About the Chinese Zodiac: The Tiger
The Tiger is the third animal in the 12-year Chinese Zodiac cycle. Find out more about why the Tiger placed third, what some Tiger year traits are, and which famous personalities are born under the Tiger Zodiac.
The Tiger is the third animal in the 12-year Chinese Zodiac cycle. Find out more about why the Tiger placed third, what some Tiger year traits are, and which famous personalities are born under the Tiger Zodiac.
Jakobsen was put in a medically induced coma last August after a collision with Dylan Groenewegen as they sprinted to the finish on the first stage of the race. The 24-year-old crashed into the barriers and collided with a race official. "He's going to come back at a very high level," former world champion Cavendish said.
Everton are seventh on the table with 43 points after 25 games, two points below fourth-placed West Ham United who have played a game more, after Monday's 1-0 home win against Southampton. A win over second-from-bottom West Bromwich Albion on Thursday would move Everton into fourth ahead of Liverpool and Chelsea, who play each other later the same evening. "It will be a dream to be in the top four at the end of the season," Ancelotti said after Richarlison's goal secured their first league victory at home since Dec. 19.
A Cambodian court has convicted and sentenced the exiled leader and eight senior members of the country's banned opposition party to more than 20 years in prison, effectively barring them from ever returning home. The decision made by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court late Monday was condemned by the head of the Cambodia National Rescue Party, or CNRP, human rights organizations and the U.S. Embassy. The trial was held in absentia, as all the party leaders are living abroad.
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific Air announced today that it has permanently removed rebooking fees, allowing passengers to change their travel details as often as they want. Wowza! A statement released by the local airline said that it was one way to bring back Pinoys’ passion for travel. Read: Philippine Airlines to retrench 2,300 workers as ... This article, Travel Galore: Cebu Pacific removes rebooking fees ‘permanently’, originally appeared on Coconuts, Asia's leading alternative media company.
The Philippine president has dismissed his former ambassador to Brazil after she was seen on video physically abusing a Filipino member of her household staff. President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday night he had approved a recommendation to fire Marichu Mauro, revoke her retirement benefits and disqualify her from public office for life. The Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila said at the time that the unidentified victim had returned to Philippines and that it was trying to reach her amid an investigation.
Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung was erupting Tuesday, sending volcanic materials as high as 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) into the sky and depositing ash on nearby villages. Activity at the volcano in North Sumatra province increased over the past week, with authorities recording 13 times when it released ash clouds. The 2,600-metre (8,530-feet) Sinabung was dormant for four centuries before erupting in 2010, killing two people.
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Fauci said that delaying a second dose to inoculate more Americans creates risks. He warned that shifting to a single-dose strategy for the vaccines could leave people less protected, enable variants to spread and possibly boost skepticism among Americans already hesitant to get the shots. "There's risks on either side," Fauci was quoted as saying by the Washington Post in a report published late on Monday.
El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele was on course to win a super-majority in Congress in mid-term elections, a preliminary vote count showed on Monday, with his party and allies likely reducing once dominant rivals to a handful of legislative seats. The president's New Ideas party plus its allies had some 70% of the vote with more than 90% of votes counted, likely enough to win at least two thirds of seats in Congress and greatly increase Bukele's power in the Central American nation. "The citizens heeded the President's call to give him enough lawmakers to be able to govern without any opposition," said Eduardo Escobar, electoral expert and executive director of the non-governmental organization Citizen Action.
Security threats, the Covid pandemic, war-ravaged infrastructure: Iraqis are facing major challenges as they plan to host Pope Francis later this week.
Forty-seven Hong Kong opposition activists charged with subversion over an unofficial primary election last year returned to court on Tuesday, after protracted bail proceedings the day before came to a halt in the early hours and four of the accused were sent to hospital. West Kowloon Court had heard fewer than half the 47 bail applications after 10 hours of submissions to the bench in what is the city’s largest prosecution to date under the national security law. After starting at 4pm on Monday, the hearing was finally forced to adjourn after defendant Clarisse Yeung Suet-ying fainted in the dock at about 1.45am and was subsequently sent to hospital.Get the latest insights and analysis from our Global Impact newsletter on the big stories originating in China. Co-defendants “Long Hair” Leung Kwok-hung, Roy Tam Hoi-pong and Mike Lam King-nam were also taken in an ambulance after saying they felt unwell. Tuesday’s hearing began in the absence of defendant Benny Tai Yiu-ting, the legal scholar who organised the unofficial primary, as he was excused from the morning session to attend a separate hearing hearing at the Court of Appeal. Also absent were the four who fell ill earlier and defendant Andy Chui Chi-kin, who was hospitalised before Monday’s hearing due to an unknown medical condition. Prosecutors have requested the court remand the 47 in jail, accusing them of plotting to seize control of the legislature via what they called the “35-plus” plan in a bid to paralyse the government and oust the city’s leader. The 47, together with eight others who have not been charged, were first arrested in January. All except those already serving jail terms on other charges had previously been granted bail, but they were detained ahead of Monday’s hearing. While police requested that the 47 report on Sunday, earlier than scheduled, prosecutors revealed in court that the investigation was incomplete and asked the case to be postponed for three months – meaning the defendants would serve at least that long in jail if denied bail. That revelation drew a backlash from the other side of the bench, with defence lawyers calling prosecutors’ handling of the case “draconian” and raising concerns their clients could end up staying behind bars for years before the actual trial even begins. Monday’s hearing drew hundreds of supporters of the accused, many of whom chanted anti-government slogans while queuing outside the court building. Police raised warning flags in response, notifying those in the crowd they could be in violation of the national security law or the city’s Covid-19 social-distancing rules. These Canadians say they will never return to Hong Kong amid dual citizenship debate The force stepped up its presence at the court ahead of Tuesday’s session, with officers stationed around the block and at a nearby railway station, where they could be seen stopping and searching passers-by. An hour before the hearing commenced, queues outside the court contained dozens rather than hundreds seeking entrance, and signs and chants were absent in a stark contrast to Monday. Joakim Ladeborn, deputy consul general from the Sweden consulate was among those in the queue. He said he was also there on Monday with EU colleagues but failed to get into the courtroom as there was no space. According to Ladeborn, only British diplomats managed to enter. Explainer: Why have Hong Kong’s opposition figures been charged with subversion? “It was a long night … That must be very exhausting for everyone,” he said. “I was surprised that so many people were in line with us [on Monday]. It shows that people are concerned [about the court case].” Emily Lau Wai-hing, former chairperson of the Democratic Party, meanwhile, blasted the previous night’s prolonged legal proceedings, citing Yeung’s fainting after more than nine hours in court. “I thought in Hong Kong, we always have respect for due process. So if you cramp 47 people into the courtroom it’s going to take time,” she said. Lau added that it was “ridiculous” for the authorities to lock up the defendants even though they are requesting three more months to investigate. “That’s not Hong Kong. It’s crazy,” she said. “The whole world is watching, they can see how ridiculous it has become.” More to follow …More from South China Morning Post:Hong Kong national security law: defence slams ‘draconian’ case against 47 opposition figures – but proceedings halted after defendant faintsThese Canadians say they will never return to Hong Kong, amid dual citizenship debateWhy have Hong Kong’s opposition figures been charged with subversion and does the camp now face total wipeout?National security law: Chinese University of Hong Kong’s new student union steps down after school cut it off citing possible legal breachesThis article National security law: Hong Kong court resumes hearings for accused opposition activists after marathon session ends with hospital visits for four first appeared on South China Morning PostFor the latest news from the South China Morning Post download our mobile app. Copyright 2021.
The United States is expected to impose sanctions to punish Russia for the poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny as early as Tuesday, two sources familiar with the matter said. President Joe Biden's decision to impose sanctions for Navalny's poisoning reflects a harder stance than taken by his predecessor, Donald Trump, who let the incident last August pass without punitive U.S. action. The sources said on Monday on condition of anonymity that the United States was expected to act under two executive orders: 13661, which was issued after Russia's invasion of Crimea but provides broad authority to target Russian officials, and 13382, issued in 2005 to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
The Philippines has sacked its former ambassador to Brazil, after she was caught on camera attacking a domestic worker at her official residence in Brasilia.
Britain is expected to keep vast emergency financial support propping up the UK's virus-battered economy when unveiling its annual budget Wednesday, but could also raise tax to fight surging debt.
Japan said Tuesday an investigation would be launched after more than 1,000 coronavirus vaccine doses had to be thrown out when a freezer storing them malfunctioned.
US President Joe Biden's administration is preparing to impose sanctions on Russia for the poisoning and imprisonment of Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, CNN reported Monday.
ViacomCBS units Nickelodeon and Australia’s Network 10 have joined forces to produce children’s action-comedy series “Taylor’s Island.” They are joined in the production by Fremantle Entertainment, Nordic Entertainment Group and Screen Australia. Production of the 20 x 22-minute live action series is set to begin in Queensland, Australia from July. The finished show is intended […]
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A Myanmar reporter was attacked in his home and detained by the military, his employer said Tuesday, after days of crackdowns by the junta on anti-coup protesters.
Asian markets mostly advanced again Tuesday, building on a global rebound from last week's rout as concerns about rising bond yields subsided and investors turned their attention back to the improving economic outlook and improving vaccine rollouts.