Singapore economy grew just 0.7 pct in 2019: government
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Singapore's economy, a closely watched barometer for the rest of Asia's export-driven countries, grew just…
6 years ago
Greek star Tsitsipas ready for the top
BRISBANE, Australia (AFP) -- With wins over the big three of world tennis already under his belt in 2019,…
6 years ago
Indonesia floods leave two dozen dead, several missing: official
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Indonesia's disaster agency warned Thursday of more deaths after torrential rains pounded the Jakarta…
6 years ago
Magic beat Wizards to end four-game losing streak
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- DJ Augustin and Nikola Vucevic combined for 45 points as the Orlando Magic snapped…
6 years ago
Asian markets lifted by China support and trade optimism
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets started the new decade on the front foot, with most rallying out of…
6 years ago
Captain, 7 crew abducted from Greek oil tanker in Cameroon port
by Hélène COLLIOPOULOU / Jean-Baptiste KETCHATENG DOUALA, Cameroon (AFP) -- Armed men staged a night raid on a Greek oil…
6 years ago
3.3-magnitude quake hits Davao del Sur
(Eagle News)-A 3.3-magnitude quake hit Davao del Sur on Thursday, Jan. 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said…
6 years ago
Rains forecast in parts of N. Luzon today
(Eagle News)-Rains are expected in parts of Northern Luzon today, Jan. 2. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration…
6 years ago
UPDATED: Indonesia New Year flood death toll doubles to 18: official
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- The death toll from floods that hit Indonesia's capital region jumped to 18, authorities said Thursday,…
6 years ago
Massive Hong Kong pro-democracy rally ends in police clashes
by Yan ZHAO / Xinqi SU HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- A huge New Year's Day pro-democracy rally in Hong…
6 years ago