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Johnson's Brexit strategy faces legal, time constraints
AFP, Published on 05/10/2019
» LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday faced fresh court action to stop him taking Britain out of the European Union without a deal as chances of an agreement faded with a warning from Brussels that he had just a week to flesh out his new Brexit plans.
Iraqi protestors vow to press on as 'nothing to lose'
AFP, Published on 05/10/2019
» BAGHDAD - "We're not infiltrators", Sayyed said over and over again as he marched Friday to Baghdad's iconic Tahrir Square after Iraqi officials accused "aggressors" of being behind four days of anti-government protests.
Romney blasts Trump's 'appalling' call to probe Biden
AFP, Published on 05/10/2019
» WASHINGTON - Republican Senator Mitt Romney, a frequent critic of Donald Trump, said Friday it was "wrong and appalling" for the president to urge China and Ukraine to launch investigations of a chief political rival, Joe Biden.
Britain, EU need new Brexit draft in week to avoid delay or chaos
AFP, Published on 05/10/2019
» BRUSSELS: Britain and Europe will have to agree a draft text next week if they are to sign an accord to avoid a chaotic no-deal divorce or another Brexit delay before this month's deadline, diplomats warn.
Iraq death toll rises to 44 as chaotic protests spike
AFP, Published on 05/10/2019
» BAGHDAD - Clashes intensified Friday across Iraq as protesters swarmed streets and clashed with police in an uptick in violence that has left 44 dead including six security forces in the past four days.
Prince Harry sues UK tabloids over 'phone hacking'
AFP, Published on 05/10/2019
» LONDON: Prince Harry has launched legal action against two British tabloid newspaper publishers, they confirmed Friday, over alleged phone hacking -- just days after he condemned the press for critical coverage of his wife.
Turkey must 'take responsibility' for migrants, says Greece
AFP, Published on 05/10/2019
» ATHENS - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday called on Turkey to "take responsibility" for a renewed wave of migrants to Greece, and for an EU-Turkish deal to be revised so Athens can speed up the return of rejected asylum-seekers.
THAI downplays financial health concern amid losses
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 05/10/2019
» Thai Airways International Plc's (THAI) president insisted that the airline has no liquidity problems after Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam on Thursday expressed concerns about its financial health.
LH Bank sees brighter days next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/10/2019
» Land and Houses Bank (LH Bank), the financial arm of property developer Land and Houses Plc (LH), has set an aggressive target to double new mortgages to 8 billion baht next year after a flat showing anticipated this year.
Woman busted for illegal ID
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/10/2019
» A Chinese woman who illegally acquired a Thai ID card and was working as a tour guide for over 15 years has been arrested at a condominium in Bangkok's Suan Luang district.