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Japan's top court to rule on 19th-century family laws
AFP, Published on 14/12/2015
» TOKYO - Japan's top court will rule this week on a pair of 19th century family laws that critics blast as sexist and out of touch.
Prince surprises again in latest streaming exclusive
AFP, Published on 14/12/2015
» NEW YORK - Prince, the prolific and often unpredictable pop icon, has put out another album with no prior warning as he rejoices in the possibilities of streaming.
Williams named Sportsperson of 2015 by Sports Illustrated
AFP, Published on 14/12/2015
» NEW YORK - Serena Williams, who owned the tennis world this year even as she battled illness and injury, was named sportsperson of 2015 on Monday by Sports Illustrated.
Chiang Mai cleans market after feasting rats caught on video
Online Reporters, Published on 14/12/2015
» Chiang Mai city officials have reviewed regulations governing cleanliness of fresh markets after a viral video clip showed rats eating pork left unattended at a butcher shop in Muang Mai Market.
Barcelona look to twist knife at FIFA Club World Cup in Japan
AFP, Published on 14/12/2015
» YOKOHAMA (JAPAN) - Barcelona were mobbed by Japanese fans on Monday after holding their first training session at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Qatar 'singled out' for criticism says 2022 World Cup chief
AFP, Published on 14/12/2015
» DOHA - Qatar has been "singled out" for criticism, the 2022 World Cup committee chief said Monday, adding that no labourer has died during more than 14 million man hours of work on tournament venues.
Final 2 suspects in Kanchanaburi gang killing caught
Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 14/12/2015
» The last two suspects in the murder of a teenager in Kanchanaburi early this month were captured hiding in a plantation on Monday.
Thai Union calls shrimp slavery report 'another wakeup call'
Reuters, Published on 14/12/2015
» The world's largest canned-tuna maker, Thai Union Group Plc, said on Monday any migrant labour abuse in the seafood industry was unacceptable.
Activist leader asks courts to void student's arrest
Online Reporters, Published on 14/12/2015
» The head of a student activist group on Monday asked the Criminal Court to rule Sunday’s arrest of Thammasat University student Thanet Anantawong unlawful.
Merkel vows to reduce refugee influx but rejects cap
AFP, Published on 14/12/2015
» KARLSRUHE (GERMANY) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged Monday to "tangibly" stem a massive refugee influx to quell a rebellion in her conservative ranks but firmly rebuffed calls to slam the door shut.