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Asian markets mostly rose Friday in line with a rally on Wall Street as traders were buoyed by news that Donald Trump's latest, sweeping reciprocal tariffs would not likely be implemented until April, giving time for negotiations.

South Korean international footballer Hwang Ui-jo on Friday received a suspended jail term for filming sexual encounters with women without their consent, the country's Yonhap news agency said.

Cambodian scientist Yeang Chheang has spent six decades fighting malaria -- even in the Khmer Rouge labour camp where his wife and baby died -- and stands tantalisingly close to fulfilling his life's work.

Taiwan will boost investment in the United States and on its own defences, President Lai Ching-te said Friday, as Taipei seeks to head off US President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs on its semiconductor chips.

Hamas was expected Friday to name three hostages it will release this weekend as part of a planned exchange for Palestinian prisoners, local media said, after days of uncertainty in which Israel threatened to scrap a nearly month-old Gaza ceasefire deal.

The short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves halted Oklahoma City's seven-game NBA winning streak, beating the Western Conference-leading Thunder 116-101 on Thursday on the eve of the All-Star break.

An Indonesian court has handed lengthy prison terms to poachers who killed dozens of rare Javan rhinos, court rulings seen by AFP Friday showed, drawing praise from conservationists who said it would help deter lucrative wildlife crime.

Philippines on Friday bagged a historic and unlikely gold medal by stunning South Korea 5-3 in men's curling at the Asian Winter Games in China's Harbin.

Two teenage figure skaters who died in the Washington plane crash that killed 67 people were poignantly remembered this week at the Asian Winter Games in China's Harbin.

The Associated Press said Thursday its reporter was barred from a White House event for the third day straight, in a mushrooming row over its refusal to call the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."

President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet US Vice President JD Vance in Germany on Friday with a warning against trusting Russia's Vladimir Putin, as concerns mount in Kyiv and among its European allies that the Ukraine war will be settled over their heads.

Asian markets mostly rose Friday in line with a rally on Wall Street as traders were buoyed by news that Donald Trump's latest, sweeping reciprocal tariffs would not likely be implemented until April, giving time for negotiations.

From George Clooney to LeBron James, American celebrities have cashed in on tequila's soaring popularity. But in Mexico, producers of the agave plant used to make the country's most famous liquor are nursing a nasty hangover.

One victim was visiting Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Another hopped into an Uber for a night out in the seaside city.

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Two men convicted of murder, including one who spent more than 25 years on Death Row, were executed by lethal injection in the southern US states of Florida and Texas on Thursday.

In a century-old building in Tehran, Saeed Anvarinejad turned the dial of a vintage radio to tune into some of Iran's earliest recorded sounds, some serving as reminders of the seismic changes that shaped the country's history.

Denny McCarthy, chasing his first US PGA Tour triumph, closed with a seven-foot eagle putt to grab a one-stroke lead after Thursday's rainy first round of the Genesis Invitational.

President Donald Trump's plan for "reciprocal tariffs" on US trading partners are set to spark a flurry of negotiations that could bring reductions in levies -- but analysts warn that it also risks painful retaliation.

An inmate who spent more than 25 years on Death Row for murder was executed by lethal injection in the southern state of Florida on Thursday, with another convict due to be put to death within hours in Texas.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday offered to sell state-of-the-art fighter jets to India as he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to ramp up trade, rekindling a bond that defies the new US administration's punitive approach to much of the world.

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / February 14, 2025 / CEC Energy Services, a trusted leader in electrical and systems control solutions with over 65 years of industry expertise, announces the successful divestiture of its Asset Integrity business to Midstream Integrity Services (MIS). This strategic move underscores CEC Energy's commitment to focusing on its core electrical construction capabilities while expanding into high-growth sectors such as Microchips and Data Centers.

WHITE ROCK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 14, 2025 / Honey Badger Silver Inc. (TSXV:TUF)(OTCQB:HBEIF) ("Honey Badger" or the "Company") is pleased to report that all resolutions put forward at the Annual General and Special Meeting (the "Meeting") of the Company's shareholders held on February 14, 2025, as further described in the Company's information circular dated January 10, 2025, were approved.

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MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 14, 2025 / As businesses worldwide seek innovative ways to streamline operations and scale efficiently, Spona.io is emerging as a leader in modern project and supplier management. With a robust suite of tools designed to enhance workflow, communication, and global expansion, Spona.io is revolutionizing how companies manage their digital service providers.

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 14, 2025 / Le Dîner en Blanc is making its highly anticipated return to Miami on Saturday, April 12, 2025, this time at a brand-new secret location. Renowned as the social event of the year, this elegant outdoor soirée blends the best of fashion, fine dining, live music, entertainment, and exceptional company. Attendees, clad in all-white attire, create a stunning visual spectacle that's sure to light up your social media feeds. It's an evening where gourmet cuisine, engaging conversation, and champagne flow freely, offering a truly unforgettable French-inspired dining experience.

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MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 14, 2025 / LQR House Inc. (the "Company" or "LQR House") (NASDAQ:LQR), a niche e-commerce platform specializing in the spirits and beverage industry, is thrilled to announce its latest strategic marketing partnership with Loca Loka Tequila brand. This collaboration aims to leverage LQR House's proprietary marketing expertise to increase brand awareness and boost sales for Loca Loka Tequila on its premier online alcohol marketplace, CWSpirits.com.

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