Malaysia fines 80 people, companies in 1MDB case: anti-graft chief

Malaysia has fined 80 individuals and entities for allegedly receiving money from state fund 1MDB, the country's anti-graft chief said on Monday.

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North Korea fishing boat flooded after accident with Japan patrol boat

A Japanese patrol boat and a large North Korean fishing vessel were involved in an accident on Monday, and the North Korean boat was flooded and about 20 of its crew were adrift in the Sea of Japan, the Coast Guard said.

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U.S. lawmakers lash 'shameful' NBA response to Hong Kong protests tweet

U.S. lawmakers joined a chorus of criticism of the National Basketball Association (NBA) after the organization distanced itself from a tweet by the manager of the Houston Rockets in support of the Hong Kong protests for democracy.

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Trump amps up complaints, says Pelosi may be guilty of treason

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday launched a direct attack on House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, saying she could be guilty of treason for what he claimed was her knowledge of a top Democrat's characterization of his call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

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Houston Rockets general manager apologises for Hong Kong protest tweet

The general manager of the Houston Rockets basketball team apologised on Monday for a tweet in support of Hong Kong protests, saying he did not intend to offend fans in China, where business partners halted work with the NBA team.

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North Korea fishing boat, Japan patrol boat collide in Sea of Japan: Coast Guard

A Japanese patrol boat and a large North Korean fishing vessel collided, flooding the latter and leaving about 20 of its crew adrift in the Sea of Japan, Japan's Coast Guard said on Monday.

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Malaysia probing 80 individuals, companies in 1MDB case: anti-graft chief

Malaysia has begun investigating about 80 individuals and entities for allegedly receiving money from 1MDB, which is under scrutiny for corruption and money laundering, the country's anti-graft chief said on Monday.

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NBA Rockets general manager apologizes for Hong Kong protest tweet

The general manager of the Houston Rockets basketball team apologized on Monday for a tweet in support of Hong Kong protests, saying he did not intend to offend fans of the NBA team in China.

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Hong Kong metro partially reopens, city struggles after violent weekend

Hong Kong struggled to recover on Monday, with the metro only partially functioning and infrastructure extensively damaged, after scores of protesters were arrested in violent clashes overnight that drew the first warning from the Chinese military.

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Ecuador protests: Indigenous groups block highways as protests continue

About 50 police officers have been taken hostage in various areas around the country.

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Portugal's ruling Socialists win election but fall short of outright majority

Portugal's ruling Socialists won Sunday's parliamentary election but fell short of an outright majority, meaning Prime Minister Antonio Costa will need to negotiate a new deal with one or both of his far-left allies in the previous legislature.

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Ex-Barclays executives face fraud trial over Qatar rescue

The Old Bailey trial of three top bankers over a 2008 Qatar fundraising is set to start on Monday.

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Who are Extinction Rebellion and what do they want?

Extinction Rebellion is planning to start a two-week protest from Monday.

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The Canadian boss who rescued 300 Syrian refugees

Entrepreneur Jim Estill spent CA$1.5m of his own money to bring Syrian refugees to Canada.

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Portugal's ruling Socialists win election without outright majority

Portugal's ruling Socialists (PS) won Sunday's parliamentary election but fell short of an outright majority, meaning Prime Minister Antonio Costa will need to negotiate a new deal with one or both of his far-left allies in the previous legislature.

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Trump's border wall: A broken promise, a second term, or both?

It might not be big, beautiful or even a wall but the US president has made progress.

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Unilever promises to halve new plastic use

The manufacturer of brands such as Dove and Domestos says it will recycle more plastic than it sells.

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Tunisians vote for new parliament at tough economic moment

Tunisians began voting on Sunday for a parliament that must address chronic economic problems at a moment when political newcomers are mounting a challenge to the established parties.

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EU divisions over Russia mount as France, Germany seek peace in Ukraine

French and German attempts to end the conflict in east Ukraine risk increasing tensions that were already rising in the European Union over how to handle Russia and which could complicate peace efforts.

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Portugal election: Socialists tipped to win as voting begins

The election comes at a time of rapid economic growth under the minority Socialist government.

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Transhumanism: How far would you go for a body upgrade?

Meet the "transhumanists" who are pushing the boundaries of technology to implant chips and more into their bodies.

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