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Silvio Berlusconi: Italy's eternal comeback king
AFP, Published on 03/03/2018
» ROME - Silvio Berlusconi, the billionaire media mogul who has dominated Italian politics for more than two decades, has stepped back into the ring at the age of 81, defying those who dared to believe he had thrown in the towel.
Canada urged to walk away from NAFTA talks over US steel tariffs
AFP, Published on 03/03/2018
» OTTAWA - The largest private sector union in Canada on Friday called on this country to walk away from continental trade talks in protest if Washington slaps tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Four piers for tourist boats found illegally built
Online Reporters, Published on 03/03/2018
» PHANGNGA: Four piers serving tourist boats in Thai Muang district of this southern province were found to have been built illegally and encroached on forests, a recent inspection has found.
Former judge relieved of duty as privy councillor
Online Reporters, Published on 03/03/2018
» His Majesty the King has relieved Virat Chinvinijkul of his duty as privy councillor, effectively on Friday.
Marshall Islands creates virtual money to raise cash
Associated Press, Published on 03/03/2018
» MAJURO, Marshall Islands: The tiny Marshall Islands is creating its own digital currency in order to raise some hard cash to pay bills and boost the economy.
Pet cloning is not just for celebrities anymore
AFP, Published on 03/03/2018
» MIAMI: After photographer Monni Must's 28-year-old daughter Miya committed suicide while in the midst of an abusive relationship, the grieving mother adopted Miya's spunky black Labrador, Billy Bean.
Phimai people want ruins declared historic site, not entire town
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 03/03/2018
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: People in Phimai municipality say they want the Fine Arts Department to declare only the ruins and ancient ponds as a historic site, not the entire municipality.
Honduras energy executive arrested over activist murder
AFP, Published on 03/03/2018
» LA ESPERANZA (HONDURAS) - Honduran authorities said they have arrested an energy company executive allegedly behind the high-profile 2016 murder of prominent environmental activist Berta Caceres.
Populists, far-right eye gains in Italian election
AFP, Published on 03/03/2018
» ROME - Italian populist and far-right parties have their eye on making major gains in this weekend's election, spooking investors and European capitals after a campaign dominated by fears about immigration and the economy.
Putin promises 'victories' for Russia at star-studded rally
AFP, Published on 03/03/2018
» MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin on Saturday promised "victories" for Russia at a star-studded rally attended by tens of thousands of supporters ahead of a March 18 election he is all but certain to win.