Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges in the capital, US embassy says
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges in the capital, US embassy says.
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Associated PressFloods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of thousands displaced
Severe floods caused by monsoon rains killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said five days of heavier-than-expected rain that battered the country's east coast last week was equal to the rainfall over the past six months, wreaking havoc in the northeastern state of Kelantan and neighboring Terengganu.
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Philippine Coast Guard Accuses Chinese Navy Helicopter of Harassing Fishing Vessels
The Philippine Coast Guard accused the Chinese Navy of harassing Philippine fishing vessels with an helicopter in Rozul Reef, in the South China Sea, at the end of last month.The Philippine Coast Guard said it received the footage showing the incident on November 28.Following the incident, the Philippine Coast Guard sent two vessels to the area “to ensure the safety and security of Filipino fishermen exercising their right to fish freely in Rozul Reef.”Footage and images released by the Philippine Coast Guard show an helicopter hovering low over fishing boats, and a Coast Guard vessel stationed near the fishermen.The China Coast Guard said it was patrolling the Beibu Gulf, located northwest of the South China Sea, between November 26 and November 28, but didn’t release any information about this incident. Credit: Jay Tarriela/PCG via Storyful
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Malaysian banks extend relief schemes for flood-hit customers
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) today said its members have launched several assistance...
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Cyclone Fengal toll rises to 20 in South Asia
The death toll from Cyclone Fengal's fierce push through Sri Lanka and southern India reached 20 on Monday as downpours and flooding followed the storm's wake after its winds calmed.Roads were flooded and schools were shut in parts of southern India with weather officials on Monday warning that there remained a risk of flash flooding.
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Death toll in Thailand flooding jumps to 25
Thousands of people have been displaced by torrential floodwaters that slammed into southern Thailand, where the death toll has risen to 25, officials said on Tuesday. Malaysian disaster officials said on Tuesday that more than 94,000 people were yet to return to their homes after being evacuated due to the floods, with five people reported dead.
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K-drama actor Park Min-jae dies at 32 from cardiac arrest in China
SEOUL, Dec 3 — Korean drama actor Park Min-jae, known for roles in titles such as Little Women and Mr. Lee, has reported...
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Court tells Muslims preacher Firdaus Wong to scrub child conversion video
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — The High Court has instructed preacher Firdaus Wong to remove a video allegedly promoting secret u...
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Elon Musk Must Return $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package, Judge Rules
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Prepare for public backlash over planned 40-70pc premium hike, Guan Eng warns life insurance firms
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — Life insurance companies in Malaysia risk facing widespread public outrage if they proceed with pl...
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Granddad fights off Rolex watch muggers in central London by swinging takeaway bags
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Strength in silence as Ady An faces single motherhood after husband's prison sentence
Celebrity friends praise the actress' strength amid husband's high-profile legal battle
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‘I’ve never been to Jho Low’s Kia Peng house, he conspired with 1MDB officers without me knowing,’ says Najib
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Alberta RCMP officer charged with sexually assaulting 2 males in hotel room
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Penang High Court awards RM400,000 to CM Kon Yeow in his defamation suit against tycoon Tan Kok Ping
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 3 — The Penang High Court has awarded Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow with RM350,000 in damages and...
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Lin Chi-ling celebrates 50th birthday with heartwarming photos of son
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Kepong MP questions Muhyiddin’s call for new body to champion Bumiputera rights
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 –– Member of Parliament for Kepong, Lim Lip Eng, has criticised Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia party...
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Frugal is the new cool: How Chinese millennials are going ‘proudly stingy’ with a RM300 monthly food budget
BEIJING, Dec 2 — In China, a growing trend of frugality has taken hold, with young people taking on money-saving challen...
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Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024 participant dies, man found with folding knife at church: Singapore live news
A Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024 participant has died, and a man was found with a folding knife at a Catholic church More curated Singapore and international news updates on Yahoo Singapore.
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See Janelle Monáe Ring in Her 39th Birthday in a Sexy, Signature Black-and-White Bikini
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