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The $3 billion Luang Prabang hydroelectric dam on the Mekong river, backed by a Thai-led consortium, is one of seven new mainstream dams that Laos plans to build to capitalise on its huge hydro potential. Experts warn that the barrage will change the contours of the Mekong's banks and turn the mighty waterway into a series of lakes -- detracting from the character of Luang Prabang as a riverside town and putting at risk its UNESCO listing. With its blend of traditional Laotian and colonial French architecture... Читать дальше...

Is there any interest in a Marathon stadium league this year?

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Zac Funk scored twice, Ondrej Becher added three assists, and the Prince George Cougars crushed the visiting Seattle Thunderbirds 5-1 in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday night at the CN Centre.

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Olivia Moultrie scored twice in her first national team start and the United States defeated the…

Telangana men reunite with families after spending years in Dubai prison

Marie Wiseborn, the fiancée of gospel singer Moses Bliss, sweetly celebrated his 29th birthday with all the kind words she knew best to qualify his personality.

Babar Azam Mickey Arthur put fitness in backseat Hafeez slams Pakistan

Newcastle United are reportedly ready to lock horns with Tottenham Hotspur over the signature of Everton’s James Garner. The 22-year-old midfielder, who graduated from Manchester United’s academy, has impressed with 31 appearances this season, attracting attention from various clubs. The Magpies’ interest is logical, given their midfield needs and potential departures like Joelinton and Bruno […]

After England slumped to their second-worst defeat since 1934, in terms of runs, in the third Test, Ben Stokes' side are 2-1 down and must win or draw to avoid losing the series with a game to spare. England's attacking "Bazball" brand of cricket came under fire after the dismal 434-run Rajkot defeat, with the lack of runs for Root and Bairstow highlighted. Bairstow, whose rapid scoring in the middle order has been a key to England's attacking play under Stokes, has 102 runs from six innings with a highest of 37. Читать дальше...

Kumagai said that the Asian Football Confederation "have a responsibility" to look after players after Saturday's match was switched from Pyongyang to Jeddah. Kumagai spoke to reporters in Japan on Tuesday as she was set to leave for Saudi Arabia, just a day after jetting in from her Italian club Roma. The 33-year-old said "this kind of thing can't happen", referring to the late notice the national team had been given. Japan's football association had reportedly asked the AFC to move the first... Читать дальше...

Joao Pedro will not be considered for Brazil’s friendly at Wembley.

A Chinese man arrested in Australia is awaiting extradition to the United States for alleged involvement in a North Korean scheme to generate revenue by selling counterfeit cigarettes, Australian authorities have said.

The legendary filmmaker was presented with the Honorary Golden Bear for Lifetime Achievement at the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival

A total of 11,789 shares changed hands on the counter till 11:01AM (IST)

The Americans, with a roster featuring 11 players 25 or younger, score twice in the first half and three times in the second while outshooting their opponent 30-0 on a rainy night in Carson.

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Leaving the EU remains the far right’s ultimate goal, even if they stay quiet about it ahead of election time, former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told Euractiv in an interview on Tuesday (20 February), warning that the far right has not learned the lessons of Brexit.

The working class must draw important lessons from this interview. It exposes the political and historical bankruptcy of the oligarchic regime stemming from the Stalinist betrayal of the October Revolution and the subsequent restoration of capitalism.

The Nifty IT index was trading 0.68 per cent down at 37771.35.

Police said the man and his associates had offered investors high returns and had collected crores, but had absconded in October last year

Footprints, a Play School and preschool brand, currently operates in 20 cities.

Exec in charge laments that in defence HPC down under, you can pay a veteran expert a mere web dev's salary

The man who was hit by Heat forward Haywood Highsmith and had his leg partially partially amputated after a car accident is now suing the NBAer.

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TOKYO, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Japan's exports rose 11.9 percent from a year earlier to 7.33 trillion yen (48.87 billion U.S. dollars) in January, marking the second straight month of growth, government data showed Wednesday.