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World
Chinese, French scholars hold cross-cultural talks in Paris
PARIS, May 3 (Xinhua) -- More than 100 scholars from China and France gathered in Paris on Friday for a cross-cultural dialogue at a symposium aiming to deepen exchanges between different civilizations.
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Football
Soccer-UEFA agree to increase squad size for Euro 2024
(Reuters) - UEFA have agreed to increase squad sizes from 23 to 26 players for the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany, European football's governing body said on Friday.
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World
Zambian gov't highlights importance of hand hygiene in reducing infections
LUSAKA, May 3 (Xinhua) -- The Zambian government on Friday urged citizens to make hand hygiene a habit, saying it is crucial to preventing disease.
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World
Dairy worker bird flu case shows need for protective gear, US CDC study shows
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Texas dairy farm worker infected with H5N1 bird flu was not wearing respiratory or eye protection and had been exposed to cattle that appeared to have the same symptoms as those in a nearby farm with a confirmed outbreak of the virus, according to new details on the case released on Friday.
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World
Well-preserved Ming Dynasty tomb discovered in N China's Shanxi
TAIYUAN, May 3 (Xinhua) -- A brick tomb dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) has been discovered in Hexitou Village, north China's Shanxi Province, according to the cultural relics and archaeology research institute of the city of Xinzhou.
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Technology
Tech platforms make pitch for ad deals as TikTok is roiled by politics
(Reuters) - Short-form video took center stage at tech and social media companies' annual presentations to advertisers, as platforms like Snap and Meta look to capitalize on TikTok's political uncertainty in the U.S. to take ad dollars from their rival.
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World
South China to experience above average rainfall in May 2024
BEIJING, May 3 (Xinhua) -- Southern parts of China are expected to see more rainfall than usual this month, according to the National Climate Center.
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Tennis
Tennis-Rublev eases past Fritz to reach Madrid Open final
(Reuters) - Andrey Rublev reached his first Madrid Open final with a 6-4 6-3 win over American Taylor Fritz on Friday, as the Russian seventh seed continued his return to form at the claycourt tournament.
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Cricket
Cricket-Joseph named in West Indies squad for T20 World Cup
(Reuters) - Fast bowler Shamar Joseph was the surprise inclusion as joint hosts West Indies named their 15-man squad for this year's Twenty20 World Cup.
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Football
Soccer-Pochettino hits out at rumours on Chelsea future
(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has slammed the "stupid rumours" swirling around his Stamford Bridge future and said it is up to the Premier League club's hierarchy to decide if he will continue beyond this season.
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Nation
Master AI to shape own moral values, cultural impact in technology, says PM
KANGAR: Mastering artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial to ensure Malaysians themselves determine the cultural and moral values within this technology.
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Nation
KKB polls: Pakatan’s Pang launches five-point manifesto
HULU SELANGOR: Environmental sustainability, preserving heritage and culture, and the people’s welfare are among the issues outlined in Pang Sock Tao’s manifesto for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.
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World
Rains in southern Brazil kill at least 31, more than 70 still missing
(Reuters) - Heavy rains battering Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul have killed 31 people, local authorities said on Friday, and the death toll is expected to rise as dozens still have not been accounted for.
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Technology
Intesa targets new digital-only clients after antitrust blow
MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's biggest bank Intesa Sanpaolo on Friday said it had acquired some 90,000 new customers through its digital-only arm Isybank, after an antitrust decision effectively halted the migration of existing clients.
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Football
Soccer-Clattenburg resigns as Forest analyst, Nuno charged with misconduct
(Reuters) -Nottingham Forest's referee analyst Mark Clattenburg resigned on Friday and manager Nuno Espirito Santo and defender Neco Williams were charged with misconduct following their reaction after a 2-0 defeat at Everton last month.
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Football
Soccer-Girona want 'historic' home win over Barcelona
(Reuters) - Barcelona will be favourites when they visit Girona on Saturday but the hosts are ready to seize a historic opportunity to beat them in front of their own fans, Girona manager Michel said on Friday.
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Football
Soccer-Dortmund can rest players against Augsburg after PSG win, says Terzic
(Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund can rotate their side for this weekend's game with Augsburg after their win over Paris St Germain in midweek secured Germany a fifth place in next season's Champions League, manager Edin Terzic said on Friday.
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Football
Soccer-PSV await coronation as Dutch champions
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - PSV Eindhoven are in an unassailable position at the top of the Dutch league table and should confirm their first title since 2018 on Sunday.
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Nation
Govt to announce news on housing issue involving five estates in Bestari Jaya soon, says Nga
TELUK INTAN: The housing problem that has plagued 245 families, involving five estates, in Bestari Jaya (formerly Batang Berjuntai) in Hulu Selangor for decades will be resolved in the near future.
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Football
Soccer-Top-four chasing Atletico need to improve, says Simeone
(Reuters) - Atletico Madrid need to step up in order to secure Champions League qualification, manager Diego Simeone said on the eve of Saturday's LaLiga trip to Mallorca.