February2019
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Sami Khedira set to miss a month with heart problem
Feb 20, 2019Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira is expected to be out for about a month after having treatment for an irregular heartbeat. Khedira, 31, had further tests after being ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League game at Atletico... -
SAP to launch a hiring initiative in March
Feb 20, 2019German software maker SAP will be launching a hiring initiative in March despite slowing growth in recent months and a new restructuring program, as staff acquisition is a long-term process, its personnel chief said in an... -
People with diabetes may be less likely to develop heart disease if they eat nuts regularly
Feb 20, 2019People with diabetes who regularly eat nuts may be less likely to develop heart disease than their counterparts who rarely, if ever, consume nuts, a U.S. study suggests. Diabetics who ate at least five 28-gram (one-ounce)... -
Losing UK citizenship ‘unjust’, former IS teenager Shamima Begum said
Feb 20, 2019Shamima Begum – the teenager who fled London to join Islamic State group in Syria – has said being stripped of her British citizenship is “unjust”. Ms Begum, 19, told reporters that she found the Home... -
US weighing options on American IS sympathizer in Syria
Feb 20, 2019The United States said Tuesday it wanted to ensure foreign jihadists remain off the battlefield as it weighed options on an American detained in Syria who says she wants to return home. The United States has... -
Indian billionaire businessman Anil Ambani is facing a prison sentence
Feb 20, 2019Indian billionaire businessman Anil Ambani is facing a prison sentence after a deal between his cash-strapped firm Reliance Communications (RCom) and telecoms giant Ericsson collapsed. Ericsson is owed 5.5bn rupees (£59.3m) by RCom under the terms... -
UK to expand drone no-fly zones near airports next month
Feb 20, 2019No-fly zones for drones within 5 kilometres of British airports will come into force next month, the government said on Wednesday, after drone sightings caused severe disruption at Heathrow and Gatwick airports. “The enlarged zone will... -
Beyoncé performed at the latest extravagant Indian celebrity wedding
Feb 20, 2019US singer Beyoncé has performed as part of the lavish festivities at the latest extravagant Indian celebrity wedding. Isha Ambani, the daughter of India’s richest man, is tying the knot with Anand Piramal, son of another... -
Ford to close a factory in Brazil after more than 50 years
Feb 20, 2019Ford has said it will close a factory in Brazil after more than 50 years as it stops selling heavy commercial trucks in South America. The US carmaker said it saw “no viable path to profitability”... -
Japan to continue support to repatriate Rohingyas
Feb 20, 2019Japan will continue its support to Bangladesh in its bilateral efforts to repatriate Rohingyas to Myanmar, said visiting Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshiko Abe today. He made the assurance during official talks with Bangladesh...
