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NYT Video: For African broadbills, seduction is in the wings
Male African broadbills use their wings, not their voices, to make sounds that attract females. — The New York Times Read More

By Jasmine Andria
April 5, 2016

PETALING JAYA, April 5 — An explosion possibly caused by gas cylinders at the Chili’s restaurant was heard at the Mid Valley shopping centre on Jalan Klang Lama, at 10am... Read more

Sarawakian Kho Jabing to hang after Singapore court dismisses appeal

April 5, 2016

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 ― Singapore courts sent Malaysian Kho Jabing today back to the gallows for murder after throwing out his appeal against the death sentence. Singapore media reported that the decision by the island republic’s apex court, the same court that had sentenced him to death in a controversial 3-2 verdict last year, was... Read more

Malaysia’s oldest mountain climber James Lee Chong Meng crosses a bridge as he takes part in the Lions Mount Everest Expedition (MEE) 2016 in Lukla, Nepal April 5, 2016. — Bernama pic

Malaysia’s oldest mountain climber James Lee Chong Meng crosses a bridge as he takes part in the Lions Mount Everest Expedition (MEE) 2016 in Lukla, Nepal April 5, 2016. — Bernama pic

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The Rolling Stones unveil ‘Exhibitionism’ show at Saatchi Gallery

The Rolling Stones unveil ‘Exhibitionism’ show at Saatchi Gallery

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From left: Members of the Rolling Stones Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards arrive for the ‘Exhibitionism’ opening night gala at the Saatchi Gallery in London, Britain April 5, 2016. — Reuters pic

The Rolling Stones unveil ‘Exhibitionism’ show at Saatchi Gallery
A Taiwan family’s Qingming story

A Taiwan family’s Qingming story

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A child holds a Hello Kitty balloon as thousands of people surnamed Yeh attend an annual worship ceremony to pay respect to their ancestors on Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, in Taoyuan, Taiwan, April 4, 2016. — Reuters pic

A Taiwan family’s Qingming story
Stars shine at 2016 Hong Kong Film Awards

Stars shine at 2016 Hong Kong Film Awards

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Hong Kong actor Aaron Kwok celebrates after winning the Best Actor award for his role in movie ‘Port of Call’ at the Hong Kong Film Awards in Hong Kong April 3, 2016. — Reuters pic

Stars shine at 2016 Hong Kong Film Awards
Check out these cool cats!

Check out these cool cats!

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A Persian cat is held by a steward during the Mediterranean Winner 2016 cat show in Rome, Italy April 4, 2016. — Reuters pic

Check out these cool cats!
Red carpet style at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Red carpet style at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards

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Actress Keke Palmer poses at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Inglewood, California April 4, 2016. — Reuters pic

Red carpet style at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards
27th annual GLAAD Media Awards

27th annual GLAAD Media Awards

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Caitlyn Jenner accepts the award for Outstanding Reality Series for her work in ‘I Am Cait’ during the 27th annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, California April 3, 2016. — Reuters pic

27th annual GLAAD Media Awards

Vietnam confirms first Zika cases in country

April 5, 2016

HANOI, April 5 — Two Vietnamese women have contracted the Zika virus which has been linked to thousands of suspected cases of microcephaly, a rare birth defect, in Brazil, and are the first Zika infections in Vietnam, the Health Ministry said today. A 64-year-old woman in the beach city of Nha Trang and another woman, 33, in Ho Chi Minh... Read more

Reuters Video: World’s wealthy deny links in ‘Panama Papers’ leak
Governments across the world are investigating possible financial wrongdoing by the world’s rich and powerful after a massive document leak out of Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca. — Reuters Read More

Atletico bigger threat than Real Madrid, warns Barca’s Pique

April 5, 2016

BARCELONA, April 5 ― Barcelona defender Gerard Pique believes Atletico Madrid pose an even greater threat to his side than Real Madrid, who ended Barca's 39-game unbeaten run in El Clasico on Saturday. Atletico travel to the Camp Nou today... Read more

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Asian stocks fall with oil as China markets reopen

April 5, 2016

WELLINGTON, April 5 — Asian stocks slumped to a four-week low and emerging-market currencies weakened as investors reassessed last month’s rally in riskier assets. Oil declined for a third day, while the yen and Treasuries gained. Energy producers led losses in the MSCI Asia Pacific Index, while the yen’s three-day surge weighed on Japanese... Read more

The ticker and trading information for Blackstone Group is displayed at the post where it is traded on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) April 5, 2016. — Reuters pic

The ticker and trading information for Blackstone Group is displayed at the post where it is traded on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) April 5, 2016. — Reuters pic

Actress Angela May adds a chef’s toque to the many hats she wears

April 5, 2016

SINGAPORE, April 5 — You’ve seen her modelling in the pages of glossy magazines; on TV as an actress and a host; and on Instagram where she offers candid glimpses into her rather glamorous life as a multi-hyphenate who is notably easy on the eyes. This month, Angela May will add another entry to her resume when her restaurant, Angela May... Read more

Pizza crusts are baked in a hearth oven at Red Hen, using organic flour. ― Picture courtesy Red Hen Baking Co

Pizza crusts are baked in a hearth oven at Red Hen, using organic flour. ― Picture courtesy Red Hen Baking Co Read More

Erik Bauersfeld, voice of ‘Star Wars’ Admiral Ackbar, dies at 93

April 5, 2016

LOS ANGELES, April 5 — Erik Bauersfeld, the actor who gave his voice to the Star Wars character, Admiral Ackbar, has died. His manager, Derek Maki, told the Associated Press that the 93-year-old actor died on Sunday at his home in Berkeley, California. “Actor Erik Bauersfeld, known by Star Wars fans around globe as the voice of Admiral... Read more

Members of the Rolling Stones (from left) Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards arrive for the ‘Exhibitionism’ opening night gala at the Saatchi Gallery in London, Britain April 5, 2016. — Reuters pic

Members of the Rolling Stones (from left) Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards arrive for the ‘Exhibitionism’ opening night gala at the Saatchi Gallery in London, Britain April 5, 2016. — Reuters pic Read More

Bentley’s new Continental GT Speed just got faster

April 5, 2016

NEW YORK, April 5 — The fastest production Bentley just got faster, and if the client wishes, more exclusive too. The Bentley Continental GT Speed was already one of the most comfortable and exclusive ways for a driver, three passengers and their overnight bags to hit 206mph thanks to an incredibly smooth twin-turbo six-liter W12 engine... Read more

Bentley Continental GT Speed Black Edition’s cabin boasts heavily contrasting hide and carbon fiber tones, including for the first time, the option of a new ‘Cyber Yellow’ leather. — AFP pic

Bentley Continental GT Speed Black Edition’s cabin boasts heavily contrasting hide and carbon fiber tones, including for the first time, the option of a new ‘Cyber Yellow’ leather. — AFP pic Read More

Forget the mattress: How to hide riches from the law

April 5, 2016

PARIS, April 5 — If you are rich and unscrupulous, how do you hide your ill-gotten billions, evade taxes and steer clear of the law at home? A vast leak of 11,500 confidential documents from a Panama-based legal firm, Mossack Fonseca, gives a rare glimpse into how some of the wealthiest people in the world use offshore financial bolt holes... Read more

A performer rehearses during a fire show for the opening of a Circus Festival in Dublin, Ireland, April 5, 2016. ― Reuters pic

A performer rehearses during a fire show for the opening of a Circus Festival in Dublin, Ireland, April 5, 2016. ― Reuters pic

iflix aims to launch original shows this year

April 5, 2016

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — South-east Asian Internet TV startup iflix said it is on track to launch its own original TV shows this year to meet the increasing demands of Asian consumers.   The Kuala Lumpur-headquartered company said it is currently in close talks with local, regional and global producers, and will be looking at two types of... Read more

Bloomberg Video: Apple faces backlash over bid to sell used iPhones in India
Apple's latest bid to crack India's smartphone market is meeting fierce resistance. The company wants permission to import and sell second-hand iPhones because its previous campaigns have been hit by tight regulations and the relative expense of its devices due to low incomes. Bloomberg's Edwin Chan reports on ‘First Up’. — Bloomberg Read More

Virgin America named best US airline 2015

April 5, 2016

NEW YORK, April 5 — Virgin America has been named the best US airline for the fourth consecutive year in a row, on the same day it was announced that the carrier has been acquired by Alaska Air. It’s been a big day for the US airline. Yesterday, Alaska Air Group announced the friendly takeover worth a total of US$4 billion (RM15.6... Read more

A tourist jumps in the sea as another takes pictures near Cape Greco, Cyprus April 5, 2016.  — Reuters pic

A tourist jumps in the sea as another takes pictures near Cape Greco, Cyprus April 5, 2016. — Reuters pic

Chili’s meletup di Mid Valley, lapan cedera

April 5, 2016

PETALING JAYA, 5 April ― Sebuah letupan didengari di pusat beli belah Mid Valley Megamall pukul 10 pagi ini, dipercayai berpunca daripada silinder gas di restoran Chili’s. Menurut saksi, pusat beli belah tersebut dikosongkan sebaik sahaja letupan berlaku, lapor akhbar The Malay Mail. Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat sudah berada di tempat... Selanjutnya

Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu diliputi udara berjerebu berikutan kebakaran hutan dan lalang di beberapa kawasan di negeri Sabah, 5 April 2016. ― Foto Bernama

Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu diliputi udara berjerebu berikutan kebakaran hutan dan lalang di beberapa kawasan di negeri Sabah, 5 April 2016. ― Foto Bernama

Chair JK Rowling sat on to write ‘Harry Potter’ books to sell at auction

April 5, 2016

NEW YORK, April 5 — A chair JK Rowling used to write the first two volumes of her best-selling Harry Potter series is set to sell at auction in New York tomorrow. Pre-auction bidding via the Internet had reached US$65,000 (RM255,000) yesterday for the modest 1930s-era oak chair on which Rowling, 50, sat while writing Harry Potter and the... Read more

Abdelatif Benachenhou, Algerian former finance minister and influential adviser to President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, flips through his book ‘Algeria, how to exit the crisis’ in this picture released April 5, 2016. — Reuters pic

Abdelatif Benachenhou, Algerian former finance minister and influential adviser to President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, flips through his book ‘Algeria, how to exit the crisis’ in this picture released April 5, 2016. — Reuters pic