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Dr Mah: Pleasing turnout as primary schools reopen under Phase Four of NRP

MELAKA: The percentage of primary pupils coming back to school on the first day of class is satisfactory, says Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon. Read full story
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School management allowed to check teachers' vaccination certs, says Radzi

MELAKA (Bernama): School administrators have the authority to inspect a teacher’s vaccination certificate with effect from Monday (Nov 1), says Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin. Read full story
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Three students from SMK Chukai in Kemaman win Asia-Pacific 'Do Your: Bit' challenge

KEMAMAN (Bernama): Three students from SMK Chukai here were recently named champions of the Do Your: Bit Challenge competition for the Asia-Pacific region for their invention of a device to analyse the percentage of oxygen in forests. Read full story
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TAR UC to get varsity status

KUALA LUMPUR: Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) will soon gain university status. Read full story
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Flexible learning here to stay

As the country returns to normalcy, online instruction continues to play an integral role. Read full story
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As Russia's COVID-19 toll surges, a Siberian hospital struggles to cope

BIYSK, Russia (Reuters) - The beds at the intensive care unit at this Siberian hospital rarely stay empty for long. Doctors at Hospital No. 2 in the Russian city of Biysk are having to cope with an unprecedented surge of coronavirus patients, many of whom are unvaccinated. Read full story
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Italy's Salvini ridicules calling of actor Gere to kidnapping trial

PALERMO, Italy (Reuters) - Matteo Salvini, leader of Italy's right-wing League party, said a trial where he faces kidnapping charges for refusing to let a migrant ship dock in the country in 2019 was not serious as actor Richard Gere was admitted to testify. Read full story
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Myanmar decries move to block junta leader from regional summit

(Reuters) - Myanmar's military government said on Friday it rejected a decision by its Southeast Asian neighbours to invite only a non-political figure to an upcoming regional summit in a snub to the leader of the Feb. 1 coup. Read full story
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Turkey's Halkbank can be prosecuted over Iran sanction violations, U.S. appeals court rules

(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday rejected Halkbank's bid to dismiss an indictment accusing the state-owned Turkish lender of helping Iran evade American sanctions. Read full story
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Man accused of murdering UK lawmaker Amess to face trial next year

LONDON (Reuters) - The man accused of stabbing to death British lawmaker David Amess at a church where he was meeting voters last week is due to go on trial next year, London's Old Bailey court heard on Friday. Read full story
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G7 countries reach breakthrough on digital trade and data

LONDON (Reuters) -The Group of Seven wealthy nations agreed on principles to govern cross-border data use and digital trade, Britain said in what was described as a breakthrough that could liberalise hundreds of billions of dollars of international commerce. Read full story
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Lyft records more than 4,000 sexual assault cases in long-overdue safety report

(Reuters) - Lyft Inc received reports of more than 4,000 instances of sexual assault on its ride-hailing platform between 2017 and 2019, detailing the data in a safety report it had promised to publish about two years ago. Read full story
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Don't hurry into Sarawak polls, says local civil society group

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Canada government, provinces agree COVID-19 vaccine travel passport - officials

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's federal government and the 10 provinces have agreed on a standard COVID-19 electronic vaccination passport allowing domestic and foreign travel, government officials told reporters on Thursday. Read full story
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India among 11 'countries of concern' on climate change for U.S. spy agencies

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Afghanistan, India and Pakistan were among 11 countries singled out by U.S. intelligence agencies on Thursday as being "highly vulnerable" in terms of their ability to prepare for and respond to environmental and societal crises caused by climate change. Read full story
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Floods recede in Kedah, relief centres in four other states remain open

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Floods in Kedah have receded but the situation remains unchanged in Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka, which also recorded a rise in the number of evacuees and relief centres in operation. Read full story
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Flash floods hit several neighbourhoods in Klang, 31 evacuated to relief shelters

KLANG: Continuous rains with intermittent heavy showers for six hours from 1pm Wednesday (Oct 20) caused several neighbourhoods in Klang to experience flash floods that inundated their homes. Read full story
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Logistics tech firm Flock Freight turns unicorn after SoftBank-led funding

(Reuters) - U.S. logistics technology firm Flock Freight said on Wednesday it had reached a valuation of more than $1 billion, after raising $215 million in a funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Read full story
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Alphabet's Wing project will unveil new drone delivery model in Texas

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Wing drone project said Wednesday that Walgreens will use its new platform to fulfill deliveries at a store in Texas. Read full story
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Analysis-Eat or be eaten? Food delivery apps have knives out as pandemic boom fades

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The meal delivery market is expected turn to a phase of consolidation in the coming months as players look to adjust operations after the explosive boom in demand served up to them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read full story
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Ukraine approves bill to boost independence of anti-corruption bureau

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday passed legislation to strengthen the independence of the Western-backed national anti-corruption bureau (NABU), a requirement for Kyiv to secure more loans from the International Monetary Fund under a $5 billion loan deal. Read full story
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Oracle's NetSuite adds banking features to its software; HSBC is first partner

(Reuters) - Oracle Corp's NetSuite on Tuesday said it will put automated banking features into its accounting software for businesses, with HSBC Holdings Plc as its first partner to automatically send and receive money and reconcile accounts. Read full story
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Abu Dhabi's tech hub sees surge of interest from start-ups

DUBAI (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi’s new technology hub says it has seen a surge in interest from start-up firms in the United Arab Emirates and abroad despite the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic last year, amid increased optimism from the sector. Read full story
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Snap launches studio to create augmented reality ads

(Reuters) -Snap Inc said on Tuesday it is launching a studio to help brands create augmented reality advertising and experiences, part of a move to popularize the use of technology that can overlay computer-generated images onto a person's view of the real world. Read full story
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GlobalFoundries seeks $25 billion valuation in U.S. IPO as chip demand soars

(Reuters) -Chipmaker GlobalFoundries, owned by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co, is aiming for a valuation of about $25 billion in its initial public offering in the United States. Read full story
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German parties give green light to three-way coalition talks

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's business-friendly Free Democrats (FDP) joined the Social Democrats (SPD) and Greens on Monday in approving a decision by party leaders to proceed with three-way coalition talks to form what they called "a government of the middle". Read full story
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New York directs two cryptocurrency lending platforms to cease activity

(Reuters) - Two cryptocurrency lending platforms were asked to cease activities in New York by the state's attorney general on Monday and three other platforms were directed to provide information about their business. Read full story
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Amazon to hire 150,000 U.S. workers for holiday shopping season

(Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc said on Monday it plans to hire 150,000 seasonal workers in the United States during the holiday period, as the e-commerce giant prepares for a shopping season expected to be characterized by high demand and supply headaches. Read full story
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S.Africa's MTN and Vodacom join Telkom in temporary spectrum lawsuit

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's two biggest mobile operators, MTN and Vodacom, have joined number three Telkom in a lawsuit to stop the regulator withdrawing temporary frequency spectrum assigned at the start of the COVID-19 outbreak. Read full story
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U.S. TV station operator Sinclair hit by ransomware attack

(Reuters) - U.S. TV station operator Sinclair Broadcast Group said on Monday it had found some of its servers and workstations had been encrypted with ransomware, disrupting office networks. Read full story
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High-impact projects to be developed in Terengganu under 12MP, says Tok Pa

KUALA TERENGGANU (Bernama): The Federal Government is committed to providing at least 50% of the allocation for basic facilities in Terengganu for the implementation of high-impact projects in the state. Read full story
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Kelantan to develop Malaysia's first IBS industrial park

KOTA BHARU (Bernama): Kelantan will be the first state in Malaysia to develop an Industrial Building System (IBS) industrial park, which will serve as a one-stop reference centre to increase the capacity and capabilities of industrial building, especially in the East Coast. Read full story
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Dr Wee ready for debate with Guan Eng, TV3 producers suggest Nov 2 date

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has reiterated his stance that he is ready for a debate with Lim Guan Eng on the government's cabotage policy with a date set by TV3 producers on Nov 2. Read full story
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UN envoy says has agreement on drafting new Syrian constitution

GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations Special Envoy said on Sunday that the government and opposition co-chairs of the Syrian Constitutional Committee agreed to start a drafting process for constitutional reform in the country. Read full story
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Tunisian lawmaker detained over suspected tax fraud, money laundering

TUNIS (Reuters) - A Tunisian court on Sunday ordered a lawmaker to be detained over suspected tax fraud and money laundering - the fourth parliamentarian to be taken into custody since President Kais Saied seized near total control of the country in July. Read full story
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Italy's unions rally against neo-fascist groups after violent protests

ROME (Reuters) - Italy's biggest workers' unions rallied in Rome on Saturday and called on the government to dissolve the neo-fascist groups involved in last weekend's violent protests against the COVID-19 health pass. Read full story
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Saudi Arabia's PIF launches offshore platform tourism project

CAIRO (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, announced on Saturday the launch of "THE RIG", which it said would be the world's first tourism destination on offshore platforms. Read full story
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U.S. intelligence chief to meet with S. Korea, Japan counterparts -Yonhap

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The intelligence chiefs of the United States, South Korea and Japan are expected to meet in Seoul early next week for closed-door discussions about North Korea, among other issues, Yonhap news agency reported, citing a government source. Read full story
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Congo to audit forest concessions, suspend 'questionable contracts'

KINSHASA (Reuters) - President Felix Tshisekedi has called for an audit of Democratic Republic of Congo's vast forest concessions and the suspension of all "questionable contracts" until the audit is concluded. Read full story
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Success of Battersea development in London will benefit EPF contributors, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: The success of the Battersea Power Station development in London will benefit ordinary Malaysians who contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story
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U.S. Treasury puts crypto industry on notice over rising ransomware attacks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury on Friday said suspected ransomware payments totaling $590 million were made in the first six months of this year, more than the $416 million reported for the whole of 2020, as Washington put the cryptocurrency industry on alert about its role in combating ransomware attacks. Read full story
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PM Kishida to South Korea's Moon: Japan wants 'appropriate' response on wartime compensation

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's new prime minister Fumio Kishida told reporters on Friday that he had spoken with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and told him that Japan wanted an "appropriate" response on disputes including compensation for forced wartime labour. Read full story
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Focus on freedoms in Slovenia triggers EU Twitter spat

(Reuters) - A visit by EU lawmakers to assess media freedoms in Slovenia has sparked a Twitter spat between the country's prime minister and his Dutch counterpart, fuelling tensions over eastern members' respect for the rule of law ahead of an EU summit next week. Read full story
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Beirut bloodshed deepens doubts over port blast probe

BEIRUT (Reuters) - The fate of a probe into the Beirut port explosion appears in increasing doubt after a bitter political dispute about the actions of the judge leading the investigation set off Lebanon's bloodiest street violence in more than a decade. Read full story
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Supplier Novares seeks damages from carmakers over cancelled orders

PARIS (Reuters) - French auto supplier Novares is claiming tens of millions euros in damages from its customers after a global shortage in semiconductor chips has forced many carmakers to halt production and cancel orders. Read full story
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Putin says crypto currencies too unstable to be used for oil contracts

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said that crypto currencies were too unstable to be used to settle oil contracts but that they still deserved a place as a means of payment. Read full story
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Developer of automated cargo planes draws $100 million investment

(Reuters) - Reliable Robotics, a Silicon Valley startup aiming to automate conventional fixed-wing planes to ferry cargo and eventually passengers, has raised $100 million from investors, the company said on Thursday. Read full story
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Scarce chips may pinch Apple's iPhone holiday sales, analysts see rebound next year

(Reuters) - The global chip shortage could be creeping its way to Apple's newest iPhone 13 smartphones, but analysts think that the technology giant can weather the impact by making up for any lost holiday sales with a stronger showing next year. Read full story
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Microsoft and Nvidia claim to have created the world’s most powerful language model

Language models have become a key factor when it comes to creating the most thorough and accurate artificial intelligence possible. Read full story
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Ethiopian attack in two northern regions intensifies, Tigrayan forces say

NAIROBI (Reuters) -An air and ground offensive by Ethiopian troops and their allies against rebellious forces from the northern Tigray region is intensifying, a spokesperson for the Tigrayan forces said on Wednesday, claiming "staggering" casualties. Read full story
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EU will give 'firm answer' to Polish court ruling - EU's top diplomat

KYIV (Reuters) - The European Union will give a "firm answer" to a ruling by Poland's top court challenging the primacy of EU law, and will tell Warsaw to "abide by the rules of the club," the EU's top diplomat said on Tuesday. Read full story
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U.N. official recalled from Ethiopia over audio recordings - letter

NAIROBI (Reuters) -The United Nations' migration agency has recalled a staff member identified by two U.N. sources in Addis Ababa as the head of its mission to Ethiopia over audio recordings containing criticism of senior U.N. officials. Read full story
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In northern Afghanistan, girls' schools working despite ban elsewhere

KABUL (Reuters) - While girls across most of Afghanistan remain at home while brothers go to high school, classes in some northern areas have been open for all students, highlighting regional differences starting to emerge two months after the Taliban seized power. Read full story
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Analysis-Iraqi voters spurn Iran's allies, but Tehran could still fight for clout

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi voters delivered a sharp rebuke to Iran's allies in an election this week, but loosening the grip of Shi'ite militia from control of the state will still be a politically delicate goal, with the threat of violence always in the background. Read full story
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Ex-Myanmar president says army tried to force him to cede power hours before coup

(Reuters) - Myanmar's deposed president testified on Tuesday that the military tried to force him to relinquish power hours before its Feb. 1 coup, warning him he could be seriously harmed if he refused, according to his lawyer. Read full story
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No room for racial slurs in M'sia, says Dr Wee in condemning remark against Kisona

PETALING JAYA: There is no place at all for disparaging remarks based on ethnic background or religious belief, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong in condemning a derogatory remark used on national badminton player S. Kisona. Read full story
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Fuel shortages persist in London and south east England

LONDON (Reuters) - Gasoline and diesel shortages persisted in London and south east England on Sunday, where 22% of forecourts had no fuel available and 60% had both types available, the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) said on Sunday, according to Sky News. Read full story
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Cyclone Shaheen approaches Oman, three killed, flights delayed

DUBAI (Reuters) -The centre of Tropical Cyclone Shaheen hit land in Oman on Sunday having already killed least three people, and authorities urged residents to evacuate coastal areas and delayed flights to and from the capital, Muscat. Read full story
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Facebook does not believe it is a primary cause of polarization -exec to CNN

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A Facebook Inc executive said in an interview on Sunday with CNN that the company does not believe that its social media service is a primary contributor to the political polarization that has become widespread in the United States. Read full story
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Blast in Afghanistan's Kabul kills several civilians, says Taliban

(Reuters) -Several civilians were killed in an explosion in Afghanistan's capital city Kabul on Sunday, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Twitter. Read full story
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Boat carrying 10 anglers feared to have sunk, SAR activated

KUCHING (Bernama): The Sarawak Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), has activated a search and rescue (SAR) operation at noon on Saturday (Oct 2) after a boat with ten anglers was reported to have sunk about two nautical miles from the waters of Pulau Satang here. Read full story
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Govt to clarify proposal on sale of Bumiputra shares

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The government plans to clarify the recently-announced proposal to allow the sale of Bumiputra shares or companies only to Bumiputra consortiums, companies or individuals, says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. Read full story
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Jeffrey Kitingan: Malaysia should protest China's military activities in the South China Sea

KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia should send a diplomatic protest to China and the United Nations over China’s military activities in the South China Sea, says Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan. Read full story
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Eyes of the world will be on Scotland for climate summit, queen says

LONDON (Reuters) - The world's attention will be focused on Scotland for next month's climate summit, Queen Elizabeth told Scottish lawmakers on Saturday, adding that they would have an important role making a better, healthier world. Read full story
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Russian billionaire Tinkov agrees to pay $500 million over U.S. tax charges

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Billionaire Oleg Tinkov, whose online bank is Russia's second biggest credit card issuer, pleaded guilty on Friday to filing a false U.S. tax return and agreed to pay $507 million in taxes, interest and penalties, the U.S. Department of Justice said. Read full story
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Speculation on formation of new Melaka govt fizzles out

MELAKA: An internal conflict within the state DAP has "saved" the Perikatan Nasional-led state government. Read full story
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EMCO in Kg Sungai Padi in Lipis extended until Oct 16, says NSC

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The enhanced movement control order (MCO) in Kampung Sungai Padi, Lipis, Pahang, which is scheduled to end tomorrow, has been extended to Oct 16, says the National Security Council (NSC). Read full story
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Covid-19: 1.5% from 11,889 new cases in categories three, four and five, says Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Only 1.5% or 179 of the 11,889 new Covid-19 cases reported as of Friday noon (Oct 1) were from categories three, four and five. Read full story
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Muhyiddin's wife Noorainee, Bung Moktar, Mohd Zuki among seven lead Sabah's TYT birthday honours list

KOTA KINABALU: Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's wife, Puan Sri Noorainee Abdul Rahman, is among seven prominent figures who will be receiving Sabah's highest honour, the Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu (SPDK), which carries the title "Datuk Seri Panglima" on Saturday (Oct 2) in a ceremony held in conjunction with Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin's 68th birthday celebrations. Read full story
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Turkish Red Crescent sending aid to feed displaced Afghans

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The Turkish Red Crescent is sending aid to Afghanistan to feed internally displaced people in need amid turmoil following the Taliban's takeover, the organisation's head said on Friday. Read full story
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Nigerian military says air strike hit Islamic State, playing down alleged civilian deaths

ABUJA (Reuters) - The Nigerian military said on Thursday a deadly air strike hit an Islamic State camp and that casualties could not be determined, after witnesses said the attack had killed dozens of civilians in the northeast, where the country is waging a 12-year war against jihadist insurgents. Read full story
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Nine Sabah districts to remain 'isolated' for failing to achieve 60% vaccination rate for adults

KOTA KINABALU: Nine Sabah districts including two major east coast towns will remain "isolated" as the state lifted restrictions on inter-district travel within five identified zones from Oct 1. Read full story
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Boy passed out after vaccination due to lack of sleep, not having proper breakfast, says Melaka Health Dept

MELAKA: Lack of sleep and consuming only a tablespoon of nasi lemak is found to the cause of a 12-year-old boy to suddenly pass out after getting vaccinated on Thursday morning (Sept 30), says the state Health Department. Read full story
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Fully vaccinated husbands or close family members allowed in labour room from Oct 4, says Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Effective Oct 4, the Health Ministry will allow fully vaccinated husbands or immediate family members to accompany pregnant women in the labour room during childbirth. Read full story
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Malbatt 850-9 women personnel make MAF history, says Hisham

PETALING JAYA (Bernama): The first batch from the Malaysian Battalion 850-9 (Malbatt 850-9) team has made Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) history for having the most number of women personnel since the MAF’s involvement in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mission. Read full story
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Hungary's Orban hits Czech campaign trail to back PM Babis

USTI NAD LABEM, Czech Republic (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban backed his Czech counterpart Andrej Babis' re-election bid on Wednesday, making a display of the close ties between the two central European leaders who have supported each other in disputes with the EU. Read full story
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Italy's Draghi to meet Greta Thunberg at Milan climate talks

ROME (Reuters) -Italian prime minister and current president of the G20 Mario Draghi will meet climate activist Greta Thunberg in Milan on Thursday, Draghi's office said. Read full story
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Analysis-In post-Merkel EU, Macron can't exert leadership without allies

PARIS (Reuters) - Angela Merkel's exit from the EU stage she dominated for 16 years has handed French President Emmanuel Macron an opportunity to take up the mantle of European leadership and press on with his plans for a more independent Europe. Read full story
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Samsung fined $47 million for price fixing in Netherlands

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Electronics maker Samsung has been fined 40 million euros ($46.9 million) for price fixing in the Netherlands, Dutch competition watchdog ACM said on Wednesday. Read full story
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Russia arrests top cybersecurity executive in treason case - court

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia has arrested Ilya Sachkov, the chief executive of top Russian cybersecurity company Group IB, on suspicion of state treason and will hold him in custody for two months, a Moscow court said on Wednesday. Read full story
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EU leaders to discuss soaring energy prices

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Leaders of European Union countries will discuss surging energy prices when they meet next month, as governments scramble to cushion households from the soaring cost of gas and power. Read full story
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French Greens pick Jadot as presidential candidate amid fragmented Left

PARIS (Reuters) -Green voters on Tuesday chose former Greenpeace activist Yannick Jadot to be their candidate for France's April 2022 presidential election. Read full story
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Germany's TÜV Süd "shirking responsibility" over 2019 Brazil dam burst, court hears

MUNICH (Reuters) - German industrial inspector TÜV Süd was on Tuesday accused of evading its responsibilities over its alleged role in the 2019 deadly collapse of a dam in Brazil, as Brazilian claimants kicked off the first civil lawsuit in Germany over the disaster. Read full story
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Chancellor or bust: Germany's Laschet fights for his political life

BERLIN (Reuters) - Conservative chancellor candidate Armin Laschet faced a scrap for his political future on Tuesday as lawmakers in his CDU/CSU alliance met to plot a way forward after suffering their first national election defeat since 2002. Read full story
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Turkey to press Russia to restore calm in Syria's Idlib

ANKARA (Reuters) - The presidents of Russia and Turkey will hold talks on Wednesday on curbing renewed violence in northwest Syria and possibly expanding Moscow's sales of military defence systems to Ankara, Turkish officials said. Read full story
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Activists urge UN to investigate alleged Taliban crimes

GENEVA (Reuters) - The ousted Afghan government and activist groups called on the main U.N. human rights body on Monday to investigate reports of targeted killings and restrictions on women and free speech by the ruling Taliban. Read full story
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Jailed Belarusian opponent Kolesnikova wins European rights award

PARIS (Reuters) - Jailed Belarusian opposition leader and activist Maria Kolesnikova on Monday won the ninth Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize which honours outstanding civil society action in the defence of human rights. Read full story
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Two Polish regions repeal 'LGBT-free' declarations

WARSAW (Reuters) - Two Polish regional councils voted on Monday to repeal motions declaring their provinces "LGBT-free zones," state-run news agency PAP reported, after the European Union threatened to withdraw funding. Read full story
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La Palma volcano roars back to life as lava nears the sea

LA PALMA, Spain (Reuters) -The volcano on Spain's La Palma island began ejecting ash and smoke again on Monday after a brief lull, while hundreds of people in coastal villages were locked down in anticipation of the lava reaching the sea and releasing toxic gas. Read full story
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British truckers: Life on the road with people smugglers, fuel thieves and few toilets

LONDON (Reuters) - For Tom Reddy, it was the disgusting conditions that convinced him to quit as a British trucker, with few toilets and even fewer showers forcing drivers into desperate solutions at the side of the road. Read full story
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Far-right AfD sees silver lining in weak result: Merkel is out

BERLIN (Reuters) - Leaders of Alternative for Germany (AfD) put on a brave face after projected election results showed support for the far-right party dropping and said they rejoiced in seeing Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives slump to their worst-ever result. Read full story
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German CDU's Laschet vows to try to build conservative-led government

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's conservative CDU chancellor candidate Armin Laschet said his party could not be satisfied with the results of an election on Sunday but that he would do everything possible to build a conservative-led government. Read full story
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Senior CDU politician says Jamaica coalition possible

BERLIN (Reuters) - Exit polls of Germany's federal election show that a so-called Jamaica coalition https://ift.tt/3i1YjB8 of conservatives, the Greens and the pro-business Free Democrats is possible, a senior politician of Angela Merkel's CDU said on Sunday. Read full story
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Italy says Taliban government cannot be recognized, but Afghans must be helped

ROME (Reuters) - Italian Foreign Affairs Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Sunday that the Taliban government in Afghanistan could not be recognised, but urged foreign governments to prevent a financial collapse there that would spark massive flows of migrants. Read full story
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German SPD Secretary-General says we have mandate to govern

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Social Democrat Secretary-General Lars Klingbeil said on Sunday his party had a mandate to form a coalition after exit polls showed the SPD neck and neck with outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative bloc. Read full story
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Sabah Pakatan calls for more transparency on MA63 progress

KOTA KINABALU: The high-level government committee should be transparent on progress made on discussions over the Malaysia Agreement 1963 and make the final report public, says Sabah Pakatan Harapan. Read full story
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EMCO In Kampung Bambangan, Sabah from Monday (Sept 27)

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The enhanced movement control order (EMCO) will be implemented in Kampung Bambangan, Telupid in Sabah from Sept 27 until Oct 10, says National Security Council (MKN) director-general Datuk Rodzi Md Saad. Read full story
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Radzi: Schools in Phase Four states must be fully prepared for reopening

ALOR SETAR (Bernama): All schools in Phase Four states under the National Recovery Plan (NRP) must make the necessary preparations before face-to-face schooling commences on Oct 3. Read full story
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Taliban hang up bodies of alleged kidnappers in Afghan city

(Reuters) - Taliban authorities in the western Afghan city of Herat killed four alleged kidnappers and hung their bodies up in public to deter others, a local government official said on Saturday. Read full story
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Hundreds of Russians join Moscow protest over parliamentary election

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Hundreds of people, angered by last week's parliamentary election, joined a protest in central Moscow on Saturday, holding posters carrying slogans such as "bring back the elections". Read full story
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'Death sentence': low-lying nations implore faster action on climate at U.N

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Faced with what they see as an existential threat, leaders from low-lying and island nations implored rich countries at the United Nations General Assembly this week to act more forcefully against a warming planet. Read full story
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U.S. fallout over Kabul drone strike grows with plans for multiple probes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior U.S. Democrat said on Thursday that multiple congressional committees will investigate a drone strike that killed 10 Afghan civilians last month, to determine what went wrong and answer questions about future counterterrorism strategy. Read full story
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In shock ruling, Italy court overturns mafia verdicts

ROME (Reuters) - An Italian appeals court on Thursday overturned convictions in a major mafia trial, dismantling accusations that the state had colluded with Sicilian mobsters after a deadly wave of bombings in the 1990s. Read full story
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Carlos The jackal sentenced to life in jail

PARIS (Reuters) - Carlos the Jackal, the leftist militant who carried out attacks across the globe in the 1970s and 1980s, had the life sentence he had been given for a deadly grenade attack on a Paris shop in 1974, confirmed on Thursday, the Paris Prosecutor's Office said. Read full story
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ACLU, 26 other groups support $1 billion boost for FTC privacy work

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The American Civil Liberties Union and 26 other civil rights and advocacy groups wrote to top lawmakers Thursday to urge support for a $1 billion boost in funding for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which is included in a $3.5 trillion spending proposal. Read full story
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Apple bars Epic's "Fortnite" until all court appeals end

(Reuters) - Epic Games Chief Executive Officer Tim Sweeney said on Wednesday Apple Inc informed the "Fortnite" owner that the video game will be blacklisted from the iPhone maker's popular App Store for several years until all the court appeals are done. Read full story
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Salesforce rival Freshworks valued at over $12 billion in debut

-Business software company Freshworks Inc was valued at $12.2 billion in its Nasdaq debut on Wednesday after shares opened 21% above the initial offering price, indicating strong demand for firms that have thrived during the pandemic. Read full story
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Facebook warns it is 'underreporting' iOS ad results amid Apple privacy changes

(Reuters) - Facebook Inc said on Wednesday it is underreporting the results of its advertising business on Apple Inc iOS devices, acknowledging that recent privacy changes from the iPhone maker have made it more expensive and difficult for brands to advertise on Facebook. Read full story
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Biden pledges $10 billion to fight global hunger

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that the United States would commit $10 billion toward ending hunger in his country and around the world. Read full story
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Horse show to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 70th anniversary

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's 2022 Royal Windsor Horse Show will feature a Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee celebration with hundreds of horses and 1,000 performers marking her 70th anniversary on the throne. Read full story
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Facebook oversight board seeks clarity on review system for high-profile users

(Reuters) - Facebook Inc's independent oversight board said on Tuesday it has asked the social networking giant to provide clarity on the system it uses to review content decisions relating to some high-profile users. Read full story
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U.S. extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Monday said it will extend restrictions at its land borders with Canada and Mexico that bar nonessential travel such as tourism by foreigners despite Ottawa's decision to open its border to vaccinated Americans. Read full story
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EU joins outcry over execution of nine men by Yemen's Houthis

ADEN (Reuters) - The European Union joined a chorus of international criticism on Monday over the execution of nine men by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Yemen following their conviction for involvement in the killing of the group's top civilian leader. Read full story
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Putin thanks Russians for their 'trust' after United Russia election win

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday thanked Russians for their trust after the ruling United Russia party that supports him won an emphatic parliamentary majority in an election that opponents said was marred by large-scale fraud. Read full story
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B40 families to receive Covid-19 care packages

PETALING JAYA: A total of 3.6 million B40 households are set to receive Covid-19 care packages from the government, which will include face masks, self-test kits and pulse oximeters. Read full story
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Extra dose not just for the elderly, but all who need it

PETALING JAYA: Even the young with chronic diseases, transplant patients and those undergoing chemotherapy for active cancer should be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine booster shots, say health experts. Read full story
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Khairy: Half a million vaccination certificate complaints resolved

ALOR SETAR: The MySejahtera team resolved over 500,000 complaints of digital vaccination certificates not being displayed on the app within a week, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. Read full story
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France sees "crisis" over submarine cancellation - Le Drian

PARIS (Reuters) - France is in a "crisis" with the United States and Australia after Canberra's cancellation of a multi-billion dollar submarine order led Paris to recall envoys from its allies, French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said. Read full story
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Greece opens new migrant holding camp on island amid tougher policy

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece opened a new holding camp for migrants on Saturday on the island of Samos, close to Turkey, and said other new facilities would follow in coming months as it tightens migration policy. Read full story
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Some Afghan girls return to school, others face anxious wait

(Reuters) - Some Afghan girls returned to primary schools with gender-segregated classes on Saturday, but older girls faced an anxious wait with no clarity over if and when they would be able to resume their studies at the secondary school level. Read full story
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Lula retains solid lead over Bolsonaro for 2022 Brazil race, poll shows

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva remains ahead of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro by a significant margin in voter preferences for the 2022 elections, a survey by pollster Datafolha showed on Friday. Read full story
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Daimler Truck boss says chip supply has tightened further

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Daimler AG's truck business, the world's largest, has seen the supply of crucial chips tighten further in recent weeks, the division's chief executive said in a Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung report. Read full story
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Ireland raises privacy question over Facebook smart glasses

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's data privacy regulator on Friday said it had asked Facebook to demonstrate that an LED indicator light on the social media giant's newly launched smart glasses is "an effective means" to let people know they are being filmed or photographed. Read full story
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Argentina's Fernandez calls for unity as political 'circus' spooks markets

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's center-left President Alberto Fernandez called for unity on Thursday after a rebellion from hard-left ministers threatened to break apart the ruling coalition following a bruising loss in a midterm primary election. Read full story
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Venezuelan ex-general discussing possible plea with U.S. - prosecutor

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former Venezuelan general jailed in the United States on drug trafficking charges is discussing a possible guilty plea with prosecutors, according to recently-released court filings, in a sweeping case in which President Nicolas Maduro is also a defendant. Read full story
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World Economic Forum to be held in Davos in January 2022

ZURICH (Reuters) - The World Economic Forum (WEF) is to take place in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos next year on Jan. 17-21, reverting to an in-person meeting of world and business leaders, organisers said on Thursday. Read full story
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UMMC uses first Malaysian-made isopod to transport highly contagious Covid-19 patients

PETALING JAYA (Bernama): University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) has become the first hospital to use a Malaysian-made Portable Negative Pressure Isolation Carrier (Isopod) which can be used to transport highly contagious Covid-19 patients in ambulances. Read full story
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Canada's Trudeau under fire over high inflation as election race tightens

OTTAWA (Reuters) - The leader of Canada's main opposition party on Wednesday said a surge in inflation last month highlighted the failure of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's economic policies, and urged Canadians to vote out the government in an election next week. Read full story
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Pope rejects German archbishop's resignation after abuse scandal

BERLIN (Reuters) - Pope Francis has rejected the resignation of the Archbishop of Hamburg who had offered to step down after a report named him among several senior officials in Germany's Catholic Church to have breached their duty in handling sexual abuse cases. Read full story
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Mat Sabu renews calls for reinstatement of local govt polls

PETALING JAYA: Amanah president Mohamad Sabu has renewed calls for local government elections to be reinstated so that non-political representatives could be appointed to city councils. Read full story
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Covid-19: PAS MP laments low vaccination rate in Kelantan

PETALING JAYA: A PAS lawmaker took a swipe at the government for being slow in providing Covid-19 vaccines for Kelantan. Read full story
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U.S. Ex-Presidents Bush, Clinton, Obama band together to aid Afghan refugees

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three former U.S. presidents - Republican George W. Bush and Democrats Bill Clinton and Barack Obama - have banded together behind a new group aimed at supporting refugees from Afghanistan settling in the United States following the recent American withdrawal. Read full story
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D.C. attorney general broadens Amazon lawsuit

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington, D.C., has broadened its antitrust lawsuit against Amazon to challenge the online retailer's agreements with wholesalers as well as third-party sellers, city Attorney General Karl Racine's office said on Monday. Read full story
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Explainer-Lebanon's Mikati faces tricky path to safe economic ground

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's new government has vowed to tackle one of the worst economic meltdowns in history. Read full story
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Canada opposition chief lashes "partying" PM Trudeau as election race tightens

OTTAWA (Reuters) - The head of Canada's opposition Conservatives, facing possible election defeat, on Monday stepped up his attacks on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, portraying him as a scandal-hit party goer obsessed with keeping power. Read full story
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U.N. seeks $600 million to avert Afghanistan humanitarian crisis

GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations is convening an aid conference in Geneva on Monday in an effort to raise more than $600 million for Afghanistan, warning of a humanitarian crisis there following the Taliban takeover. Read full story
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Space tourism: What's on offer

For those looking for an out of the world tour experience, it's now becoming easier (if not cheaper) with more companies offering space tourism options. Read full story
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Older Android phones will soon lose access to Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps

While the majority of Android phone users might upgrade to new handsets after three or four years of use, there are some people who like to use them till the devices actually die. If you are one of those old Android users, the end of road is finally here. Read full story
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Virgin Galactic sees delay to space mission with Italian Air Force

(Reuters) - Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc on Friday flagged a delay to its first commercial research mission with the Italian Air Force to mid-October due to a potential manufacturing defect. Read full story
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U.S. lawmakers say decision in Apple/Epic fight shows need to update laws

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers determined to tighten antitrust laws said on Friday that a judge's decision giving only a partial victory to "Fortnite" creator Epic Games in its fight with Apple Inc was further evidence of the need for new laws to limit Big Tech. Read full story
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Exclusive-U.S. Treasury, financial industry discuss cryptocurrency 'stablecoins'

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department met with a number of industry participants this week to quiz them about the risks and benefits posed by stablecoins -- a rapidly growing type of cryptocurrencies, the value of which is pegged to traditional currencies, according to three people with direct knowledge of the meetings. Read full story
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Mugabe's remains should be reburied at Harare monument, Zimbabwe magistrate rules

HARARE (Reuters) - A Zimbabwean magistrate on Friday ruled that Robert Mugabe's remains should be exhumed and reburied at the national heroes' shrine in the capital city, rekindling a row over the late former leader's resting place. Read full story
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Explainer: How bad is the crisis in Lebanon?

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's financial meltdown has swiftly worsened in the last month, with much of the country crippled by fuel shortages that have ignited country-wide security incidents. Read full story
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U.S. judge in 'Fortnite' case strikes down Apple's in-app payment restrictions

(Reuters) -A U.S. judge on Friday issued a ruling in "Fortnite" creator Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc's App Store, striking down some of Apple's restrictions on how developers can collect payments in apps. Read full story
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Smugglers fake ship identities to evade North Korea sanctions - research report

SEOUL (Reuters) - Smugglers suspected of evading sanctions on North Korea have turned to schemes to create fraudulent identities for sanctioned ships, a U.S.-based research group said in a report released on Thursday. Read full story
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Google to replenish 20% more water than it uses by 2030

(Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google aims to replenish 20% more water than its offices and data centers use by 2030, the company said on Thursday, addressing concerns about water-guzzling tech facilities amid record droughts. Read full story
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Bitcoin is barter, not money, Mexico central bank chief says

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Bitcoin is more like a means of barter than "evolved" fiat money, Mexico's central back chief said on Thursday, calling it a high-risk investment and a poor store of value. Read full story
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Nvidia seeks EU approval for Arm deal, EU decision due Oct. 13

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Nvidia on Wednesday filed for EU antitrust approval of its $54 billion takeover of British chip designer Arm, according to a submission on the European Commission website, kicking off a process likely to take several months. Read full story
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El Salvador president gets hands-on to fix bitcoin wallet roll-out woes

SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) -El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele stepped in on Wednesday to closely manage the fraught roll-out of a payments app that underpins the nation's adoption of bitcoin as legal tender, and called on users to report any problems on his Twitter feed. Read full story
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Elizabeth Holmes’ trial to dissect downfall of a tech star

Just six years ago, Elizabeth Holmes seemed destined to fulfill her dream of becoming Silicon Valley’s next superstar. Read full story
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Parties focus on key battlegrounds in tight Canadian election

WINNIPEG, Manitoba/MONTREAL (Reuters) - Canada's federal election race is so close that even a few swing districts on the western Prairies, a region usually hostile to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals, may be key to his hopes to stay in power, analysts say. Read full story
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Kremlin critic decries doppelgangers at St Petersburg election

ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Boris Vishnevsky, a veteran opposition politician, was gearing up to run in elections this month when he learned that two of his opponents would not only have the same name and surname as him, but even the same facial hair in their official portraits. Read full story
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Factbox: Taliban announces makeup of new Afghan government

(Reuters) - The Taliban announced Afghanistan's new government on Tuesday, naming Mullah Hasan Akhund, a close associate of the movement's late founder Mullah Omar, as acting prime minister. Read full story
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Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro signs decree changing social media regulations

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree on Monday changing internet regulations to combat "arbitrary removal" of accounts, profiles and content, the presidential press office said. Read full story
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Brazil braces for pro-Bolsonaro rallies on Tuesday

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil prepared on Monday for Independence Day demonstrations by supporters of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who has called for a show of support for his attacks on the country's Supreme Court that are rattling Latin America's largest democracy. Read full story
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A curtain divides male, female students as Afghan universities reopen

(Reuters) - Students across Afghanistan have started returning to university for the first time since the Taliban stormed to power, and in some cases females have been separated from their male peers by curtains or boards down the middle of the classroom. Read full story
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Authorities urged to look into claims of 'terrible' conditions at Iskandar Puteri quarantine centre for foreign workers

JOHOR BARU: Authorities have been urged to look into living conditions at privately-run quarantine centres for Covid-19-positive foreign workers and ensure all standard operating procedures are adhered to. Read full story
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Covid-19: Two-thirds of new cases are unvaccinated or have not completed the process, says Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Of the 20,396 Covid-19 new cases reported on Sunday (Sept 5), 66.3% or 13,519 have no history of receiving the vaccine or have not completed the vaccination process. Read full story
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KKMM to work with K'tan govt on digital economy initiatives, says Annuar

KOTA BHARU (Bernama): The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) will work together with the Kelantan government and come up with fresh initiatives to develop the digital economy sector in the state. Read full story
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Stopping online hate speech is hard. New research teaches machines to find white nationalist content

The goal was to train a machine to identify toxic language using conversations on white nationalist website as a model. Read full story
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Canada opposition chief, leading in election race, under fire over gun control

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - The head of Canada's opposition Conservative Party, who has a chance of beating Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in an election, on Saturday pushed back against charges he plans to weaken gun controls, an issue that could prove costly. Read full story
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Algerian court detains Tunisian ex-presidential candidate Karoui

ALGIERS (Reuters) - An Algerian court on Saturday ordered former Tunisian presidential candidate Nabil Karoui to be placed in custody on a charge of illegally crossing a border, a judicial source said. Read full story
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Tunisia's powerful union calls to change political system

TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia's powerful labour union on Friday called on the president to propose changes to the political system and put them to a referendum after his seizure of governing powers in July in a move critics called a coup. Read full story
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New York's 9/11 Museum CEO seeks to educate, inspire younger generation

(Reuters) - One of the most important tasks Alice Greenwald has as president and CEO of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is to educate and inspire a younger generation and make sure the heroism and sacrifices made that day in 2001 are never forgotten. Read full story
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Beijing’s city government seeks to take Didi under state control

Beijing’s municipal government has proposed an investment in Didi Global Inc that would give state-run firms control of the world’s largest ride-hailing company, according to people familiar with the matter. Read full story
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1MDB seeks to serve writ of summons to six parties overseas

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) has filed an application to seek permission to issue and serve the writ of summons against six parties, including two overseas banking firms. Read full story
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Rebels hold out in Afghan valley as Taliban set up government in Kabul

(Reuters) -Taliban forces and fighters loyal to local leader Ahmad Massoud battled in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley on Thursday, more than two weeks after the Islamist militia seized power, as Taliban leaders in the capital Kabul worked to form a government. Read full story
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Dutch want to help Qatar, Turkey open Kabul airport -minister

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch government wants to support Turkey and Qatar in attempts to re-open Kabul airport to resume evacuations from Afghanistan, the country's foreign minister said on Thursday. Read full story
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Twitter launches 'safety mode' to block accounts for harmful language

(Reuters) - Twitter Inc will launch a safety feature that would allow users to temporarily block accounts for seven days for using harmful language or sending uninvited replies, the social media platform said on Wednesday. Read full story
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Factbox-Five facts on the state of the U.S. electric vehicle charging network

(Reuters) - President Joe Biden wants to expand the U.S. charging network for electric vehicles significantly, a key part of his agenda to curb greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector and combat climate change. Read full story
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Cyberpunk, The Witcher 3 land CD Projekt with profit beat

(Reuters) -Polish video games maker CD Projekt reported lower first-half net profit but beat expectations on Wednesday, helped by sales of Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Read full story
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Exclusive-In call before Afghan collapse, Biden pressed Ghani to ‘change perception’

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In the last call between U.S. President Joe Biden and his Afghanistan counterpart before the Taliban seized control of the country, the leaders discussed military aid, political strategy and messaging tactics, but neither Biden nor Ashraf Ghani appeared aware of or prepared for the immediate danger of the entire country falling to insurgents, a transcript reviewed by Reuters shows. Read full story
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El Salvador Congress backs $150 million fund for bitcoin ahead of adoption

SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) - El Salvador's Congress on Tuesday approved a law to create a $150 million fund to facilitate conversions from bitcoin to U.S. dollars ahead of the Central American country's planned adoption of the cryptocurrency as legal tender next week. Read full story
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Climate change in election spotlight in oil giant Norway

STAVANGER, Norway (Reuters) - Climate change has surfaced as a key issue for Norwegian voters in a Sept. 12-13 parliamentary election, and none more so than in the country's oil industry capital, Stavanger, which is preparing for a low-carbon future. Read full story
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Dr Adham: CanSino, Sinovac vaccines for six states with less than 50% of people vaccinated

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): CanSino and Sinovac vaccines will be used to step up vaccination in six states which have yet to achieve vaccinating 50% of the adult population, says Science, Technology and Innovation Minster (Mosti) Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. Read full story
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Rural development remains the main agenda, says Mahdzir Khalid

PETALING JAYA: Empowerment of rural communities will be our main agendas, says newly-minted Rural Development Minister (KPLB) Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid. Read full story
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Tourism Ministry targets Langkawi to be first tourism destination to reopen, says Nancy

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is targeting Langkawi Island to be the first tourist destination to be reopened in a bid to help improve the socio-economy of the people affected by Covid-19. Read full story
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North Korea appears to have restarted nuclear reactor, IAEA says

VIENNA (Reuters) - North Korea appears to have restarted a nuclear reactor that is widely believed to have produced plutonium for nuclear weapons, the U.N. atomic watchdog has said in an annual report. Read full story
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Algeria arrest Tunisia's former presidential candidate Nabil Karoui- media

TUNIS (Reuters) - Algerian authorities arrested on Sunday Tunisia's media mogul and former presidential candidate Nabil Karoui, after he entered Algeria secretly and illegally, Tunisian media said. Read full story
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Cases flaring up in Kedah, Perlis, Perak and Penang

ALOR SETAR: Variants of concern (VOC) such as Delta are spreading in all communities throughout Kedah, says state Health director Dr Othman Warijo. Read full story
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These smart lenses could help restore sight to visually impaired individuals

The lenses also feature a wireless charging system. Read full story
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Biden promises further strikes against ISIS-K

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday promised further strikes against the Islamic State in Afghanistan in retaliation for a deadly bombing outside Kabul airport and warned that the situation on the ground continued to be "extremely dangerous." Read full story
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Bolsonaro says he will be arrested, killed or declared winner

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian far-right President Jair Bolsonaro on Saturday said he sees three alternatives for his future: winning the 2022 presidential elections, death or prison. Read full story
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Sweden looks at allowing police to spy on suspected gangs to tackle gun violence

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden's government said on Friday it would look at extending national security laws to allow police to spy on suspected gangs, as authorities try to halt a surge in shootings that have led to more than 26 deaths this year. Read full story
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Brazil's Bolsonaro says everyone should buy a rifle

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday said that everyone should buy a rifle, in a meeting with his supporters outside the Alvorada Palace, the president's official residence. Read full story
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Half a million Afghans could flee across borders - UNHCR

GENEVA (Reuters) - Up to half a million Afghans could flee the crisis in their homeland, the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR said on Friday, appealing to all neighbouring countries to keep their borders open for those seeking safety. Read full story
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MEME ETF seeks to tap retail investor sentiment

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors looking to bet on the "meme stock" phenomenon that has characterized the retail trading boom may soon have a new way to do so, with the Roundhill MEME exchange-traded fund, which tracks an index made up of stocks trending on social media. Read full story
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Dell beats revenue estimates as remote work fuels demand

(Reuters) - Dell Technologies Inc beat market estimates for second-quarter revenue on Thursday as the shift to hybrid work kept demand strong for its laptops, desktops and cloud services. Read full story
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Lordstown Motors new CEO focused on electric truck launch

(Reuters) -Lordstown Motors Corp's new chief executive said on Thursday his focus will be on making sure the electric vehicle maker successfully rolls out its pickup truck in the face of intense regulatory scrutiny. After that, raising further necessary funds will take care of itself. Read full story
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Marine police foil attempt to smuggle liquor from Labuan

LABUAN (Bernama): The Labuan marine police thwarted an attempt by three individuals to smuggle liquor of various brands, with unpaid tax, from the duty-free island to the mainland of Sabah, on Monday (Aug 23). Read full story
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Consensus between PM and Pakatan a start of positive new era, says Khaled Nordin

JOHOR BARU: The consensus between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Pakatan Harapan leaders to cooperate in solving the nation’s problems is a start to a positive new era, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Read full story
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Russia to deliver missile systems to Myanmar on schedule - Ifax

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will deliver Pantsir air defence systems to Myanmar on schedule as outlined in the relevant sales contract, the Interfax news agency cited the head of Russia's Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation as saying on Wednesday. Read full story
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Covid-19: 211 fatalities bring death toll to 14,553

PUTRAJAYA: Another 211 people have succumbed to Covid-19, with 41 fatalities reported in Johor alone. Read full story
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Bersatu supreme council member Lajim Ukin battles Covid-19 infection, condition critical

KOTA KINABALU: Veteran Sabah politician Datuk Lajim Ukin is battling Covid-19 infection as the viral pandemic continues to spike in Sabah. Read full story
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Nine localities in Pahang, Sabah under EMCO from Aug 26-Sept 8

PETALING JAYA: Nine areas in Pahang and Sabah have been placed under the enhanced movement control order. Read full story
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Sensor maker Velodyne's founder calls for chairman's resignation

(Reuters) - Velodyne Lidar Inc's founder David Hall on Monday called on Chairman Michael Dee to resign from the sensor maker's board, blaming him for a steep fall in the company's stock price. Read full story
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They're changing the guard again at Buckingham Palace after 18 months

LONDON (Reuters) - The famous "Changing the Guard" ceremony at Queen Elizabeth's Buckingham Palace in London returned on Monday after an 18-month absence due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read full story
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Next Swedish PM to face gang violence and rise of far right

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden's Social Democrats will pick a new leader in November to replace Prime Minister Stefan Lofven, needing to find a flag-bearer who can convince voters the party can stop a tide of gang violence and restore the welfare state after the pandemic. Read full story
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Turkey reinforces border to block any Afghan migrant wave

VAN, Turkey (Reuters) - Afghans who manage to make the weeks-long journey through Iran on foot to the Turkish border face a three-metre high wall, ditches or barbed wire as Turkish authorities step up efforts to block any refugee influx into the country. Read full story
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Ukraine sanctions lawmaker accused of meddling in U.S. election

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday signed a decree imposing sanctions on Andriy Derkach, the Ukrainian lawmaker accused by the United States of being a Russian agent and interfering in U.S. elections, the presidential office said. Read full story
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In Spain, Afghan basketball star fears for the country she has left

BILBAO, Spain (Reuters) - As she started a new life in Spain after escaping the chaos of Kabul, Nilofar Bayat said on Sunday she could not live under the Taliban, who she fears will reverse all the achievements Afghanistan has made over the past 20 years. Read full story
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Myanmar arrests two more journalists as post-coup media crackdown continues

(Reuters) - Myanmar's military government has arrested two more local journalists, the army-owned television reported on Saturday, in the latest in a sweeping crackdown on the media since a Feb. 1 coup. Read full story
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Gunmen kidnap more than 75 people in northwest Nigeria

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) - Armed gunmen kidnapped at least 75 people from a village in northwest Nigeria, residents said on Saturday, the latest in a slew of abductions that have plagued the West African country's west. Read full story
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Putrajaya lights up after dark for National Month

PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): When night falls on Putrajaya, beams of blue, yellow, red and white lights will brightly illuminate famous landmarks here - the Perdana Putra building, Seri Wawasan Bridge, Seri Saujana Bridge and the fountain at Putrajaya Lake. Read full story
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Scotland’s power-sharing deal gives pro-independence majority

LONDON (Reuters) - The ruling Scottish National Party agreed a power-sharing deal with the Scottish Green Party on Friday that cements a pro-independence majority in the devolved parliament ahead of a looming political battle over the future of the United Kingdom. Read full story
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Aid struggles to reach remote areas of Haiti quake zone

MARCELINE, Haiti (Reuters) - Damaged or impassable roads were complicating efforts on Friday to deliver aid to more remote parts of Haiti devastated by an earthquake last weekend that killed more than 2,000 people. Read full story
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Facing sharp criticism on Afghanistan, Biden to speak on evacuations

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden, facing strong criticism of his handling of the chaotic U.S. pullout from Afghanistan, is to speak on Friday on efforts to evacuate Americans and U.S.-aligned Afghan citizens. Read full story
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Microsoft to raise prices as much as 20% for some flagship products

(Reuters) -Microsoft Corp on Thursday said it will raise prices as much as 20% for a bundle of software called Microsoft 365 that includes popular apps like Teams and Outlook. Read full story
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Electric vehicle battery startup Ample raises $160 million

(Corrects headline and first paragraph to say $160 million instead of $140 million) Read full story
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Elon Musk's satellites beam internet into remote Chilean fishing hamlet

SOTOMO, Chile (Reuters) - After half an hour's windswept journey on foot and by boat through a craggy forested estuary to the school he attends in remote southern Chile, Diego Guerrero can finally access the internet. Read full story
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Lithuania seeks tougher EU migration curbs to stem crossings from Belarus

VILNIUS (Reuters) - Lithuania, facing a surge of illegal border crossings from Belarus, said it would ask other European Union countries to approve tougher rules on migration at an EU meeting on Wednesday overshadowed by the crisis in Afghanistan. Read full story
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Britain's COVID-19 cases up by 7.6% over past week

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain reported 33,904 new cases of COVID-19, government data showed on Wednesday, meaning cases between Aug. 12 and Aug. 18 were up by 7.6% compared with the previous seven days. Read full story
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Covid-19: Two out of three cases in Penang detected using rapid antigen tests

GEORGE TOWN: About two out of three positive Covid-19 cases in Penang were detected using the rapid antigen testing method (RTK-Antigen). Read full story
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Incoming PM must prioritise Sabah and Sarawak's constitutional rights, says Kitingan

KOTA KINABALU: The incoming prime minister and the new cabinet must prioritise the restoration of Sabah and Sarawak's constitutional rights, as well as the fulfilment of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Read full story
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Police bust all-female gang who targeted senior citizens in KL

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Police arrested a gang of female robbers who targeted senior citizens in the Jinjang area following the arrest of three women including the mastermind, on Saturday (Aug 14) and Tuesday (Aug 17). Read full story
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Heartbroken and homeless: Algerian villagers grapples with wildfire aftermath

BEJAIA, Algeria (Reuters) - When Algeria's deadly wildfires tore through the forest around their village, brothers Khelaf and Lyazid Tazibt could only hustle their families out of the door and abandon the home they shared to the flames. Read full story
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Postal vote begins ahead of Germany's September election

BERLIN (Reuters) - Postal voting for Germany's federal election began on Monday, piling pressure on conservative chancellor candidate Armin Laschet to reinvigorate his floundering campaign or else risk losing out to a left-leaning coalition. Read full story
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Twitter-backed Bluesky picks tech entrepreneur to lead web research group

(Reuters) - Bluesky, an organization funded by Twitter Inc to build technology aimed at fundamentally changing how social media platforms operate, on Monday announced a leader for the project nearly two years after Twitter chief Jack Dorsey first announced it. Read full story
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Overwhelmed Philippines hospitals hit by staff resignations

MANILA (Reuters) - Exhausted by the COVID workload, Loui quit her job as an intensive care unit nurse at a private hospital in the Philippines earlier this year. Read full story
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Britain says Taliban should not be recognised as Afghan government

LONDON (Reuters) - Nobody should bilaterally recognise the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday, adding it was clear that there would be a new administration in the country very shortly. Read full story
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Factbox-Taliban seek to present a moderate face as they take control in Afghanistan

(Reuters) - The Taliban were taking control in Afghanistan on Sunday two decades after they were forced out by U.S.- backed forces. Read full story
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Nepal calls for evacuation of at least 1,500 Nepalis in Afghanistan

KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepal's government on Sunday called for the evacuation of an estimated 1,500 Nepalis working as security staff with embassies and with international aid groups in Afghanistan. Read full story
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Protesters in France denounce COVID health pass rules for fifth weekend

PARIS (Reuters) - Protesters marched in cities across France for a fifth consecutive weekend in what could the biggest demonstration yet against rules compelling them to show a COVID-19 health pass for daily activities. Read full story
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Redzuan rubbishes rumours of Muhyiddin resigning

PETALING JAYA: A Cabinet minister from Perikatan Nasional has dismissed talk that Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is expected to resign on Saturday (Aug 14) after having an emergency meeting with other ministers and deputy ministers. Read full story
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No provision in Constitution for a minority government, says Azalina

PETALING JAYA: While the Federal Constitution does not actually mention or refer to the formation of a minority government, it could be done via a Confidence and Supply Agreement, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Read full story
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Twitter India chief moves to new U.S. role after criticism over compliance

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Twitter Inc's India chief, Manish Maheshwari, will take up a new internal role in the United States, the company said on Friday, a move that comes after months of tussle between the U.S. giant and the Indian government over compliance issues. Read full story
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In rare British mass shooting, gunman kills five, including 3-year-old girl

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Afghan commander Ismail Khan captured as Taliban seize Herat

KABUL (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents have seized most of Herat, Afghanistan's third largest city, and also captured Ismail Khan, the veteran local commander leading militia resistance there, local officials said on Friday. Read full story
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Germany tells its citizens to leave Afghanistan

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany urged its citizens on Thursday to leave Afghanistan on scheduled flights as soon as they can due to the deteriorating security situation. Read full story
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Fear and hope on Libya's reopened highway

SIRTE, Libya (Reuters) - The green bus rumbling from Benghazi to Tripoli this week was the first to traverse the main highway between Libya's two biggest cities in years - the delayed result of a peace push that is running into trouble. Read full story
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French, Belgian units rescue migrant boat sinking in the Channel

PARIS (Reuters) - A group of around 40 migrants was rescued on Thursday by French and Belgian air and sea units, alongside two fishing boats, after the dinghy in which they tried to reach Britain started to sink, French authorities said. Read full story
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U.S. House Democrats seek at least $160 billion in new EV funding

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of 29 U.S. House Democrats want congressional leaders to include at least $160 billion in additional funding for electric vehicles as part of a $3.5 trillion spending measure, according to a letter seen by Reuters. Read full story
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ICC official discusses in Sudan accelerating handover of Darfur suspects - sources

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor has held talks with Sudanese officials on accelerating practical steps to hand over those wanted by the court over alleged atrocities committed in Darfur in the early 2000s, two senior Sudanese government sources said on Wednesday. Read full story
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Latvia starts pushing back migrants at tense Belarus border

ROBEZNIEKI, Latvia (Reuters) - Latvian border guards turned back dozens of migrants into Belarus overnight under a new state of emergency designed to stem a flow of arrivals the European Union says is orchestrated by Minsk. Read full story
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Change to crypto provision in US Infrastructure Bill blocked

A change to cryptocurrency reporting rules to the Internal Revenue Service was blocked in the US Senate, raising concerns by crypto miners and software players. Read full story
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PayPal's Venmo allows credit cardholders to buy crypto with cashback

(Reuters) - Paypal Holdings Inc-owned Venmo on Tuesday rolled out a feature that would allow holders of its credit cards to automatically buy cryptocurrencies with the cashback earned on their purchases. Read full story
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U.S., Mexico to discuss border reopening, agree on more vaccines

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Senior U.S. and Mexican officials will meet on Tuesday to discuss plans to reopen their shared border, and Washington has agreed to send Mexico up to 8.5 million more coronavirus vaccine doses, Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said. Read full story
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Analysis-U.N. climate report depicts fast-warming world where 'nobody is safe'

(Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A flagship U.N. science report on Monday showed no one is safe from the accelerating effects of climate change and there is an urgent need to prepare and protect people as extreme weather and rising seas hit harder than predicted. Read full story
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Mexico president to discuss border reopening with U.S.'s Harris

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday he will speak with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris later in the day about fully re-opening the U.S.-Mexico border. Read full story
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Angry Greeks criticise government response after wildfire devastation

ATHENS (Reuters) - As flames threatened to engulf the home of Stelios Kokkinelis in a suburb north of Athens at the weekend and the emergency services failed to respond to his calls for help, he decided to ignore an evacuation order and take matters into his own hands. Read full story
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Australia PM's ratings hit pandemic lows amid lockdowns

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's public approval rating hit its lowest level since the pandemic began amid growing frustration over lockdowns and a sluggish vaccination drive, according to a poll published on Monday. Read full story
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Japan PM Suga's support slides to record low as Olympic Games close - survey

TOKYO (Reuters) -Support for Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga slid below 30% for the first time since he took office, a survey showed on Monday, a sign the Tokyo Olympic Games failed to boost his ratings amid a resurgence of coronavirus infections. Read full story
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Google ‘contemplated buying some or all of Epic’, suit says

Google, which is being sued by Epic Games Inc over the fees it charges developers in its mobile-app store, was at one point considering acquiring the game maker, according to previously redacted documents in the court fight. Read full story
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Hungarians grab their partners in nation's wife-carrying contest

TAPIOBICSKE, Hungary (Reuters) - Some 40 Hungarian husbands, with their wives on their backs, clambered over rough terrain on Saturday in the nation's second wife-carrying contest. Read full story
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Indonesian president says restrictions needed to stem COVID surge outside most populous islands

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo said in a video released Saturday that COVID-19 infections have started to surge outside the populous Java-Bali islands, and that movement restrictions are needed to stem transmission. Read full story
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Rival South Sudanese factions clash, two sides report dozens of soldiers killed

JUBA (Reuters) -Forces loyal to Vice President Riek Machar and a splinter group have clashed in South Sudan, but the two sides gave conflicting reports on Saturday - with each claiming to have killed dozens of soldiers from the other side. Read full story
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U.N. says Afghan war has entered 'deadlier and more destructive phase'

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The U.N. special envoy for Afghanistan on Friday questioned the Taliban's commitment to a political settlement, telling the U.N. Security Council the war has entered a "deadlier and more destructive phase" with more than 1,000 civilians killed in the past month during a Taliban offensive. Read full story
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Apple to roll out photo checking system on country-by-country basis

(Reuters) -Apple Inc will roll out a system for checking photos for child abuse imagery on a country-by-country basis, depending on local laws, the company said on Friday. Read full story
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EU to review safe travel list, could reconsider U.S. status - source

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union will next week review the list of states from which non-essential travel is allowed under coronavirus restrictions and could reconsider the inclusion of the United States, an EU official said on Friday. Read full story
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Yelp adds features on vaccine status as coronavirus infections rise

(Reuters) - Review website Yelp Inc added new features on Thursday through which businesses can ask for proof of vaccination when customers visit, a measure it has taken as the Delta variant of the coronavirus rapidly spreads in the United States. Read full story
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Nintendo sees dwindling impact from pandemic megahit game

Nintendo’s April-June profit declined 13% from the same period the previous year, when the hit game Animal Crossing: New Horizons dramatically boosted sales. Read full story
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Olympics-Athletics-Adidas to keep pushing boundaries on shoe tech

BERLIN (Reuters) - Adidas will keep pushing new technology for running shoes despite controversy at the Olympics over new materials that could be giving some athletes unfair assistance to break world and national records, its chief executive said on Thursday. Read full story
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U.N. concerned about civilians in Afghanistan's Lashkar Gah

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United Nations is 'deeply concerned' about the safety and protection of tens of thousands of people in Afghanistan's Lashkar Gah who could be trapped by fighting between government forces and the Taliban, a U.N. spokesman said on Wednesday. Read full story
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U.S. State Dept. No.2 Sherman speaks with Myanmar shadow government

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The No.2 U.S. diplomat, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, spoke on Wednesday with a representative of Myanmar's government in exile, the first announced contact between a senior U.S. official and the rival administration to the generals who overthrew a democratically elected government. Read full story
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Exclusive: India enforcement agency threatens Flipkart, founders with $1.35 billion fine - sources

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's financial-crime agency has asked Walmart's Flipkart and its founders to explain why they shouldn't face a penalty of $1.35 billion for alleged violation of foreign investment laws, three sources and an agency official told Reuters. Read full story
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System glitch prompts Boeing to postpone test space flight

(Reuters) -Boeing Co on Tuesday scrubbed the launch of its CST-100 Starliner capsule to the International Space Station due to an unexpected system glitch, in the latest setback following the vehicle's botched 2019 debut. Read full story
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Scotland's Sturgeon says expects advice on vaccinating children this week

LONDON (Reuters) - Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Tuesday she expected updated advice from Britain's COVID-19 vaccine experts soon and was hoping for more children to be offered shots before schools and universities restarted in September. Read full story
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Belarus opposition leader says: we must end Lukashenko's 'hell'

LONDON (Reuters) -Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said on Tuesday a non-violent transition to democracy from President Alexander Lukashenko's "hell" was possible in the former Soviet republic. Read full story
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UK's Johnson says: We need to get the travel industry moving again

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that he wanted to get the travel industry moving again with a simple user-friendly system of rules to allow for trips abroad. Read full story
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Covid-19: Another grim record with 219 deaths on Monday (Aug 2)

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has reported 219 deaths due to Covid-19 on Monday (August 2), a new daily record. Read full story
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Negri cops warn of scam tactic via online job offers

SEREMBAN (Bernama): Negri Sembilan police have detected a new scam tactic in which syndicates use "job vacancies" posted through a well-known online shopping company. Read full story
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Catching fire: AI is helping scarce firefighters better predict blazes

Artificial intelligence helps model fires before they break out, while tech tools allow fire crews to work with limited resources. Read full story
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Interim PM claims are just rumours, says Ismail Sabri

BERA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has described claims that he will be appointed interim prime minister as “mere rumours”. Read full story
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DPM: Statement is genuine

BERA: Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob says a statement dated July 29 with a Barisan Nasional letterhead claiming that 40 Members of Parliament are fully behind the Prime Minister’s leadership is genuine.The Deputy Prime Minister said the statement, which had his name at the bottom, was drafted after consent was obtained from the 39 Barisan MPs involved following a meeting. Read full story
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Flashback #Star50: Golden year for film industry

THE year 2018 was a golden year for Malaysian film industry. Four local films raked in the money at the box office, totalling more than RM100mil. Read full story
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WhatsApp web: End of this feature after multi-device support? Know what spokesperson said

WhatsApp multi-device support may just be one of the most useful features that could arrive for users in 2021. Read full story
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Are we taking zero trust too far in cybersecurity?

So how do we actually define zero trust? A NIST blog says stick to the principle "never trust, always verify." Read full story
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Musk takes Epic's side in Fortnite maker's battle with Apple

(Reuters) - Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk on Friday showed his support for Fortnite maker Epic Games, commenting on Apple Inc's fees on its App Store. Read full story
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Rio's homeless brave unprecedented cold

(Corrects name in paragraph 4 to Lemos instead of Memos) Read full story
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Thieves flee with "substantial" haul after robbing Paris jewellery store

PARIS (Reuters) - Two people armed with a Taser and tear gas robbed a Dinh Van jewellery store in central Paris on Friday before fleeing on foot, two police sources said, with one of the sources saying as much as 2 million euros worth of goods was stolen. Read full story
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Hundreds in Slovak capital block traffic in protest against vaccination law

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Hundreds of people blocked traffic in the centre of Slovak capital Bratislava, protesting against a law which gives those who have had the COVID-19 vaccine easier access to public events and spaces, Slovak media reported on Thursday. Read full story
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Death toll from German industrial park explosion rises to five

DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - Three more people were found dead after Tuesday's explosion at an industrial park in western Germany, bringing the death toll from the blast to five, police and prosecutors said on Thursday. Read full story
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Exclusive-Investigative media outlet fleeing Russia to escape crackdown, editor says

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roman Badanin, chief editor of investigative news outlet Proekt, has left Russia with no plans to return and is evacuating his staff to avoid possible prosecution after Proekt was outlawed in a media crackdown, he told Reuters. Read full story
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Residents flee as winds fan massive wildfire in southern Turkey

ANKARA (Reuters) - A massive forest fire in southern Turkey spread to the town of Manavgat as the flames were fanned by strong winds on Wednesday, according to the local mayor, and TV footage showed residents running for their cars as streets were engulfed in smoke. Read full story
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WhatsApp privacy case must be decided in a month, EU watchdog says

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -EU privacy watchdog EDPB on Wednesday gave the Irish data protection agency a month to issue a long-delayed decision on compliance by Facebook's WhatsApp, siding with national enforcers which had objected to a draft ruling. Read full story
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Cyber insurance rates fail to match catastrophe risk-Chubb CEO

(Reuters) - Rising prices of insurance against cyber attacks fail to take account of the potential catastrophic effects of a widespread attack, Chubb Ltd. Chief Executive Evan Greenberg said on Wednesday. Read full story
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Exclusive-Visa-backed payments firm Conductor readies U.S. IPO - sources

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian payments firm Conductor has hired banks for an initial public offering in the United States that could come as early as this year, as Latin America's financial sector is enlivened by the arrival of several newcomers, three sources familiar with the matter said. Read full story
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Nigeria to launch digital currency, "e-naira", in Oct - central bank

ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria plans to launch its own crypto currency, called the "e-naira", in October, its central bank governor said on Tuesday. Read full story
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NBC News adds 200 jobs in streaming, digital push

(Reuters) - NBCU News Group, part of NBCUniversal, is expanding its streaming and digital operations, adding 200 new jobs and several new hours of live, original programming to its NBC News Now streaming channel, the company said Tuesday. Read full story
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Cops get green light to acquire 16 high-performance drones at ceiling cost of RM48mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have received the green light to acquire 16 high-performance drones complete with accompanying systems and equipment to monitor and suppress threats at borders. Read full story
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EMCO can still be declared at areas with widespread Covid-19 infections until year end

PETALING JAYA: The government will still be able to impose an enhanced movement control order (EMCO) on any area with widespread Covid-19 infections until the end of the year under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act, if needed. Read full story
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Factbox-Reactions to Tunisia's democratic crisis

TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian President Kais Saied on Sunday sacked the prime minister and froze the activities of parliament, leading his opponents to accuse him of a coup. Read full story
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UNESCO grants world heritage status to Madrid's Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park

MADRID (Reuters) - UNESCO added Madrid's historic Paseo del Prado boulevard and Retiro Park to its list of world heritage sites on Sunday. Read full story
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Laughing in flood town was stupid, says Germany's Laschet as gaffe hits ratings

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's conservative candidate to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor apologised on Sunday for laughing on a visit to a flood-stricken town last week, a gaffe that has hit his ratings two months before a federal election. Read full story
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Protests across Tunisia target Ennahda party over political crisis

TUNIS (Reuters) -Police and protesters clashed in several Tunisian cities on Sunday as demonstrators demanding the government step down attacked offices of Ennahda, the moderate Islamist party that is the biggest in parliament. Read full story
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Russian, Tajik defence ministers discuss response to Afghan conflict risks - TASS

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Tajik counterpart Sherali Mirzo on Saturday discussed joint measures to counter threats from the Taliban in the Tajik-Afghan border area, the TASS news agency reported. Read full story
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Majority of MPs have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, says Speaker

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A large majority of MPs have received two doses of Covid-19 vaccines, says Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun. Read full story
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Covid-19: Nine localities in Perak, Pahang, Kedah, Sabah under EMCO from July 26, says Ismail Sabri

PETALING JAYA: Nine localities in Perak, Pahang, Kedah and Sabah will be placed under a two-week enhanced movement control order from July 26 to Aug 8, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Read full story
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Bosnia's peace envoy imposes jail terms for genocide denial

BELGRADE (Reuters) - Bosnia's outgoing international peace overseer decreed amendments to its criminal code on Friday to allow jail terms for the denial of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, a frequently expressed view among nationalist Serbs. Read full story
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Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City extends coronavirus lockdown

HANOI (Reuters) -Vietnam will extend a strict lockdown in Ho Chi Minh City until Aug. 1, its health ministry said on Friday, as the Southeast Asian country battles one of its most challenging and unpredictable COVID-19 outbreaks to date. Read full story
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"I was reborn aged 102," - Russian WW2 veteran beats COVID-19 after week in ICU

KOROLYOV (Reuters) - Russian World War Two veteran Nikolai Bagayev feels like he has cheated death twice. This time though, the enemy was not the German troops invading the Soviet Union but COVID-19. Read full story
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U.S. names special envoy to Haiti to help facilitate peace, probe

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday announced a special envoy to help coordinate U.S. assistance in Haiti, including efforts promoting long-term peace and elections after the assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moise this month. Read full story
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UK's Johnson urges EU to consider post-Brexit proposals seriously

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday to consider seriously Britain's proposals to change what he called the "unsustainable" way a Brexit deal is governing trade with Northern Ireland. Read full story
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Preparing to bow out, Merkel too busy to think about life after office

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's Angela Merkel made clear on Thursday she would keep working on issues such as climate change till her last day as chancellor but, inscrutable as ever, gave little away about her plans once she leaves office after a September 26 election. Read full story
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Five U.S. senators want to ensure Verizon TracFone deal does not raise prices

(Reuters) - Five Democratic U.S. senators on Wednesday urged the Federal Communications Commission ensure Verizon's proposed $6.9 billion acquisition of TracFone does not raise prices or impact government programs to provide access to mobile phones for low-income Americans. Read full story
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Train driver to face trial for Spain's worst accident in decades

MADRID (Reuters) - A train driver and a former senior official will face trial in Spain for the country's worst train accident in decades, which killed dozens of people in 2013, a court in the northwestern region of Galicia said on Tuesday. Read full story
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Tunisia president says army will take over management of COVID-19 crisis

TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian President Kais Saied said on Wednesday that the military health department will take over management of the health crisis in the country amid a COVID-19 outbreak - an escalation of a battle over powers with the prime minister. Read full story
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UK companies lead expansion in quantum computing

LONDON (Reuters) - More than 80% of large companies in Britain are scaling up their quantum computing capabilities, making the country a leader in deploying the nascent technology to solve complex problems, according to research by Accenture. Read full story
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BMW can't finish production of 10,000 cars over chip crunch

BERLIN (Reuters) - BMW said on Tuesday nearly all its German plants were affected by an ongoing shortage of semiconductors that are currently preventing the luxury carmaker from completing around 10,000 cars. Read full story
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EU to tighten rules on cryptoasset transfers

(Reuters) - Companies that transfer bitcoin or other cryptoassets must collect details of senders and recipients to help authorities crack down on dirty money, EU policymakers proposed on Tuesday in the latest efforts to tighten regulation of the sector. Read full story
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Italian health minister tells politicians to back vaccines

ROME (Reuters) - Italian politicians should throw their weight behind the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, Health Minister Roberto Speranza said on Monday, wading into a row over mainly rightist leaders who have yet to get inoculated. Read full story
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Biden softens tone after Facebook accusation, still seeks action on vaccine misinformation

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden took a softer tone when talking about Facebook Inc on Monday, after saying last week that the social media company was "killing people" by allowing the spread of misinformation about vaccines against the coronavirus. Read full story
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'Not really nervous': Billionaire Bezos girds for inaugural space flight

(Reuters) - American billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos said on Monday he is excited and curious but not very nervous on the eve of taking part in his company Blue Origin's inaugural suborbital flight alongside the oldest and youngest people ever bound for space. Read full story
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Hanoi tightens restrictions as COVID clusters spread in Vietnam

HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam's capital Hanoi urged its citizens to stay at home from Monday and ordered a halt to all non-essential services due to new clusters of COVID-19 infections in recent days, the authorities said on Sunday. Read full story
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Saudi commentators go public in criticising UAE role in Yemen

DUBAI (Reuters) - Pro-government commentators in Saudi Arabia are publicly criticising the United Arab Emirates' role in Yemen, a rare move that reflects political and economic tensions between the two Gulf allies that also led to an open standoff over oil policy. Read full story
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'Please, please be cautious' as we lift COVID rules, says UK PM

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the British public to be cautious and said they must self-isolate when told to do so as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in England on Monday. Read full story
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Germany's floods cover livelihoods in sludge

BAD NEUENAHR-AHRWEILER, Germany (Reuters) - Business owners in a town badly hit by the record flooding in Germany struggled on Saturday to pick up the pieces after their livelihoods - from old books to wine - were swept away or caked in sludge. Read full story
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Ally of Venezuela's Guaido takes refuge in Chile diplomatic residence

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition activist and former mayor Emilio Grateron has taken refuge in the Chilean diplomatic residence in Caracas, Chilean and Venezuelan authorities said, amid a wave of arrests of political adversaries of President Nicolas Maduro. Read full story
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French protests call for 'freedom' amid government vaccine push

PARIS (Reuters) - Thousands marched across France on Saturday to protest against President Emmanuel Macron's plans to force vaccination of health workers and require a COVID-19 free certificate to enter places such as bars, restaurants and cinemas. Read full story
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Covid-19: Seberang Jaya market ordered to close after three traders test positive

BUTTERWORTH: The Seberang Jaya market here has been ordered to close after three traders tested positive for Covid-19. Read full story
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Pope Francis renews curbs on Latin Mass in rebuff to conservatives

(Reuters) - Pope Francis on Friday overturned decisions by his two predecessors and re-imposed restrictions on the old-style Latin Mass preferred by traditionalist Roman Catholics, saying it was being exploited to divide the Church. Read full story
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Traders, clients relieved book, stationery, IT shops allowed to reopen

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Operators of computer and telecommunication outlets as well as book and stationery shops heaved a sigh of relief when visitors thronged their shops after they were allowed to operate by the National Security Council (MKN) starting Friday (July 16). Read full story
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Comcast says ad rates for fall TV up double-digit percentage from last year

(Reuters) - Comcast on Thursday said advertising rates and the volume of ad inventory it sold for the fall television season rose by double-digit percentages from the same period last year, as the parent company of NBCUniversal sought sponsors for inventory that included the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics and Super Bowl LVI in February. Read full story
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U.S. offers $10 million for tips on foreign hackers

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday offered up to $10 million for information that can identify or locate malicious cyber actors working at the behest of a foreign government to target critical U.S. infrastructure. Read full story
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Lehman Brothers trader to fintech billionaire: Revolut's Nikolay Storonsky

LONDON (Reuters) - British-based banking app Revolut's latest $33 billion valuation, achieved after a fresh funding round, has likely made its cofounder and Chief Executive Nik Storonsky a billionaire several times over. Read full story
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S.Africa looking into deploying more military to quell unrest, president says

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The South African government is looking into expanding the deployment of the military after days of looting and violence, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, according to a statement from his office on Wednesday. Read full story
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Explainer-Why violence is engulfing South Africa

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Days of riots and looting in South Africa have left more than 70 people dead, hurt thousands of businesses and damaged major infrastructure in some of the worst civil unrest https://ift.tt/3elljZR since the end of white minority rule in 1994. Read full story
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U.S. expected to announce start of evacuation of Afghan visa applicants -sources

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration is expected to announce soon the start of "Operation Allies Refuge," a plan to evacuate Afghan translators seeking U.S. visas after working alongside the U.S. military for years, five sources told Reuters on Wednesday. Read full story
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GM to invest $71 million for new design and tech campus in California

(Reuters) - General Motors Co said on Tuesday it would invest $71 million to establish a new campus in Pasadena, California to expand its capacity in advanced technologies such as flying cars and lunar rover vehicles. Read full story
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TikTok Sounds used to spread COVID vaccine misinformation - think tank

(Reuters) - A TikTok feature that allows users to add another person's audio to their videos is being used to promote misleading and harmful content about COVID-19 vaccines, a think tank said in a new report. Read full story
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Volkswagen's EV unit plans to double charging infrastructure by end of 2025

(Reuters) - Automaker Volkswagen's electric vehicle (EV) charging unit, Electrify America, said on Tuesday it planned to more than double its charging infrastructure in the United States and Canada over the next four years. Read full story
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Mexico president calls for end to Cuba trade embargo after protests

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba should be ended to help its people, after the biggest anti-government protests in decades broke out on the island fueled by anger over shortages in basic goods. Read full story
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Sweden to ease pandemic curbs despite worries over mounting Delta cases

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden's government said on Monday it will move ahead with a planned easing of pandemic restrictions this week but warned that new variants of the virus demanded vigilance as it urged people to adhere to social distancing recommendations. Read full story
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