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Harvey Weinstein fired from his own company after harassment claims

Harvey Weinstein's Nine Sexual Misconduct Victims to Get $19 Million Payout

The agreement will also wipe out all confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements Weinstein's victims were made to sign with his production company.

Jul 1, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Is China Smuggling Guns Into US to Incite Violence? 10,800 Assault Weapon Parts Seized in Louisville

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection hub in Louisville, Kentucky seized the consignment from Shenzhen, China.

Jul 1, 2020

By Manthan C.

Iran: Mysterious Second Explosion Kills 13 in Tehran Days After Blast As Bright As Sun [Video]

This is the second massive explosion that has rocked Iran in less than a week. Last week's blast rocked a defense facility in Tehran.

Jul 1, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Singapore GE2020: Are PM Lee And Tan Cheng Bock Fighting for One Last Hurrah?

PM Lee is seeking re-election from Ang Mo Kio GRC while Dr Tan Cheng Bock, who is making a comeback to the parliamentary election after 19 years, will contest from West Coast

Jun 30, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Thailand Tourist Arrivals to Decline by 80% This Year: Industry Body

Thailand earlier approved a $722 million stimulus for boosting domestic travel to cushion the industry

Jun 30, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

NATO Chief Claims China 'Does Not Have Our Values of Democracy, Freedom and Rule of Law'

The legislation pushes Beijing further along a collision course with the allies of NATO, the US and Britain, and also other Western governments

Jun 30, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Singapore GE2020: Can NUS Student Choo Shaun Ming Fight Against Formidable PAP Line-Up in Chua Chu Kang?

PSP's Ming is the youngest candidate in the GE2020 and faces a tough challenge from PAP line-up that includes Health Minister Gan Kim Yong

Jun 30, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

NUS

Thailand Extends Emergency Decree Till July End Amid Fears of Coronavirus Second Wave

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of over 505,000 people globally

Jun 30, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, Heng Swee Keat

Singapore GE 2020: PAP Surprises Voters Moving Dy PM Heng to East Coast GRC from Tampines

PAP with the move wants to have a strong presence in East Coast in the absence of Lee Yi Shyan and Lim Swee Say

Jun 30, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Singapore GE2020: Here's Why PM's Brother Lee Hsien Yang Won't Contest July 10 Election

The 62-year-old said that he will continue campaigning against the ruling People's Action Party (PAP), led by his elder brother Lee Hsien Loong.

Jun 30, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Israel's Netanyahu and Gantz at Odds Over West Bank Annexation Moves

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu's main coalition partner, Benny Gantz, signaled his opposition to advance plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank

Jun 30, 2020

By Reuters

Golden State Killer Joseph James DeAngelo Jr

Infamous Golden State Killer Pleads Guilty to Series of Rapes and Murders; to Avoid Death Penalty

During interrogation, DeAngelo cryptically referred to an inner personality that had apparently forced him to commit those crimes.

Jun 30, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Hong Kong Enters Phase of Radical Changes as China Passes National Security Law

The new security law for Hong Kong, passed by China's parliament, aims to tackle subversion, terrorism, separatism and collusion with foreign forces.

Jun 30, 2020

By Reuters

New Influenza Virus with 'Pandemic Potential' Found in China, 4.4% of Population Already Infected

A new strain of flu that has the potential to trigger a global outbreak has been discovered by researchers in China. The potentially deadly virus jumped from pigs to humans.

Jun 30, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus

Lebanon's Finance Ministry Director-General Resigns Amid Talks With IMF

Alain Bifani said his resignation is due to the 'reckless' manner in which the leaders are dealing with financial crisis

Jun 29, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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