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Philippines
Ex-Philippine leader Duterte faces pre-trial ICC hearing

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte faces a pre-trial hearing at the International Criminal Court from Monday over crimes against humanity allegedly committed as part of a brutal crackdown on drugs.
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World
Germany's Merz vows to keep out far-right as he warns of a changed world

STUTTGART, Germany, Feb 20 (Reuters) - ⁠Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed on Friday not to let the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party "ruin" Germany ⁠and told his fellow conservatives to prepare for a raw new climate of great-power competition.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Over 1,000 displaced as floods worsen in Sabah’s north, Pitas emerges as worst-hit

KOTA KINABALU: Flooding in Sabah's northern districts has intensified sharply, with more than 1,000 people forced from their homes by Friday (Feb 20) night.
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Football
Soccer-Bayern boss Kompany blasts Mourinho over Vinicius racism row response

Feb 20 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich manager Vincent ⁠Kompany delivered a scathing critique of Jose Mourinho's handling of racism allegations involving Real Madrid's ⁠Vinicius Jr, calling the Benfica coach's comments a "huge mistake" in leadership.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Freestyle-Germany's Maier edges Switzerland's Smith for ski cross gold

LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 20 (Reuters) - ⁠Daniela Maier of Germany claimed the gold medal in women's ski cross at the ⁠Winter Olympics on Friday, sprinting across the finish line just ahead of Switzerland's ‌Fanny Smith in a rematch between skiers who shared bronze four years ago.
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AseanPlus News
UN touts panel for 'human control' of AI at global summit

A UN panel on artificial intelligence will work towards "science-led governance", the global body's chief said on Friday.
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Thailand
Two Cambodian journalists appeal treason convictions over a photo from Thai border clash

Two Cambodian journalists have appealed their convictions on treason charges and 14-year prison sentences for posting photographs on Facebook related to border clashes with Thailand last year.
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China
Spring Festival travel rush dates back to ancient China, but only for the rich and powerful

Epic New Year journeys by land and sea 2,000 years ago used to take a month to complete; then nation began developing transport systems
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World
Spain's top court rejects father's bid to halt daughter's euthanasia

MADRID, Feb 20 (Reuters) - ⁠Spain's Constitutional Court has rejected an appeal by the father of a ⁠25‑year‑old paraplegic woman who opposes her access to euthanasia, the court ‌said in a statement on Friday.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Price of glory: rising costs putting Alpine skiing out of reach for some young talents

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The thrill Alpine skiers delivered during ⁠the Milano Cortina Olympics may soon become more difficult to achieve for aspiring youngsters as new generations of athletes struggle with the soaring costs of a sport that is becoming increasingly elite.
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World
Germany's Merz says his conservatives will not partner with far-right AfD

STUTTGART, Germany, Feb ⁠20 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on ⁠Friday vowed to uphold an informal ‌pact within Germany's political mainstream not to partner with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
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AseanPlus News
Makkah's grand mosque welcomes Muslims on the first Friday of Ramadan

The Grand Mosque in Makkah witnessed a massive influx of worshippers during the first Friday prayer of Ramadan, as devotees from across the world filled its corridors and courtyards from early morning.
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AseanPlus News
Japan travel warning after Hongkonger beaten with beer bottle in Sapporo

Visitor beaten on head at a restaurant in the Japanese city, Chinese consulate says
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AseanPlus News
Japan PM Takaichi warns of China 'coercion', vows security overhaul

Takaichi plans to review defence strategy, military export rules, plans an intelligence council and foreign investment screening and promises to speed nuclear reactor restarts.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Freestyle-World champion Melville Ives crashes out of halfpipe qualifiers

LIVIGNO, ⁠Italy, Feb 20 (Reuters) - New Zealand's Fin Melville Ives crashed badly from a mid-air ⁠flip on Friday and had to be stretchered away from the Winter Olympics ‌men's freestyle skiing halfpipe qualifiers, ruling out one of the top medal hopefuls.
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Nation
'Don't shoot the messenger', says Nurul Izzah in urging authorities to probe allegations into MACC chief's alleged shareholdings

PETALING JAYA: Police investigations into the Bloomberg report concerning alleged share ownership by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki must focus on the allegations itself and not their publication, says Nurul Izzah Anwar.
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Nation
Anwar holds talks with Singapore PM Lawrence Wong

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong in conjunction with Wong's special visit to Malaysia on Friday (Feb 20).
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Entertainment
Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, aka Uncle Roger, set to become a father

Nigel Ng disclosed on social media on Feb 20 that his wife Sabrina Ahmed is pregnant.
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Fitness
Ever experienced these common sport aches and pains?

It's not unusual to experience some sort of pain during or after a workout; here's how to deal with them.
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong authorities offer support to family of man found dead in Taipei hotel

Suicide note and chemical substances found in hotel room, with investigators ruling out foul play, according to media reports