June2019
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Hong Kong plunged into political crisis after huge protest
Jun 9, 2019Hong Kong was plunged into a fresh political crisis on Sunday night after hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets to thwart a proposed extradition law that would allow suspects to be sent to... -
Europe in ‘no position’ to criticise Iran: Zarif
Jun 9, 2019European countries are in “no position” to criticise Iran, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Sunday ahead of a visit by his German counterpart Heiko Maas. Germany’s top diplomat is due in Tehran on Monday, against... -
Nissan unveiled the tougher, smarter and more fuel-efficient Nissan Navara
Jun 9, 2019Nissan unveiled the tougher, smarter and more fuel-efficient Nissan Navara with a host of new features boosting the appeal of the award-winning pickup. The Nissan Navara is a versatile pickup perfect for a tough week at... -
Facebook to stop its apps being pre-installed on Huawei smartphones
Jun 9, 2019Facebook has taken steps to stop its apps being pre-installed on Huawei smartphones, Reuters reports. The ban covers the main Facebook app, as well as apps from its subsidiary companies WhatsApp and Instagram. The action was taken in... -
Microsoft deleted a massive database of 10 million images
Jun 9, 2019Microsoft has deleted a massive database of 10 million images which was being used to train facial recognition systems, the Financial Times reports. The database was released in 2016 and was built of online images of... -
US economy created far fewer jobs than expected last month
Jun 9, 2019The US economy created far fewer jobs than expected last month and wages also rose less than forecast. Some 75,000 jobs were created in May rather than the 185,000 expected by analysts, the Bureau of Labor Statistics... -
NASA to open up the International Space Station for tourism
Jun 9, 2019NASA said on Friday it will open up the International Space Station for tourism and other business ventures as of next year, as it seeks to financially disengage from the orbiting research lab, reports BSS. “NASA... -
In Harlem and on Broadway, The Temptations get their due
Jun 9, 2019The Temptations, whose string of hits in the 1960s and 1970s are being celebrated in a Tony-nominated show on Broadway, got a star on the Apollo Theatre’s Walk of Fame in Harlem on Friday. “It’s like... -
Messi scores twice as Argentina routs Nicaragua 5-1
Jun 9, 2019Lionel Messi scored a first-half double as Argentina warmed up for the Copa America with a comprehensive 5-1 win over Nicaragua on Friday in San Juan. The Central Americans, who will participate in this month’s Gold... -
Germany and Spain open World Cup with tense wins as Norway cruise
Jun 9, 2019The women’s World Cup moved up a gear on Saturday with three matches including a narrow German victory over China that left the winners complaining that they were roughed up, but Sunday’s three-match programme finishes with...
