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Foxconn unit becomes most valuable China-listed tech company

SHANGHAI, China (AFP)- A unit of electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn soared by the maximum allowable 44 percent in its stock debut…

Blood test may predict premature birth

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US and Danish researchers said Thursday they have developed an inexpensive blood test that may…

Facebook admits privacy settings ‘bug’ affecting 14 million users

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Facebook acknowledged Thursday a software glitch that changed the settings of some 14 million…

Ashikaga flower park in Tochigi, Japan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQFuTJEj4KI&feature=youtu.be   If you are a wanderlust, try to embark on a Wisteria adventure for a tranquil experience. Ashikaga flower…

Kim Jong Un lookalike set to make impression at summit

HONG KONG, China (AFP)- As the world awaits the historic summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un, one man who…

‘Ocean’s 8,’ a glamorous crime tale for the #MeToo age

by Thomas URBAIN NEW YORK, U.S (AFP)- They're eight women, poised to take over from the men for an "Ocean's"…

Flying car startup backed by Google founder offers test flights

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- A flying car project backed by Google co-founder Larry Page was closer to take-off…

‘It looks like new:’ Mumbai slums get colourful makeover

by Peter HUTCHISON (AFP)- Mumbai's slums are getting a colorful makeover thanks to an organization that aims to change how…

Facebook staff to learn Sinhala insults after Sri Lanka riots

by Amal Jayasinghe © Agence France-Presse COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Three months after Sri Lanka was rocked by deadly anti-Muslim…

Kate Spade was under treatment for depression, anxiety: husband

NEW YORK, U.S (AFP)- Designer Kate Spade, who committed suicide in New York this week, had been treated for depression…

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