to a testing laboratory in Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city, which they had helped to build from the ground up…




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In Search of Prague: The Renaissance of Monastic Beer Brewing

by Ileana Lobkowicz | Prague Daily Monitor

There's no doubt that the Czech Republic has a long and proud history of beer, claiming the title of highest beer-consuming nation per capita. But what is perhaps less known is that beyond the country's drinking abilities lies a centuries-old tradition of brewing beer — and in the most unlikely of places: monasteries.

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Parents are getting raw deal in virtual learning proposals

Virtual learning will leave out a significant proportion of learners.




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We are not celebrating just yet, says Gor Mahia coach Polack

Rachier has refused to comment on the matter due to conflict of interest.




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Covid-19 responses increasing vulnerability of the disabled

Many individuals with disabilities have been hard hit due to loss of income.




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Floods kill nine and displace thousands

Well-wishers are distributing relief supplies to victims.




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Time for scientists to learn the arts and humanities, and vice-versa

We should come up with innovations that respond to societal needs.




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Women pen messages of love to their mothers

We have to find creative yet amazing ways to appreciate our mothers.




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Covid-19: Trans Nzoia police get masks, gloves and sanitiser

Kenya Police Sacco distributes face masks, gloves and sanitisers in Trans Nzoia.




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Coronavirus: Uniqlo and H&M manufacturer making reusable masks for Hong Kong government in Vietnam

The production of reusable masks for all Hongkongers was not for profit, a government official said as she revealed the manufacturer’s identity and defended the lack of a public tender for the project worth hundreds of millions of dollars.Annie Choi Suk-han, permanent secretary of the Innovation and Technology Bureau, said most of the masks were being made by Crystal International Group at a facility in Vietnam.The rest were assembled, disinfected and packed using three local facilities offered…




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Disqualified Hong Kong lawmaker Lau Siu-lai was denied chance to respond to allegations of not upholding Basic Law, judge says

Disqualified lawmaker Lau Siu-lai was denied the opportunity to respond to allegations of not genuinely upholding Hong Kong’s mini-constitution before she was barred from trying to win back her seat in the Legislative Council, a judge has observed.Mr Justice Anderson Chow Ka-ming made the remark on Thursday while hearing an election petition from Lau, who has asked the High Court to determine whether pro-establishment lawmaker Chan Hoi-yan had been duly elected to the office of Kowloon West…




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University of Hong Kong study finds eyes are ‘important route’ for coronavirus, up to 100 times more infectious than Sars

The eyes are an important route for the coronavirus into the human body, according to University of Hong Kong research which found the strain was up to 100 times more infectious than severe acute respiratory syndrome and bird flu in two facial orifices tested by the public health experts.Laboratory tests revealed the “virus level” of SARS-Cov-2 – the strain of coronavirus that causes the Covid-19 disease – was far greater than for Sars in the upper respiratory airways and conjunctiva, the cells…




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Hong Kong police sergeant may have stolen 25kg in crystal meth from scene of record-breaking bust he supervised, sources say

A Hong Kong police officer arrested in connection with the seizure of 25kg of drugs worth HK$12 million is believed to have orchestrated its theft from the scene of a bust he was personally in charge of last week, according to police sources.If true, it would mean the announced record seizure of 296kg of Ice, a form of methamphetamine, actually involved 321kg.Sources said the station sergeant, who was arrested along with a constable in connection with the missing drugs, was in charge of the…




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Hong Kong man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting his daughter since she was 6

A Hong Kong man has admitted in court to raping his nine-year-old daughter and telling his younger son that it was none of his business when the child caught him in the act.The High Court heard the sexual attacks spanned nearly six years, since 2011, when the casual vegetable seller, who could not be identified for legal reasons, first attempted to rape his daughter after school.At the time she was only six, while he was 40.Acting deputy director of public prosecutions Catherine Ko said the…




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Hong Kong civil servant in charge of reusable mask giveaway admits transparency shortcomings, promises replacement filter production will go out to tender

A senior civil servant overseeing the distribution of reusable masks to all Hongkongers has promised to put the production of their replacement filters out to tender after admitting to shortcomings in the transparency of the original contract awarded by the government.Annie Choi Suk-han, permanent secretary of the Innovation and Technology Bureau, on Friday rejected suggestions the government had intentionally hidden the identity of the manufacturer chosen for the HK$320 million (US$41 million)…




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‘I don’t mind if she doesn’t know me,’ says 70-year-old Hong Kong man caring for wife with dementia

After taking care of his wife the whole day, Lam Man-hing, 70, finally has a little time to himself before bedtime.He browses the news, checks messages from friends on his smartphone and watches some television, with his wife Tang Siu-man, 74, asleep by his side.He checks on her from time to time, and keeps the TV volume low to avoid disturbing her.In the morning, like every day, she might not remember him.Tang has Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive form of dementia that begins with…




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Evergrande’s Emerald Bay flats flop in their third weekend sale in three months as homebuyers ignore developer’s discount

China Evergrande’s weekend sale of its Emerald Bay flats in Tuen Mun has flopped for the third time in as many months, as Hong Kong’s homebuyers shunned its meagre discounts in anticipation of further price declines.The developer managed to find buyers for 41 flats, or 12 per cent of the 335 units on offer at 8:30pm, according to sales agents.In March, the developer sold 49 of 141 flats when it launched the project in the midst of the city’s coronavirus outbreak, at a time when social…




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Polio, Measles Outbreaks ‘Inevitable’, Say Vaccine Experts

Interruptions to vaccination programmes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic could result in new waves of measles or polio outbreaks, health experts warn. A growing number of one-off immunisation campaigns and national routine vaccine introductions are being delayed amid social distancing and other measures to curb the spread of SARS-CoV-2, leaving millions unprotected. Uptake of routine […]

The post Polio, Measles Outbreaks ‘Inevitable’, Say Vaccine Experts appeared first on Inter Press Service.




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Enforced Disappearances, Arbitrary Detentions, Hate Speech & Attacks on Civilians – ICC Report on Libya

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday highlighted crimes against humanity and grave mismanagement of the law in Libya during a release of their latest report on the North African nation.  Fatou Bensouda, Chief Prosecutor of the ICC, said enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, hate speech, and severe maltreatment of detainees remains a massive concern in […]

The post Enforced Disappearances, Arbitrary Detentions, Hate Speech & Attacks on Civilians – ICC Report on Libya appeared first on Inter Press Service.




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News24.co.ke | Mombasa police and inspectorate officers clash over land dispute

Mombasa County inspectorate officers on Monday were caught in a land dispute issue with a private investigator when they attempted to bring down an erected wall.




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News24.co.ke | Bomet Governor, Issac Ruto to be flown to South Africa for treatment

Bomet Governor, Isaac Ruto who was being treated for injuries at Nairobi Hospital after clashes with police will be transferred a hospital in South Africa, a report says..




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Machado Ventura receives FLMN leader from El Salvador

José Ramón Machado Ventura, second secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) Central Committee, received on the morning of December 4, the general secretary of El Salvador’s Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN), Medardo González Trejo, who is leading a delegation visiting Cuba on the invitation of the PCC.




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Toward the indispensable political, economic and social integration of Latin America and the Caribbean

CARICOM-CUBA SUMMIT Toward the indispensable political, economic and social integration of Latin America and the Caribbean Key remarks by President Raúl Castro opening the Fifth CARICOM-Cuba Summit in Havana, December 8, 2014




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Iraq suspends Reuters for report saying coronavirus cases were understated

Iraqi President Barham Salih described the decision to suspend Reuters as "regrettable".




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Drug smuggler Cassie Sainsbury released from Colombian prison

The Australian woman has been released from prison in Bogota, Colombia, as the nation responds to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Russia carries out anti-satellite test

Officials say space will increasingly become an important domain for warfare, with the US, Russia and China stepping up their military postures in orbit.




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Now is the worst time to cut World Health Organisation funding

After a disaster there is a search for someone to blame but reckless vengeance can be as bad as the original calamity.




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Pandemic gives Arthur Sinodinos 'baptism of fire' as US ambassador

Our man in Washington is making new friends at a safe distance.




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Police say mass shooting Canada's worst in recent history

A man wearing a police uniform has gone on a shooting rampage in Canada.




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Push for universal global ceasefire 'stalled by US and Russia'

Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General, has urged warring countries to declare a temporary truce and focus all their attention on fighting the virus.




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Amid oil price plunge, Trump says he will add to oil reserves

Trump acknowledged that global demand for oil has plummeted. "The problem is nobody's driving a car, anywhere in the world, essentially," he said.




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A disaster waiting to happen or a bold, evidence-based response? In Sweden, it depends who you ask

As winter fades and spring breaks over Sweden, a high-stakes experiment in self-responsibility is underway.




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‘Premier League will not be able to satisfy every club’

Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand believes there is no viable resolution to the resumption of the 2019-20 season that will satisfy all 20 Premier League clubs. Top-flight clubs are understood to have been told that the use of eight to 10 neutral grounds is the only way...

The post ‘Premier League will not be able to satisfy every club’ appeared first on Cyprus Mail.




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Grand Slam tally should decide ‘GOAT’ debate, says Lendl

Eight-time Grand Slam winner Ivan Lendl said whoever ends up winning the most majors among the ‘Big Three’ of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic should be considered the greatest male tennis player of the Open era. The ‘GOAT’ (greatest of all time) debate in men’s tennis has divided...

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New Brunswick reports no new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday

On Friday the province conducted 397 COVID-19 tests. Since the outbreak began New Brunswick has conducted a total of 17,426 tests.




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Virat Kohli, Sara Ali Khan, Ayushmann Khurrana, Kriti Sanon speak against misinformation

Virat Kohli, Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan joined forces for a video




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Salman Khan beefs up, undergoes massive transformation during lockdown

Salman Khan has undergone a shocking transformation during the coronavirus lockdown




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Sara Ali Khan says 'missing being a working woman' amid lockdown

She also urged people to stay home, stay safe and stay positive amid the lockdown.




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Disha Patani says if God gave her 'four or more boyfriends', she wouldn't refuse

Disha Patani left social media users in fits of laughter with her new TikTok video




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Sanjay Leela Bhansali wants to cast Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone for his next film

Sanjay Leela Bhansali wants to cast Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone for his next film




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Vicky Kaushal calls himself 'husband material' in reply to marriage proposal

Vicky Kaushal can be heard calling himself 'husband material' in a clip




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Saif Ali Khan recalls his experiences getting laid off from film opposite Kajol

Saif Ali Khan opens up about his experince getting kicked off of his debut film back in 1992




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Sonam Kapoor receives love, prayers on her second wedding anniversary

Anil Kapoor wrote, "May you be blessed with all the love & happiness, just as we feel blessed to have you in our lives."




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Sara Ali Khan's intense workout video takes the internet by storm: WATCH

Sara captioned the video, “Don’t pray for lighter burdens. Work for a #stronger back.”




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Iulia Vantur opens up about getting married to Salman Khan

Presently, the Bharat actor is spending quality time with family and close friends including Iulia Vantur and Jacqueline Fernandez at his Panvel farmhouse amid coronavirus lockdown.




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Kartik Aaryan reveals 'Love Aaj Kal' with Sara Ali Khan is his career's best performance

Kartik Aaryan considers 'Love Aaj Kal' opposite Sara Ali Khan as the best performance in his career so far




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Kareena Kapoor says Sara Ali Khan's London departure left her sad

Kareena Kapoor was left visibly upset when Sara Ali Khan was leaving for London after her vacation in Mumbai




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Saif Ali Khan recalls getting 'thrown out' of a film with Kajol for 'lacking interest'

Saif Ali Khan said they were shooting for a song with director Rahul Rawali as well as Kajol




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Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez all set to release their song 'Tere Bina'

Salman Khan shared the video of the interview also featuring Tere Bina co-star Jacqueline on his Instagram handle.