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Thai Buddhist temple to repay $20 mn in donation scandal
AFP, Published on 17/03/2015
» BANGKOK - A Buddhist temple at the heart of a bitter corruption scandal in Thailand Monday agreed to return donations worth around $20 million in a case that has prompted calls for greater scrutiny over religious institutions in the kingdom.
Cops confirm suspect bills are forgeries
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/03/2015
» Police have confirmed the US$200,000 (6.5 million baht) of $100 banknotes confiscated from a hotel in Bangkok on Sunday are fake.
Japan seeks to boost its rice exports
Business, Kyodo News, Published on 17/03/2015
» Singapore: A Japanese rice export association launched an initiative Monday to boost exports to Singapore, taking advantage of the wealthy city-state's appetite for Japanese cuisine.
Japan taps new Thailand ambassador
Kyodo News, Published on 17/03/2015
» Japan on Tuesday appointed Shiro Sadoshima, ambassador to Bangladesh, as new ambassador to Thailand, and Sumio Kusaka, consul general in New York, as ambassador to Australia, effective Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.
Kalou risks heavy fine over Berlin Wall stunt
AFP, Published on 17/03/2015
» BERLIN - Ivory Coast striker Salomon Kalou could be fined up to 10,000 euros (US$10,535) for using a hammer and chisel on the Berlin Wall, which is under a protection order.
France begins anti-terror censorship
AFP, Published on 17/03/2015
» PARIS - France has blocked five websites accused of condoning terrorism, in the first use of new government powers introduced in February, the interior ministry said on Monday.
China's Alibaba shows off pay-with-your-face technology at IT fair
AFP, Published on 17/03/2015
» HANOVER (GERMANY) - China's Internet tycoon Jack Ma, founder of giant online merchant Alibaba, gave a glimpse of the future when he demonstrated a new e-payment system using facial recognition at the CeBIT IT fair in Germany.
Atletico still the favourites, says Leverkusen boss
AFP, Published on 17/03/2015
» MADRID - Bayer Leverkusen coach Roger Schmidt has insisted that Atletico Madrid remain the favourites in their Champions League last 16 tie, despite the Germans holding a 1-0 lead ahead of the second leg on Tuesday.
Parisse still a doubt as Italy call in reinforcements
AFP, Published on 17/03/2015
» MILAN - Italy captain Sergio Parisse remains a doubt for their Six Nations finale against Wales this Saturday, when experienced Toulon prop Martin Castrogiovanni will be among several reinforcements to the injury-hit Azzurri squad.
Saint-Andre considers Six Nations future
AFP, Published on 17/03/2015
» MARCOUSSIS (FRANCE) - France coach Philippe Saint-Andre on Monday gave a strong indication that Saturday's game against England at Twickenham would be his last match in charge of a Six Nations game.