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Microsoft is planning low-cost tablets: Report
Bloomberg reports that Microsoft is planning to launch a new line of low-cost Surface tablets in the second half of 2018. The aim would be to compete with lower-cost...
Samsung’s cheaper iPad alternative under wraps
Apple has been trying to expand its reach into the budget segments of both tablets and smartphones by launching cheaper versions of its iPhones and iPads. The iPhone SE is the entry point to the iPhone club whereas the iPad 2018 serves the same for the exclusive iPad club. The formula has sort of...
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Ryanair's annual profits fly 10% higher despite rostering issues
Ryanair has reported profit after tax for its financial year to the end of March of €1.45 billion. That represented a 10% increase on the previous year and was at the upper end of its guidance. Passenger numbers for the year were 9% higher at 130.3 million people, while the airline's...
US stocks close mixed on earnings, trade talks
New York: US stocks ended mixed as investors were digesting the latest corporate earnings as well as the ongoing trade talks between...
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Lack of sleep is dangerous. It can lead to diabetes, obesity, stroke
If you’re sleeping for less than eight hours each night, working the graveyard shift, or pulling all-nighters frequently (whether to party or to study), you need to be alarmed. Sleep deprivation can seriously affect your health and quality of life. It produces effects...
FAO-supported conference in Slovenia calls for bee protection
LJUBLJANA, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Agriculture officials from 22 countries and regions pledged at a FAO-supported conference in Slovenia on Saturday to strengthen cooperation in efforts to protect bees and other pollinators, raise public awareness and exchange bee-keeping practices. The international...
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LMAX Launches First Institutional Crypto-Exchange
The LMAX Exchange Group, a financial technology firm and owner of the LMAX Exchange, announced today that it will be launching the first institutional cryptocurrency exchange. The exchange, which is going to be called LMAX Digital, will enable institutional investors to trade in five different...
Cryptocurrencies to be Called “Digital Money” in Russia, Tokens – “Digital Rights”
Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has shed some light on the progress authorities are making towards adopting the long-awaited crypto regulations. Legislators will replace common words like “cryptocurrencies” and “tokens” with legal terms such as “digital money” and “digital rights”, he...
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Nadal and Djokovic to renew rivalry in Italian Open semis
ROME (AP) — Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will renew their rivalry in the Italian Open semifinals — and three-time Rome champion Maria Sharapova also reached the last four Friday. Nadal, who holds a record seven titles at the Foro Italico, overcame a poor first set and a partisan crowd to beat...
Zverev, Cilic move into Rome semis
Alexander Zverev continued his winning streak, battling past David Goffin and into the Internazionali d'Italia semi-finals on Friday. Zverev stretched his winning streak to 12 matches with a hard-fought 6-4 3-6 6-3 victory over Goffin in their last-eight clash in Rome. The German saw his run of 23...
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Lionel Messi wins 5th Golden Shoe
Madrid, May 21 (IANS) Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has won his fifth European Golden Shoe after his team beat Real Sociedad 1-0 in its final La Liga Santander match of the...
Barca say emotional goodbye to favourite son Iniesta
Andres Iniesta's final Barcelona appearance ended in victory on an emotional evening at the Nou Camp. La Liga champions Barca, who lost their unbeaten record in a 5-4 loss at Levante last week, responded with a 28th win of the season, defeating Real Sociedad 1-0. Former Liverpool forward...
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9 Haqqani militants killed in Afghanistan
9 Haqqani militants killed in Afghanistan
Kabul: At least nine militants of the Haqqani militant group were killed following air strikes in Afghanistan’s Paktika, officials said on Monday. “Afghan Special Operations Forces-related...
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Nirav Modi in London on a Singapore passport: Report
Nirav Modi in London on a Singapore passport: Report
The report says that Modi was also spotted in Dubai, Belgium and Hong Kong. Moneycontrol News @moneycontrolcom Fugitive Nirav Modi is reportedly in London and travelling on a Singapore passport....
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Congo to begin Ebola vaccinations
Congo to begin Ebola vaccinations
KINSHASA, Congo -- Congo will begin administering an experimental Ebola vaccine today in Mbandaka, the northwestern city of 1.2 million people where the deadly disease has infected some residents,...
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US to probe Trump campaign 'infiltration'
US to probe Trump campaign 'infiltration'
The US Department of Justice will investigate whether FBI agents spied on President Donald Trump's 2016 election campaign for "inappropriate purposes". In a tweet, Mr Trump said he...
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Survivors of Texas massacre confront 'spiritual war zone'
Survivors of Texas massacre confront 'spiritual war zone'
SANTA FE, Texas (AP) - Inside a packed church sanctuary, the seniors of Santa Fe High School and the prosecutor speaking to them confronted the challenges borne of the shooting that took the lives of...
photo: AP / David J. Phillip
Venezuela Elections: Nicolás Maduro Wins Second Term
Venezuela Elections: Nicolás Maduro Wins Second Term
Main rivals both declare poll, which was boycotted by the opposition, illegitimate due to alleged widespread irregularities...
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Confusion, Squabbling Undermine Trump's Steps Forward On The World Stage
Confusion, Squabbling Undermine Trump's Steps Forward On The World Stage
On North Korea, the government of dictator Kim Jong Un threatened to walk away from a planned summit after bellicose words from national security adviser John Bolton - who was then publicly...
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Taliban warn Kabul residents to 'keep away' ahead of attacks
Taliban warn Kabul residents to 'keep away' ahead of attacks
Recent attacks have made Kabul the deadliest place in Afghanistan for civilians for months The Taliban warned Kabul residents Monday to avoid "military centres"...
Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea
Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea
BEIJING (AP) — A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral...
2 injured in multiple bombings in Thailand's troubled south
2 injured in multiple bombings in Thailand's troubled south
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai authorities say suspected Muslim insurgents set off small bombs at about two dozen locations in the country's deep south, wounding two...
Krishna temple in Rawalpindi to get bigger and better, Pakistan government releases Rs 20 million funds
Krishna temple in Rawalpindi to get bigger and better, Pakistan government releases Rs 20 million funds
Reuters In a welcome move that is likely to garner quite some appreciation for the Pakistan government, Islamabad has released funds worth Rs 20 million for the...
Police probe celebrity chef Mario Batali for sexual misconduct - media
Police probe celebrity chef Mario Batali for sexual misconduct - media
May 20 (Reuters) - Celebrity chef Mario Batali, who already faces sexual harassment accusations from four women, is under criminal investigation by the New York...
Abuses pushed Malaysia’s debt over $250 billion, says Mahathir
Abuses pushed Malaysia’s debt over $250 billion, says Mahathir
Author: Mon, 2018-05-21 06:58 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is saddled with over 1 trillion ringgit ($251.70 billion) in debt, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on...
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How we grew arrogant enough to believe we have the right to kill
How we grew arrogant enough to believe we have the right to kill
After Santa Fe, we must be honest with ourselves about the role violence plays in our politics. ......
D.C.’s handling of a police shooting should inspire public confidence
D.C.’s handling of a police shooting should inspire public confidence
A hearing on the police shooting of Terrence Sterling was a much-needed public airing of events. ......
Trump is proving to be the most predictable of presidents
Trump is proving to be the most predictable of presidents
A canon of gut feelings can explain most of what he has done — and predict what he will do. ......
Trump gives a gift to pro-life evangelical Christians — and hurts low-income women
Trump gives a gift to pro-life evangelical Christians — and hurts low-income women
New restrictions would make life harder for Planned Parenthood and the women it helps. ......
The old capitalism returns
The old capitalism returns
Compared with those of the 19th century, many of today’s economic advances and upheavals seem mild....
No one is an ‘animal’
No one is an ‘animal’
Trump’s loose statements about immigrants threaten to dehumanize all of us. ......
Trump isn’t the first president to follow his gut into Mideast trouble
Trump isn’t the first president to follow his gut into Mideast trouble
Elevating ideology above messy political reality usually leads to disaster — it’s a lesson that...
