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Mariah Carey cancels Brussels show, citing security
New York – Pop diva Mariah Carey on Friday canceled a show in Brussels, saying she was concerned for security after twin suicide bombings there left 31 people dead.
“I love my fans in Brussels and at this time I am being advised to cancel my show for the safety of my fans, my band, crew and everyone involved with the tour,” the US superstar said in a statement on Twitter.
“I hope to see you soon and send my prayers and eternal love, laughter and light to my Lambs,” she said, using the nickname of her fans.
Carey, who recently began her tour of Europe in Britain, had been scheduled to sing Sunday at the Forest National arena near Brussels.
The move came even though the venue earlier said that all concerts would go ahead – with tight security – despite Tuesday’s suicide attacks.
“Guests are asked to come early and not bring any luggage, backpacks or large handbags, to respond to any requests of security services and to stay alert,” it said in a message on its website.
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Veteran French rocker Johnny Hallyday is going ahead with concerts Saturday and Sunday in Brussels at the separate Palais 12, according to the venue.
But a number of major performers such as U2 and Foo Fighters canceled or delayed shows in Paris after the November 13 attacks there that killed 130 people.
The targets in the French capital included the Bataclan music venue where 90 people were killed during a concert by US rockers Eagles of Death Metal.
Belgium is still hunting for suspects in the suicide attacks at the Brussels airport and a metro station. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the assault, which also wounded 300 people.
Carey, known for her five-octave voice, is one of the best-selling artists of the 1990s with hits such as “One Sweet Day, “Hero,” “Someday” and “Emotions.”
She is filming her latest tour for use in an upcoming reality television series.
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Thousands of injuries, mishaps at Chinese marathon prompt alarm
As China’s economy develops, authorities are racing ahead with their efforts to promote long-distance running – but a calamitous marathon in south China has raised questions over whether Beijing is pushing forward at too quick a pace.
Thousands of people were injured while running a marathon on Sunday in Qingyuan, a city of some 3.7 million people in south China’s Guangdong province.
According to local newspaper Qingyuan Daily, medical workers performed first aid on participants more than 12,000 times, treating 10,000 muscle spasms and 1,700 sprains. Ambulances were called in 23 times and 17 people were hospitalised, including five in critical condition, the newspaper reported.
A spokeswoman for the Qingyuan health bureau confirmed the statistics to China Real Time.
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She wasn’t able to give a figure for the total number of people injured but said it is likely less than 12,000, as each individual could have received more than one instance of treatment.
Over 12,000 seek medical help in S #China’s marathon, some mistook soap in gift pack as food https://t.co/RWCzq4jsuH pic.twitter.com/dcr3c38Rnm
— People’s Daily,China (@PDChina) March 24, 2016
In the case of the Qingyuan marathon, the organizers’ lack of experience was also on display when it came to the gift bags given to runners. According to local media, organizers gave runners bars of grape-scented soap, which many participants mistook for energy bars and attempted to eat.
Photos posted online by race participants show the packages of soap were decorated with an image of succulent grapes, along with the words “fruity soap” and “extra moisturizer” written in English. There was no Chinese-language explanation on the package, which may have contributed to the confusion, many online commenters lamented.
Over 12,000 seek medical help in S #China’s marathon, some mistook soap in gift pack as food https://t.co/RWCzq4jsuH pic.twitter.com/dcr3c38Rnm
— People’s Daily,China (@PDChina) March 24, 2016
The proliferation of events is part of an ambitious programme rolled out in 2014 by China’s state council, or cabinet, with the goal of boosting the country’s sports economy to a value of 5 trillion yuan by 2025-a 15-fold increase.
Local governments like to host marathons because they can bring cities prestige as well as tourist dollars and official funding, experts say.
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ST Now, News As It Happens – March 26, 2016
March 26, 2016 7:08 AM
Welcome to ST Now, News As It Happens. We will keep you updated on the latest happenings in Singapore and beyond. If there is something you want to share with us, please drop us a note via email at stshare@sph.com.sg or reach us on Facebook and Twitter @STcom. Here’s a recap of what happened earlier.
Mueller: Terror threat doesn't faze Germany
Thomas Mueller says the Germany squad remain unfazed by the threat of terrorism, ahead of tomorrow morning’s (Singapore time) high-profile friendly against England in Berlin in the wake of the Brussels attacks.
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Dried fish, keropok sellers rejoice over Malaysia's high temperatures
While most Malaysians are wishing for the heatwave to end, some are loving it.
One of them is Mr Chia Chen Teck, 71, who has been a dried shrimp manufacturer for more than 30 years in Kampung Nelayan Bagan…
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Neil Humphreys: Stop the experimenting, Roy
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Stereotypes can be cruel, but Roy Hodgson still comes across as an indecisive man.
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Holi smoke, they had a 'powderful' time
Some 3,000 revellers gathered at a field in Tanjong Rhu on Friday (March to dance, eat and throw handfuls of coloured powder at each other.
They were celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colours.
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Why Singapore workers must adapt to changes
The Government is providing a slew of measures to help SMEs stay afloat in the short term – from loan assistance to foreign worker levy.
In the longer term, it has announced measures to help SMEs innovate, increase…
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Ritual crucifixion draws big crowds
Devotees were nailed to crosses in the Philippines yesterday as Asia’s Catholic heartland marked Good Friday with an extreme display of faith.
Men dressed as soldiers of the Roman Empire hammered large metal spikes through…
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