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Taking Action Together on Earth Day (Facebook Inc)2021-04-15
Public Technologies: ) This Earth Day, Facebook is empowering people to get informed and take action on climate change. We are also marking a milestone as our global operations are now supported by 100% renewable energy. To better understand people's perspectives towards climate...
The mysterious takeover of Derby County: A Spanish agent with NO big-name current players claims ...2021-04-14
The Daily Mail: Mystery surrounds how a young Spanish businessman trying to buy Derby County is funding the deal, after he boasted he could spend £150MILLION reviving the club's fortunes. ErikAlonso, 29, is leading the takeover of the East Midlands outfit through his...
Pulapol cluster accounts for 10% of Sarawak's record high 607 Covid-19 cases2021-04-13
The Star: KUCHING: A new cluster at the police training centre at Jalan Puncak Borneo here has contributed to Sarawak's new record high of 607 Covid-19 cases on Tuesday (April 13). Read full story ......
US Needs to Show Its Willingness to Defend Taiwan2021-04-13
The American Spectator: The Associated Press reported recently that Taiwan’s foreign minister Joseph Wu said if the island is attacked by China it will defend itself “to the very last day.” The foreign minister was reacting to China’s flying of 10 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense...
Telcos drag Bursa Malaysia lower2021-04-13
Malaysian National News Agency: MARKET Telcos drag Bursa Malaysia lower " data-media=""> 12/04/2021 06:06 PM By Zairina Zainudin KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 -- Bursa Malaysia snapped its three-day winning streak to close lower today, dampened by selling in heavyweight stocks, led by the...
Malaysia reports 1,317 new COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths2021-04-12
Sina: KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia reported 1,317 new COVID-19 infections, the Health Ministry said on Monday, bringing the national total to 362,173. Health Ministry Director-General NoorHishamAbdullah said in...
ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update Week 14, 05 – 11 Apr 20212021-04-12
Reliefweb: A total of 5 disasters (3 floods, 1 earthquake, and 1 winds-related) affected the region in week 14. These disasters occurred in Indonesia and the Philippines. High intensity rain caused floods and strong winds in two (2) provinces in Indonesia as reported by...