November2018
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Netflix steps up original Asian content to hook international viewers
Nov 9, 2018Netflix Inc unveiled a plan on Thursday to make 17 more original productions in Asia including Thai and Chinese language shows, as the U.S. firm seeks to attract new international users through more local content. The... -
BRAC Bank & Daraz Bangladesh E-Commerce Merchant financing agreement
Nov 9, 2018BRAC Bank Limited and Daraz Bangladesh Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide banking services to E-Commerce sellers who sales their products on Daraz.com.bd platform. With this MOU, Daraz sellers will enjoy benefits on... -
Poland isolated, divided on centenary of independence
Nov 9, 2018Poles mark a century of independence on Sunday in a deeply polarised country, isolated within the European Union, as a march organised by far-right groups in the capital Warsaw risks casting a shadow over celebrations. Underscoring... -
Wales host Australia in battle for pre-World Cup tonic
Nov 9, 2018Psychological one-upmanship will be up for grabs when Wales host Australia on Saturday in a dress rehearsal of what has been billed a pool-deciding match at next year’s Rugby World Cup. The two sides will clash... -
Seven killed in Seoul studio complex fire
Nov 9, 2018Seven tenants were killed and 11 others injured early Friday when a blaze ripped through a three-storey studio complex in Seoul, fire authorities said. While South Korea is technologically advanced and has risen to become the... -
Metoo, Brexit, environment inspire new dictionary entries
Nov 8, 2018“Single-use” was named the Collins Dictionary word of the year on Wednesday, following a four-fold increase in usage since 2013 in a reflection of increased concerns about sustainability. It edged out “MeToo” and “whitewash” to top... -
Ahly, Esperance title showdown as African image tarnished
Nov 8, 2018Al Ahly of Egypt take a 3-1 lead over Esperance of Tunisia to the CAF Champions League final second leg Friday against a backdrop of a tarnished African club football image. The first leg in Alexandria... -
Prince Charles vows not to meddle as king
Nov 8, 2018Britain’s Prince Charles said on Wednesday he was not “stupid” enough to keep speaking out on contentious public issues once he becomes king in a rare interview about his future role. The eldest son of Queen... -
Recovery of endangered whales hampered by humans long after hunting
Nov 8, 2018When an endangered female North Atlantic right whale spends months, even years, disentangling itself from cast-off fishing nets, there’s not much energy left over for mating and nursing calves. Coping with such debris, along with ship... -
12 killed in California bar shooting
Nov 8, 2018Twelve people, including a police sergeant, were shot dead in a shooting at a nightclub close to Los Angeles, police said Thursday. All the victims were killed inside the bar in the suburb of Thousand Oaks...