Singapore's economy grew 3.3 pct in 2018: PM Lee

Singapore's economy grew 3.3 percent in 2018 but major global economic uncertainties lie ahead including trade tension between the United States and China and nervous financial markets, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Monday.

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Israel jails Palestinian for Briton's killing, says is mentally ill

An Israeli court sentenced a Palestinian to 18 years imprisonment on Monday for stabbing to death a British woman in Jerusalem last year, under a plea bargain acknowledging he is mentally ill.

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May would be 'good time' for Trump visit to UK after Brexit - envoy

U.S. President Donald Trump might visit Britain in May 2019 after the country's departure in March from the European Union, the U.S. ambassador to Britain, Woody Johnson, said on Monday.

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Sensex, Nifty end nearly flat; post third consecutive annual gain

Indian shares ended nearly flat on the last trading day of 2018 amid positive global cues and a stronger rupee, but posted their third consecutive annual gain.

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Canada Goose's first China store draws eager crowds despite diplomatic headwinds

Large crowds have flocked to Canada Goose's new outdoor wear store in downtown Beijing, its first in mainland China, since its opening on Friday, despite sub-freezing temperatures and a chill in bilateral ties.

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Asian shares post sharpest losses in seven years in 2018

Asian stock markets ended 2018 with negative returns in dollar terms, weighed down by trade tensions and slowing profit growth.

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UAE appeals court upholds 10-year jail sentence against activist Ahmed Mansoor - sources

A United Arab Emirates appeals court upheld a 10-year jail sentence against prominent pro-democracy activist Ahmed Mansoor on charges of criticizing the Emirati government on social media, two sources familiar with the case said on Monday.

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Soccer: Usual suspects in the frame at expanded Asian Cup

The 17th Asian Cup finals will be the biggest in the 62-year history of the tournament but even with 24 teams battling it out, it is hard to look much beyond regional powers Iran, Japan and South Korea as potential champions.

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Factbox: Previous Asian Cup champions

List of previous Asian Cup champions ahead of the 2019 edition, which takes place in the United Arab Emirates from Jan. 5 to Feb. 1:

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Factbox: Asian Cup

Factbox on the 17th Asian Cup tournament, to be held in the United Arab Emirates from Jan. 5-Feb. 1.

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Global Markets: Stocks pin hopes on U.S.-China trade talks after brutal year

World share and commodity prices rose on Monday as hints of progress on the Sino-U.S. trade standoff provided a rare glimmer of optimism in what has been a punishing end of year for markets globally.

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Gold hits six-month peak but heads for first annual decline since 2015

Gold prices scaled a six-month high on Monday but was poised for its first annual decline since 2015 after previous declines on higher interest rates and dollar strength from the Sino-U.S. trade conflict.

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UAE appeals court upholds 10-year jail sentence against activist Ahmed Mansour - sources

A United Arab Emirates appeals court upheld a 10-year jail sentence against prominent pro-democracy activist Ahmed Mansoor on charges of criticizing the Emirati government on social media, two sources familiar with the case said on Monday.

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