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UK all set for Jan 31 Brexit as Johnson wins vote on deal
Prime Minister Boris Johnson won approval for his Brexit deal in Parliament yesterday, the first step towards fulfilling his election pledge to deliver Britain’s departure from the European Union by Jan 31 after his landslide victory. Lawmakers voted by 358
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Facebook takes down RM37.26mil pro-Trump disinformation campaign
Facebook Inc has taken down a well-financed campaign that used dozens of artificially generated faces to spread pro-Trump and anti-Chinese government messages, the company and outside researchers said yesterday. Researchers from New York-based Graphika and the Digitial Forensics Research Lab,
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ICC to probe alleged war crimes in Palestinian areas
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor said yesterday she would launch a full investigation into alleged war crimes in the Palestinian Territories as soon as the court’s jurisdiction had been established. The announcement opens the possibility of charges being filed
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Customs vessel shot at in Semporna waters
A boat belonging to the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) was shot at in Semporna waters yesterday afternoon. When contacted, Semporna District Police Chief Supt Sabarudin Rahmat confirmed the incident at 5.30pm in the waters near Pulau Mataking. “The JKDM
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Curfew in ESSZone extended to January 6
KOTA KINABALU: The curfew in the waters of seven districts within the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) which will be ending on Dec 22 (Sunday) has been extended to January 6, said Sabah police commissioner Datuk Omar Mammah. Omar in
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Sultan Nazrin: Tackling plight of nationless Muslims a priority
KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah said as Muslim nations pursue national development agendas, they should also strive to tackle the hardships faced by nationless Muslims the world over. Underscoring that this should become a priority, he
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More than 3,000 victims evacuated in four states this morning
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 3,000 flood victims are still housed in temporary relief centres in Kelantan, Johor, Pahang and Sabah this morning. The flood situation in Johor and Pahang improved today while there is little change in Kelantan and Sabah
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Dr M: KL Summit produces tangible outcomes
KUALA LUMPUR: The convening of the Kuala Lumpur Summit 2019 has resulted in tangible outcomes being outlined in a bid to bring progress and improve the state of the Muslim ummah, according to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. The prime minister
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Classic and trendy looks that inspire at SEASONS | Spring
HONG KONG, Dec. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The most exciting sourcing event in the fashion jewellery and accessories industry’s spring calendar will unveil collections ranging from the understated to runway chic when it opens its doors in March 2020 at
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Construction Innovation Expo 2019 Successfully Concluded With Over 23,800 Visitors and 228 Exhibitors
HONG KONG, Dec. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Construction Innovation Expo 2019 (CIExpo) was successfully concluded today. Jointly co-organised by Construction Industry Council (CIC) and the Development Bureau (DEVB) and supported by Centre of Science and Technology Industrial Development (CSTID), Ministry of
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