South Korea’s opposition moves to impeach Acting President
SEOUL - South Korea’s opposition said on Dec 26 that it filed an impeachment motion against Acting President Han Duck-soo, ...
South Korea opposition says it will vote to impeach acting President Han
SEOUL - South Korea's main opposition party said it will introduce a bill to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo on ...
Russia's FSB says it thwarted Ukrainian plots to kill high-ranking officers and their families
MOSCOW - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday that it had foiled a several plots by Ukrainian ...
No standing still as innovation and change beckon in new sporting year
Tradition and status quo no longer cuts it in a competitive world intent on wringing every dollar out of sporting endeavour.
Film Picks: Exploring The Unknown With Wang Yibo, Wicked: Sing Along, Juror #2
Chinese actor-singer Wang pushes his physical and mental limits in a six-part adventure series. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
Style News: Chanel’s red camellia cream, Onitsuka Tiger x Astro Boy apparel, new Tom Ford flagship
Japanese sports fashion brand Onitsuka Tiger has launched its second collection featuring popular Japanese manga character ...
China to build world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet
BEIJING - China has approved the construction of what will be the world's largest hydropower dam, kicking off an ambitious ...
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Singapore factory output grows at faster pace of 8.5% in November
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s manufacturing output expanded for a fifth straight month in November, driven by robust production in the electronics industry. Total output climbed 8.5 per cent year on year, ...
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LA Lakers pip Golden State Warriors after another LeBron James v Stephen Curry classic
SAN FRANCISCO – LeBron James and Stephen Curry served up a Christmas Day feast as their rivalry delivered another classic ...
Russia is using bitcoin in foreign trade, finance minister says
MOSCOW - Russian companies have begun using bitcoin and other digital currencies in international payments following ...
Tears, prayers as Asia mourns tsunami dead 20 years on
They gathered around mass graves, held vigils, rode a train, and listened to sirens to remember those they lost. Read more at ...
In a first, Taiwan’s Presidential Office runs war games to simulate a China emergency
Central and local government agencies as well as civil groups participated in the 3-hour exercise. Read more at ...