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Spain's King Juan Carlos signs his abdication
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» A teary-eyed King Juan Carlos on Wednesday signed an act of parliament sealing his abdication of the Spanish crown after a four-decade reign, clearing the throne for his 46-year-old son, Felipe VI.
Gasquet, Wozniacki advance to Eastbourne quarter-finals
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» Top seed Richard Gasquet turned 28 with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 defeat of Bernard Tomic on Wednesday to make a winning start at the Eastbourne International.
30,000 flee Pakistan offensive against Taliban
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» Around 30,000 people fled a major military offensive against the Taliban in a Pakistani tribal area Wednesday, after authorities eased a curfew in a sign the campaign is likely to intensify.
UN monitor urges China to bring North Korea to heel
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» A UN monitor Wednesday urged China to bring ally North Korea to heel over its record of systemic human rights abuse, likening Beijing's clout to that of Washington with Israel.
Surabaya 'Dolly' district to close
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» Officials in Indonesia's Surabaya city said Wednesday one of Southeast Asia's biggest red-light districts would close for business in July, despite protests by hundreds of sex workers who say the shutdown will leave them destitute.
S. Korea's Park faces fresh climbdown over PM nominee
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» South Korean President Park Geun-Hye was facing a second embarrassing failure in her efforts to appoint a new prime minister, as calls grew Wednesday for her latest nominee to withdraw.
Former New Zealand PM hints at run for UN top job
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark has hinted that she wants to become United Nations secretary general when Ban Ki-moon steps down, saying it is time for a woman to fill the role.
Japan robot firm showcases thought-controlled suits
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» A Japanese robot-maker on Wednesday showed off suits that the wearer can control just by thinking, as it said it was linking up with an industrial city promoting innovation.
Chairmen to be vetted by Sepo, NCPO
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/06/2014
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) will this week submit nominations for new chairmen of PTT Plc and Krungthai Bank (KTB) to ACM Prajin Juntong, head of the economic team at the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Telecom projects halted
Business, Published on 18/06/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has put the brakes on three critical broadcasting and telecommunications megaprojects in a move aimed at examining transparency and functioning of the regulator.