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Nigerian Islamist militants free three aid workers, other civilian hostages
Islamist militants released three aid workers and other civilians in northeast Nigeria who had been held hostage since late December, a United Nations official said today. The people were kidnapped on Dec. 22 by militants posing as soldiers who stopped
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Movement of PSS holders restricted – Azis Jamman
KIMANIS: Deputy Home Minister Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman said Sabah Temporary Pass (PSS) holders will only be allowed to travel to the Peninsula after getting the approval of the Sabah Immigration Department director. He said the travel restriction imposed on holders of three documents,
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Hanboknam, a popular South Korean hanbok rental shop, announces special winter discount event on its partner travel platform and the launch of premium services in February
SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — This winter, ‘Hanboknam’ and its partner travel platform, Klook, will offer winter special event packages so visitors can experience Hanbok at a 75% discount. The sale will last until February 15. In addition to
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Australian tourism industry seeks urgent help as cost of bushfires grows
Australia’s peak tourism body estimated the country’s bushfire crisis has so far cost the industry almost A$1 billion (US$690 million) and called for urgent help from the government to lure back visitors. Industry bosses were due to meet with Tourism
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Mahathir: Govt not selling PLUS but highway operator must reduce toll rates
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that government has decided not to sell Projek Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan (PLUS) Malaysia Berhad but the concessionaire will have to reduce toll rates. Mahahtir said PLUS, the country’s biggest highway concessionaire, would
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Transamerica Life Bermuda’s Excellent Customer Service Recognised at the Benchmark Wealth Management Awards
HONG KONG, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Transamerica Life (Bermuda) Ltd. (TLB), a leading High Net Worth (HNW) life insurer, has won the “Outstanding Achiever” award at the 10th Benchmark Wealth Management Awards in Hong Kong in the category for “High
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Development, infrastructure: Key ‘hunger’ of Kimanis voters
PUCHONG: Come Saturday, Kimanis voters will be electing a new MP after former foreign minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman failed to push for a stay in a Federal Court ruling which nullified his victory in the Kimanis parliamentary seat in
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“Every Person Deserves the Chance to Live a Healthy and Productive Life” — 2020 BUTTON Healthcare Cross-Border Partnering Summit — From Globe to Asia
HEFEI, China, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — On the morning of January 13, 2020 (Pacific Time), the 38th J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference opened in San Francisco as scheduled. At the same time, the “BUTTON Healthcare Cross-Border Partnering Summit – From
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U-tec Introduces New Ultraloq Lever 4-In-1 Smart Door Handle
FREMONT, Calif., Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A smart lock is not all about front door locks or deadbolts. What about the side door, garage entry, basement and home office that only has a door lever or knob? U-tec, a
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High Investment in AI and Machine Learning will Enhance Automotive Digital Assistants by 2025
SANTA CLARA, California, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Digital assistants are rapidly emerging the primary input medium in human-machine interface (HMI), creating new opportunities for in-vehicle engagement services. Digital assistants offer a smart and intuitive way to operate features in
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