NEW YORK, N.Y. – ESPN says Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o maintains he was never involved in creating the dead girlfriend hoax.
Myanmar aims to improve lives, modernize with new reforms
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (Reuters) – Myanmar's government will unveil a slew of new reforms to donor countries and international organizations this weekend, aiming to consolidate achievements since the end of military rule in 2011 but also quickly improve the lives o f its citizens. In opening remarks to donors on Saturday, President Thein Sein said the government wanted "a modern, industrialized country" but also stressed the need to develop the agricultural sector and narrow development gaps between the regions. … Thai tycoon trumps Overseas Union bid for F&N, setting up showdown
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Thailand's third richest man has raised his takeover offer for Singapore's Fraser and Neave Ltd , valuing the property and drinks conglomerate at nearly $11.3 billion, a move to fend off a rival bid from a group run by Indonesian tycoon Stephen Riady. Thailand's TCC Assets Ltd, headed by billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, increased his offer to S$9.55 a share, above the S$9.08 made by a consortium led by Riady's Singapore-listed property company Overseas Union Enterprise Ltd . … Tennis-Serena sweeps into last 16 at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Serena Williams overcame a feisty challenge from Ayumi Morita at the start of second set but recovered to swat aside the Japanese 6-1 6-3 and ease into the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday. The 31-year-old American, seeking a sixth crown at Melbourne Park and a third successive grand slam title, was 3-0 down in the second set after suffering a service break for the first time in the tournament. …
Vancouver Canucks re-sign defenceman Alex Edler to six-year contract extension
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks re-signed defenceman Alex Edler to a six-year deal on Friday night.
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