HONG KONG/TAIPEI — Hong Kong police said on Sunday they had detained eight people near a park, four of them for 'seditious intention and disorderly conduct', as authorities tightened security on the 34th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. Restrictions in Hong Kong have stifled what were once the biggest vigils marking the bloody crackdown by Chinese troops on pro-democracy demonstrators, leaving cities like London, New York, Berlin and Taipei to keep alive the memory on the June 4 anniversary.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1779350/arrests-and-tight-security-in-hong-kong-on-tiananmen-anniversary

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ProShare Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. ( NASDAQ:KDP – Free Report ) by 9.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,294,863 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 110,118 shares during the period. ProShare Advisors LLC owned 0.09% of Keurig Dr Pepper worth $45,683,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/14/proshare-advisors-llc-acquires-110118-shares-of-keurig-dr-pepper-inc-nasdaqkdp.html

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On 1 September 2023, the Second Business Court of Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil ratified the Judicial Reorganisation Plan of Samarco Mineração S.A. – Em Recuperação Judicial (Samarco) as part of the ongoing Samarco Judicial Reorganisation proceedings. Samarco is owned 50% by BHP Billiton Brasil Ltda (BHP Brasil) and 50% by Vale S.A (Vale) and filed for Judicial Reorganisation in April 2021 after multiple enforcement actions by certain financial creditors which threatened Samarco's operations.

https://www.miragenews.com/court-ratifies-samarcos-judicial-reorganisation-1076929/

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Cooper Topp and Hope Retallick visited Samoa over the school holidays, donating school supplies to children as a part of school project that began in 2020.Students from Samoa blessed the supplies they received.Picture: Supplied

https://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/education/6139557/students-deliveron-school-promise

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MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga – Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region III (PDEA-3) and local police arrested three drug suspects in a makeshift drug den in this city Saturday night. In a statement Sunday, PDEA-3 information officer Glen Guillermo said suspects, Ryan Yumul, 49; Richard Corpin, 33; and Dennis Yumul, 38, all residents of this city, also yielded an estimated P88,400 worth of shabu (crystal meth) after they were arrested in San Joaquin village at around 9 p.m. The Yumuls are siblings, with Ryan said to be the owner of the drug den.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1748291/3-drug-suspects-busted-in-pampanga

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A cafe with a no-kids policy in Seoul. [Photo by Lee Seung-hwan] South Korea's National Human Rights Commission has recently concluded that not allowing the entry of infants and toddlers to department stores' VIP lounges is a discrimination against children, asserting that barring children solely based on age, without valid reasons, is not legitimate.The commission said Monday that it will issue an official announcement recommending the withdrawal of outright exclusion against children in VIP lounges.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/009/0005178765?sid=104

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National Pension Service acquired a new stake in shares of Globe Life Inc. ( NYSE:GL – Free Report ) during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 6,110 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $670,000. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of GL. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its stake in shares of Globe Life by 37.0% during the first quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/03/national-pension-service-acquires-new-holdings-in-globe-life-inc-nysegl.html

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Walton County Sheriff's Office (MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla.) -- A Florida woman was arrested and charged with battery on an elected official after she allegedly threw a glass of wine at Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred on Saturday in Miramar Beach, Florida. Gaetz was at the South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival, according to a police report obtained by ABC News. The woman, identified by police as Selena Jo Chambers, told investigators she tripped and accidentally spilled a drink on Gaetz, but others say it went down differently.

https://wadk.com/national-news/9a885137401ba7308a46aed7f46a7fb5

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Rune ( RUNE ) traded up 4.1% against the U.S. dollar during the one day period ending at 18:00 PM ET on June 25th. One Rune token can now be purchased for approximately $1.08 or 0.00003541 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Rune has a market capitalization of $21,149.38 and approximately $465.74 worth of Rune was traded on exchanges in the last day. Over the last seven days, Rune has traded up 16.6% against the U.S. dollar. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/25/rune-trading-up-16-6-over-last-7-days-rune.html

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Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. acquired a new position in shares of Repligen Co. ( NASDAQ:RGEN – Free Report ) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 3,552 shares of the biotechnology company's stock, valued at approximately $598,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Repligen by 6.2% in the 1st quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/19/landscape-capital-management-l-l-c-makes-new-investment-in-repligen-co-nasdaqrgen.html

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18:16 UTC+8, 2023-03-05        The al People's Congress, China's national legislature, on Sunday morning started to deliberate a draft amendment to the Legislation Law.   18:16 UTC+8, 2023-03-05        The al People's Congress , China's national legislature, on Sunday morning started to deliberate a draft amendment to the Legislation Law. Wang Chen, vice chairman of the 13th NPC Standing Committee, explained the draft amendment at the opening meeting of the first session of the 14th NPC.

https://www.shine.cn/news/nation/2303056948/

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Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Delacombe on 5 August. It is believed the female driver was travelling along Wiltshire Lane when she collided with another vehicle, about 4.30pm. The 83-year-old Wendouree woman sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to hospital, where she later died. Two occupants from the other vehicle were taken to hospital with minor injuries. The exact cause of the collision is yet to be determined. Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.

https://www.miragenews.com/woman-dies-after-delacombe-collision-1060648/

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CS Tan 4.9 / 5.0 This book is the result of the author's many years of experience and observation throughout his 26 years in the stockbroking industry. It was written for general public to learn to invest based on facts and not on fantasies or hearsay....

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/kianweiaritcles/2023-06-03-story-h-268797091-Coca_Cola_and_plastic_waste_DW_Documentary

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Here are 16 foreign words that you might have been searching for all your life.

https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/lifestyle/16-beautiful-foreign-words-human-emotions-cant-explain-describe-a00304-20230507

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Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Tuesday night in what his campaign billed as a major foreign policy address for the long shot Democratic presidential candidate. He told the crowd that he believes the U.S. government bears some responsibility for Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- a view rejected by America and many Western countries -- and said that the "danger of reckless escalation and nuclear brinksmanship" was "real and present.

https://wadk.com/politics-news/3b0006a278018286c7f1091553c4c981

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March 24, 2023 (Cebu, PHILIPPINES) – The beauty of a dive mecca come to surface in Club Serena Resort. Stay longer for two nights or three to get luxurious savings of up to 60% from standard rates. Sale rates are complete with daily breakfast, welcome drinks and cold towels upon arrival, and a complimentary 30 minutes on the kayak or paddle board daily. Take this exclusive offer at rates that begin at Php 4,500 net per room night or Php 13500 for 3 days and 2 nights. The ‘Splendid Escapes' offer is available for booking on March 24-26, 2023 only.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/494824/destination-resort-offers-60-off-on-longer-stays

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Blue Chip Partners LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Altria Group, Inc. ( NYSE:MO – Get Rating ) by 7.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 14,175 shares of the company's stock after selling 1,223 shares during the quarter. Blue Chip Partners LLC's holdings in Altria Group were worth $648,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of MO.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/16/blue-chip-partners-llc-has-648000-stock-position-in-altria-group-inc-nysemo.html

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Australian retail sales volumes fell 0.5 per cent in the June quarter 2023, making it the third quarter in a row to see a fall, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). It follows a 0.8 per cent drop in the March quarter 2023 and a 0.4 per cent fall in the December quarter 2022. Ben Dorber, ABS head of retail statistics, said the fall in retail sales volumes shows the extent that consumers have pulled back on spending in response to cost-of-living pressures.

https://www.miragenews.com/australias-retail-volumes-decline-for-third-1059157/

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Japan Airlines' website for reserving and purchasing air tickets has become almost inaccessible. The airline says access to the website surged amid a sales campaign. JAL says the problem started late Wednesday, ahead of the campaign launch on Thursday. It explains the disruption has made it impossible for customers to reserve or buy tickets for domestic and international flights in addition to the campaign tickets. JAL says tickets for flights on and before April 11 can be purchased through its smartphone app.

http://newsonjapan.com/html/newsdesk/article/136889.php

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