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Tragedy brings hope for Italy immigrant rights
AFP, Published on 12/10/2013
» In the wake of last week's shipwreck tragedy in Italy, refugee and immigrant rights advocates are hoping for a change of heart in a country that is struggling to accept a new multi-cultural identity.
Hard days of labour
News, Published on 12/10/2013
» Normally extremely outspoken, Chalerm Yubamrung has been keeping a low profile since being ''demoted'' to the labour portfolio a few months ago.
'Miracle doctor' dies at 91
Online Reporters, Published on 11/10/2013
» Sommai Thongprasert, renowned for his dedication to curing cancer, died on Friday at age 91.
Indian documentary takes on Western drugmakers
AFP, Published on 11/10/2013
» The director of an award-winning documentary on the battle over the patenting of AIDS drugs says he wanted to highlight a "scam" responsible for the deaths of millions in the developing world.
Alzheimer's drug hope
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/10/2013
» A cure for Alzheimer's is still a long way off, but scientists are a step closer with the development of a drug that prevents brain cell death in mice.
Australia seizes $189 mn China meth haul
AFP, Published on 11/10/2013
» Australian police said Friday they have seized methamphetamine with a street value of Aus$200 million (US$189 million) concealed in the tyres of a truck shipped from China.
Lab mice breakthrough offers Alzheimer's hope
AFP, Published on 10/10/2013
» Scientists on Thursday said they had tested a drug that in mice prevented the death of brain cells, boosting hopes in the fight against Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Sek Loso challenges copyright
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/10/2013
» Sek Loso on copyright: Perform my songs, you won't be arrested... slams GMM Grammy for B250,000 annual copyright fee, joins Mor Lam protesters.
Speed pills seized, 2 arrested
Online Reporters, Published on 10/10/2013
» A woman and a man were arrested on possession charges in separate raids on Thursday and a total of 100,000 methamphetamine pills seized, Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) secretary-general Pongsapat Pongcharoen announced at a press conference on Thursday.
Drug mule arrested at bus terminal
Online Reporters, Published on 10/10/2013
» Police arrested a man and seized 195,800 methamphetamine pills with an estimated street value of 60 million baht at a bus terminal in Bangkok, police said on Thursday.