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Saudi woman held at Bangkok airport 'fears death' if repatriated
AFP, Published on 06/01/2019
» A Saudi woman held at Bangkok airport said she would be killed if she was repatriated by Thai immigration officials, who confirmed the 18-year-old was denied entry to the country on Sunday.
Vichai's son vows to continue family mission
AFP, Published on 01/11/2018
» The youngest son of King Power's owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, issued a heartfelt message of thanks late Wednesday for the cascade of condolences that followed his father's death in a helicopter crash.
Smoking chimp from Iraq finds refuge in Kenya
AFP, Published on 09/12/2016
» OL PEJETA, Kenya - Separated from his mother shortly after birth, Manno the chimpanzee was smuggled to Iraq and spent his days smoking cigarettes handed to him by amused zoo visitors and posing for pictures.
Exotic animals from Italy's underworld get second chance
AFP, Published on 14/06/2016
» ROME - In ancient Rome, they would have been pitted against gladiators or served up at banquets.
Airline system glitch strands 16,000 at Japan airports
AFP, Published on 22/03/2016
» A computer system malfunction forced Japan's All Nippon Airways to cancel more than 100 domestic flights on Tuesday, affecting some 16,000 travellers, the carrier said.
Cabinet endorses protest curbs
AFP, Published on 18/11/2014
» The cabinet Tuesday endorsed a bill to regulate protests, including banning the occupation of state buildings, after years of political turmoil marked by repeated rounds of demonstrations.