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Search widened after three die in Chinese new year boat sinking off Borneo

Search widened after three die in Chinese new year boat sinking off Borneo

Malaysian authorities have expanded the search operation for missing passengers of the boat that sank sailing from Kota Kinabalu to Mengalum. The incident, which occurred on 28 January, has claimed the lives of at least three Chinese tourists. Reports indicate the boat was being used for a tourist cruise for Chinese New Year, and the authorities are investigating whether it should have been used as a tourist vessel. Both the captain who was rescued and the boat owner have been arrested. Jan 30, 2017
Taraji P. Henson delivers powerful speech as Hidden Figures wins best film ensemble SAG award

Taraji P. Henson delivers powerful speech as Hidden Figures wins best film ensemble SAG award

Hidden Figures won the Screen Actors Guild award for best film ensemble on 29 January. Hidden Figures is the true story of three black female mathematicians during the 1960s space race, and actor Taraji P Henson gave a rousing speech promoting unity and love whilst accepting the award. The SAGs was overshadowed by politics as stars slammed U.S. President Donald Trump for restricting entry for travellers from seven Muslim-majority nations. Jan 30, 2017
SAG awards: Emma Stone calls for action and unity to speak up against injustice

SAG awards: Emma Stone calls for action and unity to speak up against injustice

Politics has taken centre stage once again and this time at the SAG awards 2016 as several Hollywood stars have slammed US President Donald Trump for his extreme vetting measures and ban on refugees. Emma Stone, who won the best actress award on 29 January for La La Land, said she hoped that people would fight for what is right and what is human. Jan 30, 2017
Quebec mosque shooting: Gunmen kill at least 5 in Canada

Quebec mosque shooting: Gunmen kill at least 5 in Canada

An armed attack on a mosque in Quebec City, Canada, on Sunday night (29 January) killed at least five people and injured several others, the police said. Philippe Couillard, the premier of Quebec tweeted that the province “categorically rejects this barbaric violence.” The motive of the attack was not immediately clear. Jan 30, 2017
Sir Mo Farah calls Trumps Muslim and refugee ban ignorance and prejudice

Sir Mo Farah calls Trumps Muslim and refugee ban ignorance and prejudice

Sir Mohamed Farah has criticised US President Donald Trump in a Facebook post. The British track champion was born in Somalia and lives Portland, Oregon. Trump has banned citizens from seven countries, including Somalia, from entering the US. Farah called the decision “deeply troubling”. Britain’s most successful track athlete was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II earlier this year. Jan 29, 2017
Premature baby hippo stands up for the first time

Premature baby hippo stands up for the first time

The hippopotamus born six weeks early at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens is starting to gain strength to stand. A video update released on Saturday, January 28, shows the calf standing and supporting her weight for a few seconds at a time.The four-day-old hippo has gained four pounds since birth, but she is still about 20 pounds under the low end of a normal birth weight for a Nile hippo, the zoo said. Staff keeps the calf company 24 hours a day, providing warmth and nourishment, and giving her chances to exercise. While the hippo is getting plenty of rest, the zoo said, her awake time is packed with activities to stimulate muscles and build strength. Jan 29, 2017
Worlds only surviving giant panda triplets delight Spring Festival visitors

Worlds only surviving giant panda triplets delight Spring Festival visitors

These rare panda triplets entertained Spring Festival visitors at Chimelong Safari Park, China. The world’s only surviving triplets were the star attraction for holiday makers. On 28 January people around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year.Visiting the pandas is particularly popular in the holiday season. Jan 29, 2017
Mexico admonishes Israel over Netanyahus tweet about wall

Mexico admonishes Israel over Netanyahus tweet about wall

Mexico’s government has called out Israel following a tweet by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu had praised US President Donald Trump’s plan to build a wall on the border to Mexico. Mexico’s foreign ministry expressed its disappointment over the tweet. Jan 29, 2017
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal: The greatest tennis rivalry of all time

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal: The greatest tennis rivalry of all time

Rafael Nadal will be competing against Roger Federer in the Australian Open final.The players have played against each other 34 times since 2004. Nadal has won 23 times and Federer 11. But Federer is playing his 18th grand slam final while Nadal is on his 15th.Nadal’s last grand slam victory was 2014, Federer’s already in 2012.In their last match against each other Federer won in 2015. Jan 28, 2017
5 cats who have seen more of the world than you

5 cats who have seen more of the world than you

While most cats enjoy a quiet life out of the spotlight there are some felines who go above and beyond anything expected from their species. Many of these cats have been to places most people only dream of going to. Jan 28, 2017
Chinese New Year: People across the globe celebrate the Year of the Rooster

Chinese New Year: People across the globe celebrate the Year of the Rooster

People in China and worldwide celebrated Chinese New Year with family and friends.This Lunar New Year marks the start of the Year of the Rooster. A colourful Spring Festival gala on Chinese TV was watched by 800 million people.Traditional music and dances were performed and firework displays were lit while people hope for good fortune in the year to come. Jan 28, 2017
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