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Pompeo's one landmine a day foreign policy
News, Published on 17/01/2021
» When defeated armies are retreating, they always lay mines behind them if they have time. The mines slow pursuit, they may inflict casualties on the victors, and they give the losers something purposeful to do amid panic and despair. That's what Mike Pompeo has been doing just before time is called on his ideologically driven term as United States Secretary of State.
Journos under threat as world marks Press Day
News, Jeremy Walden-Schertz, Published on 04/05/2019
» As the globe marked World Press Freedom Day yesterday, journalists were commemorating the one-year-anniversary of dual suicide bombings in Kabul which killed nine of their colleagues. Meanwhile, separate attacks in Khost and Kandahar at about the same time killed another two journalists as well as dozens of civilians. In addition to mourning, the media community also conveyed its enduring respect for these journalists who had risked their lives on a daily basis to report the news.
Acquittals upheld over Saudi killing
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/03/2019
» The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of five former Bangkok police officers who were accused of the abduction and murder of Saudi businessman Mohamed al-Ruwaili 29 years ago, citing a lack of evidence.
Former Bangkok cops cleared of murder of Saudi businessman
Online Reporters, Published on 22/03/2019
» The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of five former Bangkok police officers of the abduction and murder of Saudi businessman Mohamed al-Ruwaili 29 years ago, citing lack of evidence.
California suspends death penalty
AFP, Published on 14/03/2019
» LOS ANGELES: State governor Gavin Newsom imposed a moratorium on carrying out the death penalty in California on Wednesday, granting a reprieve to 737 condemned inmates -- the largest death row population in the United States.
Saudi teenager's bid for asylum must be respected
News, Jeremy Walden-Schertz, Published on 10/01/2019
» The Saudi diplomat has given away any pretense that it is a "family matter".
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.
Round up of unsavoury suspects
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/12/2018
» On the crime front, public attention was dominated to a large degree by news stories that were wide-ranging, unusual and controversial. The alleged bitcoin fraud had police and readers delving into the complexity of the cryptocurrency issue, which is new to most people, while the arrest of senior clergy in temple fund embezzlement cases tested people's faith in Buddhism. Meanwhile, the arrest of a policeman-turned-hitman responsible for at least two murders, brought back memories of his alleged connection to the kidnapping and murders of the wife and son of a jeweller holding vital clues in the 1995 stolen Saudi gems case. Police also claimed success in nabbing all overstayers in a long-running crackdown. However, the reportedly accidental shooting death of an Indian tourist in a gun battle between two rival Bangkok gangs undermined confidence in tourist safety.
Hatred stirred by leaders blamed for rise in journalist murders
AFP, Published on 18/12/2018
» PARIS: Hatred whipped up by "unscrupulous politicians" has contributed to the shocking rise in the number of journalists murdered in 2018, a media watchdog said Tuesday.
One attack, one setback
News, Editorial, Published on 26/11/2018
» The murderous attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi highlights the troubles that Beijing faces in selling its keystone international development programme. "One Belt, One Road" began with much scepticism, and 2018 has seen setback after setback. Friday morning's assault on Chinese interests killed two policemen guarding the consulate. The Pakistani separatist group behind the deaths said the Chinese are "exploiting our resources".