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Huawei says its own operating system could be ready this year if it can't use ...
The CEO of Huawei's consumer business, said Huawei's own operating system could be ready for use in China by fall this year. ......
While .com Numbers Keep Rising, .net Continues To Drop
For the first time, the .com zone file passed 140 million domains Wednesday, Domain Incite reported. Verisign reported a total of 140,016,726 .com names in the file, the report said, while Tuesday’s figure was 139,979,307 names. Since November 2017, Verisign has added 10 million names, Domain Incite...
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Panasonic 'suspends transactions' with Huawei after US ban
The US moves come as tensions with China have escalated in recent weeks. Earlier this month, the US...
Philip Green's Arcadia to close UK stores, review U.S. in restructuring
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - British retail tycoon Philip Green's Arcadia Group said on Wednesday it planned to close 23 of its 566 stores in the UK and Ireland in a major restructuring of the fashion business that could also see its Topshop/Topman stores close in the U.S.. Arcadia, which also runs...
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Cancer risk high for women with sleep apnea: Study
A new study warns women with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) have an increased risk of developing cancer. However, the same is not true for men. A team from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece conducted the research. For the study, researchers examined the data of 19,000 people to...
US lawmakers demand UN health agency change opioid guidance
Two U.S. lawmakers are calling on the World Health Organization to withdraw pain care guidelines that include what they say are false claims about the safety of prescription opioids. They say the guidelines could lead other countries toward the same kind of addiction and overdose crisis that has...
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Bitcoin [BTC]: People’s fears about crypto are based on misunderstanding of underlying technology, claims Andreas Antonopoulos
Prominent Bitcoin advocates such as Andreas Antonopoulos often conduct online Q&A sessions to debunk some of the misconceptions floating around about the cryptocurrency market. In a recent video on YouTube, Antonopoulos shared his views on the factors...
Bitcoin hackers hold city of Baltimore to ransom
The US city of Baltimore is being held to ransom by anonymous hackers who took over thousands of government computers with a powerful form of malware. The cyber criminals are demanding 13 bitcoins - around $100,000 - for access to the computer systems to be restored. The city's mayor, Bernard...
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Czech Pliskova up to career-high second in WTA rankings
The Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova holds the trophy after winning the women's singles final match against Johanna Konta of Britain at the Italian Open Tennis tournament in Rome, Italy, May 19, 2019....
Imperious Nadal blows away Djokovic to land ninth Rome title
Spain’s Rafael Nadal poses as he celebrates winning the final against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic with the trophy. ROME: Rafael Nadal proved that he would still be the man to beat when the French Open begins later this month after he humbled Novak Djokovic 6-0 4-6 6-1 in the Italian Open...
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FIFA to stick with 32 teams for Qatar World Cup
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be held with 32 participating teams and not an expanded 48 teams, organisers FIFA said on Wednesday. Advertising FIFA President Gianni Infantino had proposed expanding the tournament and explored the idea of adding additional host nations. But the sport’s world...
Hamilton excused from media duties after Lauda's death
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton was excused from media duties at the Monaco Grand Prix on Wednesday following the death of friend Niki Lauda. Lauda, a three-time champion, served as Mercedes' non-executive chairman from 2012 but passed away at the age of...
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Australian deputy PM re-elected after conservative coalition holds power
Australian deputy PM re-elected after conservative coalition holds power
SYDNEY, May 23 (Reuters) - Australian Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack was on Thursday re-elected leader of the junior partner in the coalition government after a strong party showing in last...
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Russia running ‘global campaign’ of cyber warfare to target governments, Jeremy Hunt says
Russia running ‘global campaign’ of cyber warfare to target governments, Jeremy Hunt says
Russia has been engaged in a systematic and malicious “global campaign” of cyber warfare targeting critical national infrastructure, the foreign secretary is due to say in a keynote speech. The UK’s...
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Modi's party appears to lead as Indian votes are counted
Modi's party appears to lead as Indian votes are counted
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US Navy Sends Two Ships Through Taiwan Strait
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Theresa May is expected to resign after losing the support of her Cabinet
Theresa May is expected to resign after losing the support of her Cabinet
Allies of prime minister Theresa May expect her to resign by the end of the week. The prime minister will meet with the chair of the 1922 Committee of...
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro wins, Justice Minister loses in Congress
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro wins, Justice Minister loses in Congress
Brasilia: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro surmounted a crucial hurdle for his young government on Wednesday by winning approval from disgruntled lower house...
Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting
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Mario Batali Faces Criminal Charge in 2017 Encounter at Boston Restaurant
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Boeing yet to submit 737 Max fix; says US Aviation regulator
Boeing yet to submit 737 Max fix; says US Aviation regulator
Washington: The US's aviation regulator has still not received Boeing's proposed fix for its 737 MAX aircraft, which have been grounded globally...
Trump Administration Sanctions Target Shadowy Weapons Dealer
Trump Administration Sanctions Target Shadowy Weapons Dealer
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It’s a start! After major cuts, Florida restores some arts, culture funding | Commentary
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Last year, Florida legislators demolished arts and cultural funding. This year, they restored a lot...
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In memory of a literary gangster
In memory of a literary gangster
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Cleaning up corruption in Malaysia goes beyond Najib
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Former PM Najib Razak has become a poster boy for corruption in Malaysia but he is only the tip of...
