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World
Burkina Faso suspends BBC, VOA radio broadcasts over killings coverage
(Reuters) - Burkina Faso has suspended the radio broadcasts of BBC Africa and the U.S-funded Voice of America (VOA) for two weeks over their coverage of a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report accusing the army of extrajudicial killings, authorities said late on Thursday.
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Entertainment
Sex And The Gen Z: Young viewers show disdain for Carrie Bradshaw
A blog titled 'Carrie Bradshaw Is the Worst' that started in 2019 has been posting a detailed breakdown of Carrie’s questionable behaviour from practically every episode.
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Corporate News
Gadang wins RM280mil data centre contract
KUALA LUMPUR: Gadang Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Gadang Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd (GESB) has secured a contract from TM Technology Services Sdn Bhd worth RM280mil.
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Myanmar
Civilians killed and many suffer injuries after junta airstrikes hit hospital in Myanmar town
Several civilians were killed and many more injured in a heavy airstrike by the military in Myanmar on a rebel-controlled region on the border with India.
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Athletics
Athletics-American Coleman believes Bolt's 100m record could fall soon
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - American sprinter Christian Coleman believes that Usain Bolt's 100-metres record of 9.58 seconds that has stood for 15 years is within reach and said there are several athletes fast enough to break it.
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Cambodia
Cambodia govt says temperatures to reach 42 °C in country, highest seen in 170 years
As Cambodia swelters under one of the most extreme heatwaves in recent years – with temperatures expected to reach 42 °C this weekend, the resources ministry announced that it will be the highest seen in the country in 170 years.
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Nation
Copter tragedy: Trader fined RM23,000 for offensive remark
TAIPING: An online trader who made an offensive remark on the helicopter crash during a training exercise at the Royal Malaysian Navy Lumut Base was fined RM23,000 by the Sessions Court here on Friday (April 26).
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Property
S P Setia unveils Casaville single-storey bungalows in Setia EcoHill, Semenyih
PETALING JAYA: S P Setia Bhd is launching Casaville, a collection of 38 single-storey bungalows in Setia EcoHill, Semenyih, aiming to redefine sustainable living. The new show units will be unveiled on April 28, 2024.
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Sabah & Sarawak
MMEA foils booze smugglers near Labuan, seizes over 10,000 bottles and cans
KOTA KINABALU: An attempt to smuggle in 10,728 cans and bottles of alcoholic drinks was foiled by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) 2.9 nautical miles north-east of Balangkasan Island, Menumbok, early Thursday (April 25) morning.
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Nation
Lodge reports if threatened by syndicates, petrol station operators told
KUALA LUMPUR: Petrol station operators threatened by diesel smuggling syndicates are urged to lodge formal reports to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, said Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.
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Football
Soccer-Son demands Spurs step up against Arsenal after Newcastle thrashing
(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur must bounce back in Sunday's north London derby with Arsenal after suffering a 4-0 defeat in their last Premier League game at Newcastle United, Spurs captain Son Heung-min said.
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Thailand
Brunei King to attend bilateral meeting with Thai PM
Brunei King Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah will pay an official visit to Thailand from Sunday (April 28) onwards.
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Technology
Russia's Yandex reports Q1 revenue rise as market awaits spin-off news
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian internet giant Yandex reported a 40% rise in first-quarter revenue to 228.3 billion roubles ($2.47 billion), driven by growth in e-commerce and ride-hailing, with the market awaiting news on a much anticipated corporate spin-off.
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Markets
FBM KLCI rebounds to hit fresh two-year high
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI staged a rebound on Friday, climbing to a fresh two-year high in tandem with the positive performance of regional bourses.
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Nation
Over 1,500 jobs on offer at Northern Zone Madani Rakyat programme
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,582 job opportunities are on offer at the career carnival held in conjunction with the Northern Zone Madani Rakyat programme, which will take place from May 3 to 5 at the Pesta site in Sungai Nibong, Penang
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Laos
Lao weather bureau warns against outdoor activities amid soaring temperatures
The weather bureau of Laos is advising members of the public to avoid outdoor activities and take precautions in order to ensure their well-being as temperatures continue to rise across Laos.
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Nation
EPF Account 3: Malaysians in two minds over fund transfer opt-in
PETALING JAYA: The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) introduction of Account 3 has divided many over the new financial decision they have to make in the coming months.
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Rugby
Rugby-Familiar foes France and England battle for Six Nations title
(Reuters) - There is a sense of deja vu as France and England meet in the Women’s Six Nations title decider in Bordeaux on Saturday, with the pair having dominated the competition for the last decade.
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Tennis
Tennis-Tunisia's Echargui gets chance to realise Olympic dream
LONDON (Reuters) - As a tennis-mad teenager growing up near Tunis it was always Moez Echargui's dream to play at Roland Garros but having entered the professional ranks relatively late it looked as though it might never be realised.