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Jack Ma takes up visiting professor post in Japan
Jack Ma takes up visiting professor post in Japan
by  AFP

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma on Monday took up a visiting professor position at a Japanese university, another new academic role for the founder of tech giant Alibaba. As visiting professor, the magnate is also expected to "provide advice and support" on research topics.

Hollywood writers strike looms as deadline nears
Hollywood writers strike looms as deadline nears
by  AFP

Hollywood faced a cliffhanger moment Monday as talks to avert a potentially catastrophic strike by thousands of TV and movie writers remained unresolved just hours before a crunch deadline. "I think everybody feels like there's going to be a strike," said one Los Angeles-based TV writer, who asked not to be identified.

After pan-bashing, France's Macron faces Labour Day protests
After pan-bashing, France's Macron faces Labour Day protests
by  AFP

France's President Emmanuel Macron faces more nationwide protests on Monday as he seeks to steer the country on from a divisive pension law that has sparked anger, pan-bashing and social unrest. France has been rocked by a dozen days of nationwide strikes and protests against Macron and his pension changes since mid-January, some of which have turned violent.

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