Man City confirm signing of Allan Elias from Palmeiras

Aug 30 - Manchester City have confirmed the signing of 22-year-old Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras on a five-year contract, the club's sixth summer arrival. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Company offering reward for safe return of truckload of beer

Police say a thief presented false documentation at a California distribution centre before driving off with the shipment.

US singer D4vd's celebrity lawyers withdraw from murder case

The singer, 21, will be now represented by a public defender in the murder trial of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He has pleaded not guilty.

John Galliano exhibition at New York Met cancelled after backlash

The exhibition faced criticism over the British fashion designer's conviction for making antisemitic remarks in 2011.

Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps

The request comes after Google made the switch for US-based users over the weekend. MapQuest, another US map provider, said it will not change the name.

Search continues for 18 passengers after ferry capsized in northern Cyprus

Eight people have died after the ferry started taking on water shortly after setting off for Turkey.

'The forgotten empire': When Russia colonised California

For nearly 30 years, part of Sonoma was ruled by Tsarist Russia, and it played a pivotal – if little-known – role in shaping the US.