November2018
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Snoop Dogg thanks himself for his Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Nov 20, 2018California rapper Snoop Dogg received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, and celebrated by giving himself a big thank you. The musician and star of an unlikely television pairing with lifestyle guru... -
China bars actress Zhao Wei from holding key positions in companies for five years
Nov 20, 2018Billionaire Chinese actress Zhao Wei and her husband have been barred from taking on key positions at listed companies for five years for violating securities regulations, the Shanghai Stock Exchange said on Tuesday. The exchange’s announcement... -
Delhi plans artificial rain to wash away toxic pollutants
Nov 20, 2018The scientists, for the first time in India, are going to induce artificial rain over Delhi this week to wash away toxic pollutants from the air and provide residents respite from the poor air quality. “If... -
Bangladesh elected as a member of OPCW Executive Council
Nov 20, 2018Bangladesh has been elected a member of the Executive Council (EC) of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for the 2019-2021 term. Bangladesh was unanimously elected by States Parties of OPCE on Monday... -
Cricket world body rejects Pakistan compensation claim over India
Nov 20, 2018The International Cricket Council on Tuesday dismissed a compensation claim by Pakistan over India’s refusal to honour an agreement to play bilateral series. “Following a three-day hearing and having considered detailed oral and written submissions, the... -
Nissan LEAF wins its first major Australian automotive award
Nov 20, 2018The New Nissan LEAF has won its first major Australian automotive award, winning the coveted Drive.com.au Car of the Year ‘Green Innovation’ award. Nissan LEAF – the icon of Nissan Intelligent Mobility – was recognized for... -
Tumblr removed from Apple’s app store
Nov 20, 2018Tumblr has been removed from Apple’s app store because it let some users post images of child sexual abuse. The social network’s app was removed on 16 November but the reason for it being unavailable has... -
FedEx plans to add 1,000 Chanje electric delivery vans to its fleet
Nov 20, 2018FedEx Corp said on Tuesday it plans to add 1,000 Chanje electric delivery vans to its fleet of vehicles in a bid to save on fuel and cut down on pollution. The package delivery company will... -
Careem looks at raising upto $200 million from Chinese investors
Nov 20, 2018Careem, Uber’s main Middle East rival, is looking at raising between $100 million and $200 million from Chinese investors, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Investment bank China International Capital Corporation (CICC)... -
Bitcoin tumbled as much as 10 percent on Tuesday to below $4,500
Nov 20, 2018Bitcoin tumbled as much as 10 percent on Tuesday to below $4,500, bringing the world’s best-known cryptocurrency‘s losses to 30 percent within a week as a selloff in digital currencies intensified across the board. Other cryptocurrencies...
