Soccer-Greenwood double helps Man United sink Burnley
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Mason Greenwood continued his fine run of form with a second-half brace which helped Manchester United to a 3-1 home win over Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday and kept them on course for a top-four finish. The result left United second in the standings on 66 points from 32 games, eight behind leaders Manchester City and 10 ahead of third-placed Leicester City, who have a game in hand. Greenwood was delighted and said that United were still in with an outside chance of clinching their first league title since 2013. "I keep focused, I knew my goals would come and kept my head down and I've taken my opportunities. Anything's possible, hopefully (Manchester City) drop some points but we just have to concentrate on our games."
Source:The Star
April 18, 2021 17:24 UTC
Soccer-United's Ferguson says breakaway league would end 70 years of history
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says a breakaway European Super League would be a move away from 70 years of football history and that fans love the Champions League as it is. Media reports on Sunday said that six Premier League clubs, including United, had signed up to plans for a breakaway league which would be a rival to UEFA's Champions League. Ferguson, who won the Champions League twice with Manchester United after having European success with Scottish club Aberdeen, told Reuters that he enjoyed "special nights" in the Champions League. “Talk of a Super League is a move away from 70 years of European club football. “Everton are spending £500 million to build a new stadium with the ambition to play in Champions League.
Source:The Star
April 18, 2021 17:17 UTC
Cryptocurrency: More women investing in digital assets
In Malaysia, more women are participating in the cryptocurrency market, thanks to increased awareness about digital asset investing in general. This also shows that cryptocurrency is an accepted and established alternative investment option, especially among female investors. In fact, she says women investors on Luno’s platform tend to be aggressive in digital assets, and a handful are active traders. The fact remains, however, that a large number of women are cautious investors who are not aware that investing in digital assets could be one way to achieve financial independence. It’s still a foreign concept to some women and there is still a long journey ahead of us to create awareness about cryptocurrency investing,” Chai says.
Source:The Edge Markets
April 18, 2021 16:07 UTC
Soccer-Fulham manager Parker fumes after Arsenal's late equaliser
LONDON (Reuters) - Fulham manager Scott Parker said Arsenal's late equaliser should not have been allowed as Rob Holding was offside and interfering with play when Eddie Nketiah's goal in second-half stoppage time earned his side a 1-1 draw. Fulham lost to a late goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers nine days ago and they were denied again as Nketiah struck in the seventh minute of stoppage time. He (Holding) looks offside to me, he's standing in an offside position. "We wanted to win the game, we needed to win today, we need to win next week and the remaining games. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side deserved more after having two first-half goals ruled out for offside.
Source:The Star
April 18, 2021 15:45 UTC
Cambodia sacks two-star general for organising party during lockdown
PHNOM PENH, April 18(Xinhua): Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni has removed the rank of a two-star general and fired him from the National Police after he hosted a party during a lockdown, according to a royal decree. Authorities said Chanthuok had seriously defied a 14-day lockdown imposed in Phnom Penh from April 15 to 28 to curb the spread of COVID-19. The dismissal was made at the request of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen, according to the royal decree. As of Friday, some 1.24 million out of the country's 16 million population had been vaccinated against the virus, showed a government report. - XinhuaArticle type: metered User Type: anonymous web User Status: Campaign ID: 46 Cxense type: free User access status: 3
Source:The Star
April 18, 2021 08:58 UTC
A rare Mars occultation in Brunei skies
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, April 18 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Clear skies in Brunei last night allowed for the easy viewing of a rare Mars occultation in its skies, where the Red Planet disappeared behind the crescent moon. The phenomenon that happened for about 10 seconds at 9.29pm on Saturday (April 17) saw the moon passing in front of Mars creating a lunar occultation visible only from a small region of central Asia including Brunei. According to executive committee member of PABD Nurbazilah binti Zainal Abidin, the phenomenon is rare because it will only be visible in Brunei in the next 77 years. But an occultation by the moon and Mars from the same location on Earth is an exceedingly rare occurrence. The last Mars occultation from Brunei occurred in May 2008.
Source:The Star
April 18, 2021 08:36 UTC
After humbling superstar Phelps, Singapore's swimming star Schooling seeks another shock at Tokyo Olympics
Win or lose, you're going to give it your best," he told AFP via email. "In the past, I was always focused on winning, and I still am, I still want to win more than ever. "Despite the Tokyo Olympics being postponed, I think you can find positives out of every negative," he said. "Swimming against Phelps was a clear motivator for Schooling, who was photographed with the now-retired American legend as a boy.Now, he said: "My biggest rival is myself. "You can't control what other people do, you can only control yourself and what you're able to do," Schooling added.
Source:The Star
April 18, 2021 06:10 UTC
Unbelievable canals around the world and their major roles
It is completely devoid of lock gates, making it stand out among other major canals of the world, and saving both time and cost. “As such, Suez Canal is unbelievably busy, handling some 20,000 cargo ships annually – equivalent to 15% of the global trade. I have on two separate occasions stood on the pier of the Suez Canal, watching ships cruise past me in both ways. In New York, there’s the 584km Erie Canal which is not as controversial as some of the other major canals, but still quite popular. The thing is, these major canals have managed to not only shorten shipping times but also boost the cruise industry.
Source:The Star
April 18, 2021 05:03 UTC
Brother asks about a loan, siblings get harassed by loan sharks
JOHOR BARU: An inquiry about a loan from an illegal money-lender in Singapore has led to a coffee chain manager's siblings here being threatened and one of their cars splashed with red paint. Housewife Goh Geck Bee, 36, said her Singapore-based younger brother inquired about a loan earlier this month from what he thought was a legitimate money lender’s website for investment. She said her 31-year-old brother was attracted by the low interest advertised on the website and submitted his details including his home address, MyKad, work permit and payslip. “These online advertisements usually carry bank logos and offer very low interest rates; that is how they reel in their victims. Meanwhile, Iskandar Puteri OCPD Dzulkhairi Mukhtar advised the public to avoid clicking on any online advertisements and posts to avoid falling into their trap.
Source:The Star
April 18, 2021 05:01 UTC
my Say: Forging resilient supply chains to confront a new era of volatility
The disruption triggered by the pandemic has prompted leadership teams to confront a new era of supply chain volatility. To improve supply chain resilience, 45% of respondents plan to shift production closer to home markets in the coming years. Two key factors that determine geopolitical supply chain risk are the supplier’s headquarters and its manufacturing location. Resilient and flexible supply chains can be a powerful defensive hedge, but also a source of competitive advantage. This is why the road map for resilient supply chains must be linked to a company’s long-term business strategy.
Source:The Edge Markets
April 18, 2021 04:07 UTC
Your Pet Story: A father's duties for the day
YOUR PET STORY Do you have an interesting story about your pet that you would like to share with readers? Viji awoke, rubbed his eyes, and sat quietly on the corner of his queen-sized bed, watching his youngest "son" sleep soundly on a 420-thread count, smooth, cotton comforter. The adult man is now concerned with his duties for the day. Around the same time, his youngest "son", a mischievous monkey, makes his way to the father, demanding for a car ride. He left behind six children: three daughters (the writer being the youngest) and three 'sons' (pet dogs), with Tiger being the most adored.
Source:The Star
April 18, 2021 03:56 UTC
How to retrieve your WhatsApp account if your phone is lost or stolen
WhatsApp has mentioned a few steps that you can follow if your smartphone is lost or stolen to stop other people from being able to access your WhatsApp account. Keep in mind that remote deactivation of the WhatsApp account is not possible so you need to make sure you follow these steps. You can either use a new SIM card with the same number to activate your WhatsApp on a new phone. The second option is to deactivate your WhatsApp account without the SIM card. If your SIM card is locked, you can still use WhatsApp with your WiFi connection if you have not contacted WhatsApp to deactivate your account.
Source:The Star
April 18, 2021 03:02 UTC
Start of a ‘forever humanitarian disaster’?
And the female students of the Marefat School, which teaches grade 12 students humanitarian values in a poor, Shiite area in Kabul. “The Taliban are taking names, and they will start taking vengeance on women and young people, teachers, and their families, who believed in US values. So it would have made much more strategic sense for the Biden team to change the narrative. “All those Afghan women I personally encouraged to step forward because we had their backs, what happens to them?” Crocker asked, in frustration. Will history record them as one more group of civilian allies abandoned to disaster by Americans when the going got too tough?
Source:The Star
April 18, 2021 01:07 UTC
Caught in the hate-demic
I’ve just been feeling a lot of grief, anger, and sadness that this is happening to the Asian community in America. These experiences are not limited to the United States. Newcastle University undergraduate Sze Qi, 21, has also been a target of anti-Asian hate while studying in the United Kingdom. The 2020-2021 National Report by the coalition Stop AAPI Hate recorded 3,795 incidents from March 19,2020, to Feb 28,2021, in the United States. In response, the movement #StopAsianHate has gained momentum online with physical rallies being held across the United States, Canada and Taiwan to raise awareness.
Source:The Star
April 18, 2021 00:45 UTC
Register and stay connected, advise Wisma Putra and student groups
“Malaysians abroad should also avoid engaging in any confrontation if they encounter activities or groups that incite anti-Asian sentiments, ” Wisma Putra adds. Other countries favoured among Malaysian students include Taiwan (19.5%), Egypt (15.4%), Indonesia (3.9%), China (3%), India (1.8%), Japan (1.5%) and France (1%). David says that preventive measures have been prepared, along with Education Malaysia Australia and Malaysia’s Higher Education Ministry should any issue arise. Three weeks ago, a joint press statement by the Malaysian Students’ Global Alliance (MSGA) representing some 80,000 Malaysian students abroad, expressed MSGA’s solidarity against anti-Asian violence happening around the world. Sunday Star has also reached out to the National Assembly of Malaysian Students in America (Namsa) for comment.
Source:The Star
April 18, 2021 00:45 UTC