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TAIPEI/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - One of China's top government-linked think tanks has called out Apple Inc, Amazon.com Inc and other foreign companies for not referring to Hong Kong and Taiwan as part of China in a report that provoked a stern reaction from Taipei. The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) said in a report this month that 66 of the world's 500 largest companies had used "incorrect labels" for Taiwan and 53 had errors in the way they referred to Hong Kong, according to China's Legal Daily newspaper. Читать дальше...

Diversified miner South32 has reported a solid production performance in the December quarter, with the miner maintaining its production guidance for the full year to June 2019. “We achieved a strong quarter of production, maintaining full-year guidance for all operations with the exception of Illawara metallurgical coal, where improved longwall performance has underpinned a 7% increase to our prior estimate,” South32 CEO Graham Kerr reported on Thursday.

PHOENIX (AP) - Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse the appointment of a special prosecutor to defend a ruling by the judge who refused to erase Arpaio's record after President Donald Trump pardoned his contempt of court conviction.

Nathan Lyon has failed to take a wicket in Australia's ongoing one-day series against India but captain Aaron Finch is pleased with the off-spinner's role as they head into a series-decider against India in Melbourne on Friday.

The Heat were led by Tyler Graovac and Alan Quine, who each registered a goal and an assist in the game.

Yirrkala artist Nongirrna Marawili started exhibiting modestly in her 70s. Today there is nothing quiet about the innovative schematic landscapes of a quiet custodian of her land.

Erie often has it's fair share of water main breaks during the winter months, but there hasn't been a whole lot of breaks this season. "We've been fortunate, we haven't had much cold weather to date but this is Erie and it's coming."

Living with limited internet access is one thing. Living with zero internet access is quite another.

Maharathi’s Vinesh Phogat gave Ritu Phogat a lesson in wrestling, showing no mercy as she trounced her cousin sister 15-0 in the 53kg category.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's newest chancellor of the State System of Higher Education says state-owned universities need to operate more like a system if they want to last. In his State of the System address Wednesday, 58-year-old Daniel Greenstein says Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities should open courses on all campuses to all students. The state system has struggled over the past decade with dropping enrollment and lower state revenue. Instead of competing with one another,... Читать дальше...

Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham cannot use Harry Kane's injury as an excuse if they do not achieve all their aims this season.

The Denver Broncos have agreed to hire former Chicago Bears defensive backs coach Ed Donatell as defensive coordinator.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley was sent for a mental evaluation after police were called to a hotel in Los Angeles.

Bethanie Mattek-Sands is known for her fashion statements, dyed hair and colourful tattoos, with the American revelling in being known as the tennis world's "Lady Gaga".

Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Motors Corp said on Wednesday they will recall about 1,68,000 US vehicles at risk of fuel leaks, after recalling t

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has moved to put an end to speculation about the team's quarterback situation next year, saying "Carson Wentz is the quarterback going forward&quo

The Green Bay Packers have confirmed Nathaniel Hackett as their new offensive coordinator.

Gigi and Bella Hadid share a laugh as they head to a friend’s birthday party on Wednesday night (January 16) in New York City. The 23-year-old model looked cool in a tan coat and printed white pants while her 22-year-old sister stayed warm in a black puffer jacket and black jeans as they headed to [...]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has become a "diva", according to his former colleague and new Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians.

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has not ruled out the possibility that quarterback Cam Newton might miss the 2019 season as he recovers from a right shoulder injury.

MEDIA, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania State Police have arrested 41 people accused of stealing nearly $1 million from a Delaware County nonprofit through an overtime rigging and kickback scheme.

The Nifty Realty index was trading 0.69 per cent up at 240.20 around 10:59 am.

Consumer advocates and the data-hungry technology industry are drawing early battle lines in advance of an expected fight this year over what kind of federal privacy law the U.S. should have. On Thursday, more than a dozen privacy organizations unveiled a plan that would create a new federal data-protection agency focused on regulating the way businesses and other organizations collect and make use of personal data, even if aggregated or anonymized. The proposal would sideline the Federal Trade Commission... Читать дальше...

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An Israeli student has been killed in a late-night attack in Australia while she was speaking on the phone with her sister, police said on Thursday.