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S.Africa’s ex-president Zuma barred from May election
JOHANNESBURG, March 29 — South Africa’s electoral officials said Thursday that they had excluded former president Jacob Zuma from May elections, further stoking tensions in the run-up to the polls. The country is to hold general elections on May 29
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Harvard library removes human skin from book binding
NEW YORK, March 29 — Prestigious Harvard University said Wednesday it had removed human skin from the binding of a book held for over 90 years at one of its libraries. A copy of the 19th-century book Des Destinées de l’Ame —
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Islamic State spokesperson praises group’s attack on concert hall in Russia
CAIRO, March 29 — The spokesperson for Islamic State praised the group’s attack that killed more than 140 people in a Russian concert hall near Moscow. Abu Huthaifa al-Ansari was speaking in a recorded message posted on Thursday on the
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Bolsonaro asks Brazil court to return passport for trip to Israel
BRASILIA, March 29 — Former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro, who is under investigation as an alleged coup plotter, asked Brazil’s high court for the temporary return of his passport to visit Israel, his lawyer said Thursday. The request is “for
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Biden rakes in US$25m in US fundraiser featuring Obama, Clinton, Lizzo
NEW YORK, March 29 — President Joe Biden and his Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama, headlined a star-studded fundraiser with former President Bill Clinton on Thursday that organisers said raised more than US$25 million for Biden’s US reelection campaign. Biden, who
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National Journalism Laureate Ahmad Rejal Arbee dies aged 83
KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 ― National Journalism Laureate for 2014, Datuk Ahmad Rejal Arbee Mohamed Isa Arbee, died at the age of 83 early this morning. The passing of the veteran journalist was confirmed by his wife, Datin Noraini Shariff.
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ABGR 2024 Makes Historic Debut in Johor: A Resounding Success!
JOHOR BAHRU, March 29 ― For the first time ever, Absolut Bazaar x Festival Gaya Raya (ABGR) has electrified the Raya atmosphere abroad, particularly in Persada Johor, Johor Bahru. Taking place from March 22nd to 24th, 2024, the highly anticipated
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Trip.com Group secures coveted spot on Fortune Asia Future 30 list, among Asia’s most innovative and high-growth companies
HONG KONG, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In recognition of its immense potential for long-term growth, leading global travel service provider Trip.com Group has been named among the Fortune Asia Future 30, a list of 30 companies headquartered in Asia that
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