Approved for fast ferries

[ad_1] BUTTERWORTH: A sense of excitement filled the decks of Penang’s fast ferries on New Year’s Day. Travelers arrived at dawn to catch the first ferry to the island at the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal here. Businessman Chai Shyan Jaw, 49, was one of the first to arrive at …

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Soccer: Manchester United approach Liverpool with 2-1 victory

[ad_1] MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – Manchester United edged closer to Premier League pole position after a 2-1 home win over Aston Villa on Friday put them tied on points and games played with the champion and leader Liverpool. United are behind their traditional rivals in goal difference with both teams …

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Soccer: Uruguayan academics criticize FA for sanctioning Cavani

[ad_1] (Reuters) – The Uruguayan Academy of Letters on Friday denounced a three-game suspension imposed on Manchester United’s Edinson Cavani, calling the penalty for alleged racism an example of a lack of “cultural and linguistic knowledge” of English football. The 33-year-old Uruguayan used the word “negrito” in an Instagram post …

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