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Saudi woman held at Bangkok airport 'fears death' if repatriated
AFP, Published on 06/01/2019
» A Saudi woman held at Bangkok airport said she would be killed if she was repatriated by Thai immigration officials, who confirmed the 18-year-old was denied entry to the country on Sunday.
Who carried out Bangkok's deadly bombing?
AFP, Published on 20/08/2015
» Confusion swirls around who carried out Bangkok's deadly bombing. But experts say the unprecedented scale of Monday's attack and apparent targeting of tourists could indicate a game-changing escalation of tactics for the country's usual suspects -- or an entirely new threat.
Smaller planes in demand in Asia
AFP, Published on 16/02/2014
» SINGAPORE - Smaller passenger planes are increasingly in demand in Asia as budget carriers cash in on the region's growing middle classes by expanding their reach to less prominent cities, industry executives say.
Restrictions bite HK shark fin traders
AFP, Published on 17/03/2013
» HONG KONG - A conservation victory restricting global trade in more shark species will take a fresh bite at Hong Kong's market in fins, which has already been hit hard by persistent attacks from anti-fin campaigners.
New Zealand cat killing competition axed
AFP, Published on 19/04/2023
» WELLINGTON: A competition in New Zealand for children to hunt and kill feral cats has been scrapped following public outcry, with a major animal welfare group on Wednesday welcoming the decision.
City 'struggling to stay afloat'
News, AFP, Published on 03/09/2018
» As Bangkok prepares to host climate-change talks, the sprawling city of more than 10 million is itself under siege from the environment, with dire forecasts warning it could be partially submerged in just over a decade.
Sunak appointed crisis-hit UK's first PM of colour
AFP, Published on 25/10/2022
» LONDON: Rishi Sunak on Tuesday became Britain's third prime minister this year and the first person of colour to lead the former imperial power, vowing to mend the "mistakes" of Liz Truss's calamitous 49-day tenure.
Myanmar junta jails former British envoy for a year
AFP, Published on 02/09/2022
» Myanmar's junta jailed a former British ambassador to the country and her husband for a year on Friday for breaching immigration rules, a diplomatic source said.
Elton John and Britney Spears to collaborate on new song
Life, AFP, Published on 10/08/2022
» Princess of pop Britney Spears will join forces with music maestro Elton John on a new single, the record company releasing the track said on Monday.
Ed Sheeran awarded legal costs in court win
Life, AFP, Published on 23/06/2022
» A High Court judge in London on Tuesday awarded Ed Sheeran and his co-songwriters more than £900,000 (39 million baht) in legal costs after winning a copyright trial over his hit Shape Of You.