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Bulgaria dismantles Soviet army monument
AFP, Published on 13/12/2023
» SOFIA - Regional authorities in Sofia on Tuesday began dismantling a towering Soviet-era monument prominently featuring a soldier following years of controversy between Bulgaria's opposing camps of pro-Europeans and Russophiles.
America's 'new' China narrative hits the stands
Oped, Published on 24/08/2023
» Three recent articles in The New York Times have signalled a "new" narrative about China. Only weeks ago, China was America's fearsome "peer competitor" on the world stage. But now, we are told, it is a wounded dragon. Once a threat by dint of its inexorable rise, now it poses a threat because it is in decline.
Here's to a good life on the cheap
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 02/04/2023
» Ben Mitas sipped Vinho Verde from a stemmed wineglass while he watched his daughter play on a swing one afternoon in January. He had bought the wine from a quiosque, the ubiquitous park kiosks, a luxury of living in Lisbon.
Protest scrutiny intensifies on Iran team
Published on 25/11/2022
» DOHA: Iran’s football stars scored a famous victory with a last-gasp World Cup win on Friday but scrutiny of the conduct of the team ahead of the decisive clash with the United States will only intensify as its leaders press a crackdown on protests at home.
Under Xi Jinping, Women in China Have Given Up Gains
Business, Published on 11/11/2022
» In China's state-media narrative, the Communist Party can pride itself on "historic achievements" on women's causes during Xi Jinping's tenure. By other measures, women have lost ground under Mr. Xi.
30 MPs 'plan to join Bhumjaithai'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/10/2022
» More than 30 MPs, including some from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), are expected to defect to the Bhumjaithai Party ahead of the next general election, according to a source.
Champions of press freedom to accept Nobel Prize
AFP, Published on 10/12/2021
» OSLO: She risks prison, he has buried several colleagues: Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia, two champions of the free press, will on Friday receive this year's Nobel Peace Prize honouring a profession under attack.
US 'outraged' as Pakistan court upholds acquittal in Daniel Pearl murder
AFP, Published on 29/01/2021
» WASHINGTON - The White House said it was "outraged" Thursday after Pakistan's top court upheld the acquittal and ordered the release of the militant convicted of masterminding the 2002 beheading of US journalist Daniel Pearl.
US 'stands ready' to try mastermind behind Daniel Pearl murder
AFP, Published on 30/12/2020
» WASHINGTON - The US Attorney General said Tuesday the United States "stands ready" to try a militant convicted of murdering American journalist Daniel Pearl whose release was ordered by a Pakistani court.
Party power games won't help economic recovery
News, Published on 18/06/2020
» The power game in the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), with the change of the party board looming, has captured huge media attention. It has occurred amid speculation the economic team, led by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, would be ditched.