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Singapore PM defends government internet blockage
AFP, Published on 10/06/2016
» SINGAPORE - Singapore's prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has defended the country's controversial decision to cut off civil servants' work computers from the Internet, calling the move "absolutely necessary" to keep information systems secure.
Line to make trading debut in Tokyo, New York
AFP, Published on 10/06/2016
» TOKYO - Messaging app Line said Friday it will make its stock market debut in Tokyo and New York next month, in a bid to expand beyond its popularity among smartphone users in Asia.
Wales wary of All Blacks stamina ahead of Eden Park Test
AFP, Published on 10/06/2016
» AUCKLAND - There was an air of trepidation in the Wales camp on the eve of Saturday's first Test against New Zealand, as they rejected suggestions the world champions could be rusty.
Hindu hacked to death in Bangladesh
Reuters, Published on 10/06/2016
» DHAKA - Suspected Islamist militants hacked a Hindu to death in Bangladesh on Friday, police said, the latest in a series of attacks on minority groups in the south Asian nation.
Israel bars all Palestinians after Tel Aviv attack: army
AFP, Published on 10/06/2016
» JERUSALEM - The Israeli army said Friday that it was temporarily barring all Palestinians from entering Israel, stepping up already tough restrictions announced after Palestinian gunmen shot dead four Israelis in Tel Aviv.
Boxing legend Ali to be laid to rest
AFP, Published on 10/06/2016
» LOUISVILLE - Muhammad Ali will be laid to rest Friday, the culmination of a two-day farewell for the beloved boxing legend and civil rights hero who electrified crowds the world over.
Euro 2016 kicks off despite strikes, terror threat
AFP, Published on 10/06/2016
» PARIS - The Euro 2016 football championships kicks off in France on Friday under unprecedented security and with President Francois Hollande vowing to take decisive action to stop strikes hitting the showpiece event.
Henderson grabs early lead at Women's PGA Championship
AFP, Published on 10/06/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Canada's Brooke Henderson birdied three of her final four holes en route to a four-under 67 for a two-shot lead after the opening round of the Women's PGA Championship on Thursday.
SET up 0.68 to 1,436.33 at midday
Online Reporters, Published on 10/06/2016
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index gained 0.05%, or 0.68 points, to 1,4436.33 at noon on Friday.
Euro 2016 opens with nervous French win
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/06/2016
» With France heading for disappointment, Dimitri Payet unleashed a sensational goal to rescue the European Championship hosts who claimed a 2-1 win over Romania in an emotional opening match.