Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over alleged discrimination of passenger on flight from China
Cathay Pacific Airways said Tuesday it had fired three cabin crew members after a passenger complained of discrimination on a flight from mainland China, an incident that angered Hong Kong officials and underscored the pressure on the city's flag carrier to please Beijing.
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South Africans face more interest rate hike pain as inflation sticks
By Kopano Gumbi JOHANNESBURG South Africa's central bank will likely extend its tightening cycle and push rates cuts
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Matt Damon: Rejecting Avatar was dumbest thing an actor has ever done
Hollywood star Matt Damon believes turning down a role in 'Avatar' was the "dumbest thing an actor ever did in the history of acting", after he rejected the chance to star in James Cameron's 2009 sci-fi epic, missing out on $250 million.
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HK Leader Slams Cathay Over Discrimination Row That Irked China
Hong Kong’s leader joined state media in blasting Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. over an incident where flight attendants
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China LGFV’s Last-Minute Bond Payment Highlights Local Woes
A last-minute payment on a bond earlier this week by a local government-owned firm in southwest China is
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Funds Hunting for Hot Investments in Water Have Few Good Options Left
Funds targeting strategies tied to water preservation are running out of assets to invest in, as a serious
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Copper Gripped by China Fears as Prices Plunge Below $8,000
Copper is spiraling lower as investors increasingly write off the prospects for a decisive economic recovery in China
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Guyana school fire: Pupil suspected of starting deadly blaze over 'confiscated phone'
The teenage girl in Guyana carried out the deadly arson after being disciplined, officials say.
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India Plans Sweeping Overhaul of Digital Law as Market Swells
India plans to overhaul rules governing use of the internet, potentially altering business practices for Silicon Valley giants
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Modi in Australia: Albanese announces migration deal with India
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney.
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Ukrainian refugee brings family coffee firm to Dorset
Amer Al Atti is hoping to start production after importing his firm's roasting equipment from Kyiv.
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Asia Reopening Stocks Slump on China Covid Wave, US Macro Worry
Asian travel and retail stocks fell amid concerns on the latest wave of Covid in China as well
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