Toy industry | New characters give ‘Thomas & Friends’ a jolt of girl power

Girls are finally getting a bigger role in Thomas the Tank Engine’s boy-dominated world. Mattel, the toy maker that owns the Thomas brand, will add two female

IMF panel says ‘no room for complacency’ on global growth

The IMF’s steering committee warned that global growth is at risk of faltering in coming years given uncomfortably low inflation and rising geopolitical risks, injecting a cautious

Philanthropist commits USD1.5 billion to conservation

On Saturday, He Qiaonv announced in Monaco the first step in a USD1.5 billion plan that may represent the largest-ever personal philanthropic commitment to wildlife conservation.

BMW looks to bring Mini production to China for the 1st time

BMW AG is in early talks with China’s biggest maker of sport utility vehicles about the possible production of Mini cars in the country, potentially marking the

Hong Kong | Twenty activists guilty of contempt in 2014 protests

A Hong Kong court on Friday convicted 20 activists, including prominent student leader Joshua Wong, for defying authorities trying to clear a protest site during massive 2014

Trade growth accelerates in September

China’s trade growth accelerated in September in a sign of resilient global and domestic consumer demand. Exports rose 8.1 percent to USD198.3 billion, up from

‘Enigma Network’ crash spurs HK’s largest financial raid

The largest ever raid by Hong Kong’s securities regulator was linked to the multi-billion dollar plunge in nearly three dozen small-cap stocks in June, according to

Briefs | Thailand: Elephants in tribute ceremony for late king

Eleven Thai elephants, doused in powder to appear an auspicious white, stood at attention and trumpeted grandly at a ceremony Friday in Thailand’s ancient royal capital, Ayutthaya, marking

Korea | Pyongyang ready for missile test any time as drill approaches

South Korean military officials are readying for another possible missile launch by Pyongyang as they prepare for a joint military drill with the U.S. on the

South Korea | Court extends detention of ex-President Park

A South Korean court on Friday extended the detention of former President Park Geun- hye, who is on trial over broad corruption allegations that led to her removal

Philippines | Duterte says he refused British aid, ready to lose Europe

The Philippine president said he has asked his finance secretary to reject an unspecified British financial aid package and that he’s ready to cut diplomatic ties

Somalia | Death toll from blast in capital rises to 231

The death toll from the most powerful bomb blast witnessed in Somalia’s capital rose to 231 with more than 275 injured, making it the deadliest single

Syria | US-allied forces begin final assault on IS

U.S.-backed Syrian fighters launched an operation to retake the last Islamic State-held pocket of the northern city of Raqqa yesterday after some 275 militants and their family

USA | Hawaiians aim to help heal Las Vegas, survivors of shooting

A group of Hawaiians who now make their homes in Las Vegas on Saturday joined others who still live in the islands to bring the

Offbeat | Half-smoked Winston Churchill cigar sells for USD12,000

A cigar half-smoked by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill during a 1947 trip to Paris has sold for just over USD12,000 during an online auction. Boston-based

This Day in History | 1996 – Handguns to be banned in the UK

The British Government has announced plans to outlaw almost all handguns following the shocking massacre at Dunblane in Scotland. On 13 March Thomas Hamilton walked into

Football | Suarez scores late as Barcelona draws Atletico Madrid 1-1

Atletico Madrid was able to contain Lionel Messi and yet still couldn’t top Barcelona in the Spanish league on Saturday. Atletico was a few minutes away

Tennis | Federer beats Nadal to win Shanghai Masters title

Roger Federer extended his winning streak over Rafael Nadal this year to four matches after beating the top-ranked Spaniard 6-4, 6-3 to win the Shanghai Masters

World briefs

SOMALIA The death toll from the most powerful bomb blast witnessed in Somalia’s capital rose to 231 with more than 275 injured, making it the deadliest single attack

The Buzz | Larry Flynt offers up to USD10 million for dirt on Trump

Pornography publisher Larry Flynt is offering “up to USD10 million” to anyone who produces information that leads to President Donald Trump’s impeachment and removal from office. He

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