'I don’t think we’ll ever actually know the reasons why' Suzana Thayer was released from Hong Kong jail, says Barrie police detective
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Before reliable time pieces were widely available, people relied on public signals like church bells, factory whistles or time balls to check that they were keeping the correct local time. Officials in St. John’s, Halifax, Quebec City and Ottawa fired a gun to mark noon.

Half an hour later in Newfoundland: The origin of Canada's 30-minute time zone comes via ChinaTechNews.com.

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Given that Peter Schmeichel made over 350 appearances for Manchester United – winning a total of 16 trophies, including five top-flight titles – it was always going to be difficult to replace the dominant shot-stopper.

Roy Keane's furious meeting with Man United signing Sir Alex Ferguson didn't want comes via ChinaTechNews.com.

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Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday that his visit to China is a positive step to improve the relationship between the two countries.

Albanese will be the first Australian leader to visit China since 2016. This visit aims to mend the strained ties that resulted from disagreements about Huawei, espionage, and COVID-19.

Australia PM Albanese says China visit 'a positive step' for bilateral ties comes via ChinaTechNews.com.

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SYDNEY, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday his much-anticipated visit to China to meet with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang marks a "very positive step" in stabilising strained bilateral ties.

Arriving on Saturday, Albanese will be the first Australian leader to visit China since 2016, part of an effort to patch up relations that had deteriorated over several years due to disputes over Chinese telecoms firm Huawei, espionage and COVID-19.

Australia PM says China visit 'very positive' for bilateral relations comes via ChinaTechNews.com.

LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — Camilo Villegas birdied his final three holes Friday and carded an 8-under 64 that allowed him to emerge from the pack on another low day of scoring and build a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the World Wide Technology …