Leach takes five wickets as nervous England near victory
GALLE: Left-arm spinner Jack Leach (pix) took five wickets as England edged towards victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle, but they made a nervous start to …
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Trump administration takes final swipes at China and its companies
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration in its waning days took another swipe at China and its biggest firms on Thursday, imposing sanctions on officials and companies for alleged misdeeds in the …
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Zapping Covid: Tech sector takes aim at virus with new gadgetry at CES 2021
WASHINGTON: From virus-zapping drones to smart masks to disease-predicting wearables, the tech sector is showcasing ways to detect and mitigate the coronavirus outbreak. The health crisis which forced this week’s …
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Pro-Trump social media site Parler, booted by Amazon, takes step toward relaunching
Hours after Amazon effectively scrubbed it from the Internet, conservative social media network Parler is taking stumbling steps toward a relaunch. Parler filed suit Monday against Amazon in federal court …
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Facebook takes down Ugandan accounts ahead of election
KAMPALA (Reuters) – Facebook has taken down a network in Uganda linked to the country’s ministry of information for using fake and duplicate accounts to post ahead of this week’s …
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Yinson takes control of Rising Sun Energy with increased stake
PETALING JAYA: Yinson Holdings Bhd has completed the acquisition of another 57.5% stake in India-based Rising Sun Energy Private Ltd with two operational solar plants in Rajasthan via its wholly-owned …
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AFC President calls for patience as COVID-19 takes economic toll
HONG KONG: Asian Football Confederation president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa (pix) has called for patience to overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic as the region’s governing body …
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Economists offer different takes on Fitch downgrade of Malaysia’s rating
KUALA LUMPUR: Economists have given mixed views on Fitch Ratings’ latest revision of Malaysia’s sovereign rating, with some saying it is on expected lines and others expressing their disappointment. As …
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FGV takes systemic approach to address labour issues, US Customs withhold order
PETALING JAYA: FGV Holdings Bhd said it has decided to take a systematic approach in ensuring that the rights of its workers are respected and protected, thereby eliminating practices indicative …
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Bezuidenhout takes second European tour title in four-shot triumph
MALELANE: Christiaan Bezuidenhout (pix) held his nerve to win the Alfred Dunhill Championship by four shots at Leopard Creek Country Club on Sunday as the rest of the contenders faltered …
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