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President Lee Gambles on Computer Chips for Political Survival Shakira acquitted by Spanish court of tax fraud, over US$64 million to be returned
A Spanish court acquitted Shakira in a tax fraud case, ordering the government to return more than 55 million euros (US$64 million) in wrongly imposed…
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How fight for Philippine Senate presidency will shape Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial
The Philippine Senate convened on Monday as an impeachment court for Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio, even as a fresh battle for control of the chamber threatens…
China and Russia hold trade expo as Putin and Trump visits draw global attention
China is stepping up economic engagement with Russia by hosting the 10th edition of a major bilateral expo ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expected…
Birthright citizenship fight shows US identity debate is far from settled
Birthright citizenship has long been considered a settled issue in the United States. It became the law of the land in 1868 with the 14th…
Hong Kong police officer guilty of taking bribes worth HK$1.1m to drop case
A Hong Kong police chief inspector has admitted accepting more than HK$1.1 million (US$140,463) in cash and gifts from a businessman in exchange for terminating…
‘Several thousand’ ride-hailing licences won’t cover demand, advisory panel says
Issuing “several thousand” licences to ride-hailing vehicles under a proposed regulatory framework will be insufficient to meet demand, a Hong Kong government transport advisory body…