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China shortens COVID quarantine times, eases flight curbs
The new rules were among the 20 measures examined, amid a new push to optimise and improve COVID control policies.
Fri Nov 11 2022
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French court shortens jail sentence for ex-PM Fillon
A French appeals court upheld former PM Francois Fillon's conviction for embezzling public funds, but cut a year off his prison term.
Tue May 10 2022
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Germany shortens quarantine for COVID-19 infected to 5 days
A negative test is recommended but no longer mandatory.
Wed May 04 2022
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'Saudi Visa Bio' biometric app launched in Malaysia, to facilitate pilgrims' registration
The 'Saudi Visa Bio' biometric app launched in Malaysia today will facilitate the registration of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims from Malaysia.
Mon Mar 28 2022
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FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
US shortens the recommended isolation time with asymptomatic cases to five days from the previous guidance of 10 days.
Tue Dec 28 2021
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KL ATCC shorten landing times, saves fuel up to RM1 billion - Wee
The KL ATCC in Sepang, which has the latest and most advanced technology, is capable of shortening aircraft landing times and bringing fuel savings of up to RM1 billion a year.
Wed Dec 01 2021
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Obama shortens sentence of Manning, who gave cables to WikiLeaks
In one of his final acts before leaving office, President Barack Obama on Tuesday shortened the prison sentence of former U.S. military intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning.
Tue Jan 17 2017
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Abdul Hadi Awang unwell, shortens lecture
PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang is reported to be unwell and has to restrict his commitment to attend programmes that have been planned for him.
Sat Oct 01 2016
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#LangkahSiswa: Court shortens remand order on 17 student activists
The 17 student activists, who were detained by police after they held a sit-in protest at Parliament House, have been freed.
Thu Aug 27 2015
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Obesity shortens life expectancy up to eight years: study
Obesity has potential to reduce life expectancy by up to eight years as a result of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Sat Dec 06 2014