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World
Hantavirus cruise ship part of Antarctic tourism boom that some want better regulated
BRUSSELS, May 8 (Reuters) - Tourism in the Antarctic Peninsula is a niche but booming industry powered by deep-pocketed adventure-seekers travelling thousands of miles to marvel at penguin colonies and take "polar plunges" in sight of icebergs.
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Technology
Uber-backed Lime reveals revenue surge in US IPO filing
May 8 (Reuters) - Lime, which operates an electric bike and scooter network and is backed by Uber Technologies, reported a jump in yearly revenue in its filing for a U.S. initial public offering.
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World
Experts race to write guidance to contain first ship-borne hantavirus outbreak
LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) - As the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak sails towards Tenerife, World Health Organization officials are racing to draw up step-by-step guidance for what should happen next for the nearly 150 passengers when they finally reach land on Sunday.
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Vietnam
Closer ties agreed - Vietnam seeks deeper defence, trade ties with Sri Lanka and India
Vietnam's top leader To Lam called for deeper defence and trade ties with Sri Lanka on Friday, noting the South Asian island's strategic position in the Indian Ocean.
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Nation
PM backs Selangor Sultan's concerns on pig farming in the state
CEBU: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the concerns raised by Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah over pig farming in the state were justified due to repeated excesses that have affected public health.
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Nation
Bandar Malaysia theme park settlement raises questions over transparency, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: The compensation settlement linked to the cancellation of a Bandar Malaysia theme park development agreement involving Singapore-listed company raises serious questions over transparency and accountability, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
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Football
Soccer-Rodri doubtful for Brentford clash as Guardiola banks on home support
May 8 (Reuters) - Manchester City midfielder Rodri is in a race to be fit for Saturday's Premier League home clash with Brentford, as the hosts look to keep up the pressure on leaders Arsenal in the final weeks of the season.
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World
Russia says radiation levels are normal after fires near Chornobyl
MOSCOW, May 8 (Reuters) - Russia said on Friday that it was carrying out enhanced radiation monitoring after fires in the exclusion zone around the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine but that there was no excess radiation.
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Japan
Kyoto murder suspect says he killed adopted son after being told he is ‘not real father’: Sources
A man accused of killing his adopted son in Nantan in Japan's Kyoto prefecture told the police that he killed the boy after being told he was not his real father, according to investigative sources.
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AseanPlus News
'It's just durian' - From luxury to everyday staple, China sees steady price decline of the fruit
Once seen as a luxury treat, the spiky, pungent "king of fruits" has recorded consistent price drops in China.
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Technology
Cloudflare's slowing growth disappoints investors betting on AI boost
May 8 (Reuters) - Cloudflare shares tumbled more than 15% in premarket trading on Friday, after its quarterly revenue forecast disappointed investors who had bet the stock would be a major beneficiary in the race to adopt artificial intelligence.
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AseanPlus News
Vietnamese PM vows to turn Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia traditional friendship into development driver
Vietnamese Prime Minister (PM) Le Minh Hung said on Friday that he will work closely with his Lao and Cambodian counterparts to turn the three countries' longstanding friendship into a driver for their fast and sustainable development.
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Football
Soccer-Bournemouth leave out Jimenez as club investigates social media posts
May 8 (Reuters) - Bournemouth dropped right back Alex Jimenez from their squad for their game against Fulham on Saturday after the Premier League club said on Friday they were investigating posts on social media.
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AseanPlus News
In-form striker Chrigor Moraes aims to guide Selangor to Asean Club Championship Shopee Cup glory
Selangor FC's in-form striker Chrigor Moraes has credited his happiness off the pitch for his success in front of goal as he seeks to lead the Red Giants to their first major trophy in more than a decade.
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Nation
Several areas in Klang Valley hit by flash floods
KUALA LUMPUR: Several areas in the Klang Valley were hit by flash floods after it rained continuously since noon on Friday (May 8).
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Entertainment
TVB actress Roxanne Tong marks 39th birthday with week-long celebration
The Hong Kong star, who's married to Kenneth Ma, officially turned 39 on May 6.
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World
Poland signs first loan deal as part of EU defence spending push
WARSAW, May 8 (Reuters) - Poland has signed its loan agreement under a European Union defence financing programme, securing 43.7 billion euros to strengthen its military as the bloc steps up efforts to boost security amid heightened geopolitical risks.
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Nation
Bersatu sacks two assemblymen, suspends four leaders including three MPs
SHAH ALAM: Bersatu has taken disciplinary action against six of its leaders, including the dismissal of two assemblymen and the membership suspension of four other party leaders with immediate effect, Sinar Harian reported.
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AseanPlus News
Brunei's crown prince, Prince Al-Muhtadee Billa, to visit China on May 11
At the invitation of Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, will pay an official visit to China from May 11 to 15.
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AseanPlus News
China bride’s botched cold treatment causes 3-month coma, wakes two days before wedding
Unqualified member of clinic staff gives injection which, within seconds, leaves woman 'numb' and 'vomiting'
