Indian government wants Apple, but not all officials are biting
NEW DELHI – Some Indian officials have baulked at Apple’s demands for concessions before it assembles iPhones there, raising doubts about a spring deadline to launch a key project in…
‘Nick off!’ – Australian media slam Kyrgios after meltdown
MELBOURNE – Australian media has urged Nick Kyrgios to get a coach, get serious or get out of the game after his tempestuous second round exit from the Australian Open.…
Germany reviewing nearly 550 migrants deemed a security risk
BERLIN – Germany said on Wednesday it would review the cases of nearly 550 asylum seekers who have been deemed a security risk, spurred by lingering questions about the handling…
Hong Kong actor Andy Lau injured during filming in Thailand
HONG KONG – Veteran Hong Kong actor and singer Andy Lau, one of the biggest stars in the Chinese speaking world, is being treated in hospital after being thrown from…
Kawasaki dumps ‘Apprentice’ over Trump’s continued involvement
NEW YORK – Japanese motoring company Kawasaki said on Wednesday it was ending its association with reality TV show “The New Celebrity Apprentice” because of President-elect Donald Trump’s continued involvement…
Obama suggests U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem could be ‘explosive’
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama suggested on Wednesday that moving the United States embassy to Jerusalem could have “explosive” results and said he was worried that the prospects for a…
Jetstar to fly direct from Australia to Vietnam, beginning May
Australian low-cost airline Jetstar has today announced its launching direct flights between Sydney and Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City. Currently, Vietnam Airlines is the only nonstop carrier between Australia…
Brazil police separate gangs in prison where 26 killed
SAO PAULO – Heavily armed police on Wednesday entered the prison where 26 inmates were butchered in recent days and separated members of rival drug gangs waging a turf war…
HSBC, UBS to shift 1,000 jobs each from UK in Brexit blow to London
DAVOS, Switzerland – Two of Europe’s biggest banks warned on Wednesday that they could each move about 1,000 jobs out of London as they prepare for expected disruption caused by…
400 people left homeless after Nha Trang fire in Vietnam
A large fire has destroyed 74 houses and left 400 people homeless in the Vietnamese beach town of Nha Trang. According to local media, the blaze broke out at a…
