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Study throws fat in the fire of diet debate
Published on 14/06/2016
» A health study came to the defence of certain dietary fats last week, adding fuel to a scientific row over low-fat guidelines that have bedevilled dieters for nearly half-a-century.
Scientists discover giant new planet orbiting two suns
AFP, Published on 14/06/2016
» WASHINGTON - Astronomers have discovered the largest planet outside our solar system orbiting two stars, at a distance that would make it potentially habitable for people, scientists announced Monday.
Man 'claiming allegiance to IS' stabs French cop to death
AFP, Published on 14/06/2016
» PARIS - A man who claimed allegiance to the Islamic State group stabbed a French policeman to death on Monday night before he was killed in a dramatic police operation, sources close to the investigation said.
'Bungling sailors' in record New Zealand 'ice' bust
AFP, Published on 14/06/2016
» WELLINGTON - Some bungling boating by a group of landlubber drug smugglers led to New Zealand's largest ever haul of methamphetamine, with their fumbling efforts arousing the suspicion of locals, police said on Tuesday.
Chiang Mai's "hi-so" hill developments probed
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/06/2016
» Developers and residents of Chiang Mai's so-called "hi-so" (high society) hill are under investigation for allegedly building on forest land without proper land title deed
Gold prices down B50 to B21,350
Online Reporters, Published on 14/06/2016
» The Gold Traders Association this morning announced the buying prices at 20,860.16 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 21,250 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.
French ready for Euro 2016 take-off, Giroud warns Albania
AFP, Published on 14/06/2016
» TOULOUSE (FRANCE) - Minnows Albania could feel the full force of Euro 2016 hosts France as confidence grows ahead of their Group A encounter in Marseille on Wednesday, warned striker Olivier Giroud.
Ronaldo eyes more history against debutants Iceland
AFP, Published on 14/06/2016
» PARIS - Cristiano Ronaldo headlines Tuesday's action at Euro 2016 with another goalscoring record in sight as Portugal face Iceland on their debut in a major international tournament.
Samuels sparks West Indies over Australia in Tri-Nation ODI series
AFP, Published on 14/06/2016
» BASSETERRE (SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS) - Marlon Samuels produced his best batting effort in One-Day International cricket against Australia to lead the West Indies to a six-wicket victory in the fifth match of the Tri-Nation series at Warner Park in St Kitts.
Operation to lift South Korean sunken ferry suspended
AFP, Published on 14/06/2016
» SEOUL - Strong waves forced the suspension of an operation to lift a South Korean ferry that sank in 2014 in a disaster that shocked and enraged the country, a spokesman said on Tuesday.