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Beijing: Myanmar scam boss ‘committed suicide’
Published on 17/11/2023
» BEIJING - The ringleader of a Myanmar-based gang engaged in telecom fraud killed himself while on the run from authorities in the country, Chinese police said on Thursday, as they intensify a crackdown on scams targeting their citizens.
Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok gets a new look
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/11/2023
» Just in time for the upcoming festive season, the Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok recently unveiled its newly renovated property after undergoing an extensive makeover. The hotel is aiming to give its guests fresh holiday experiences with a contemporary flair while they retain a link to Bangkok city life.
Hundreds of mobsters face hard time after Italian 'maxi-trial'
AFP, Published on 13/11/2023
» ROME: Hundreds of alleged members of the 'Ndrangheta -- Italy's most powerful organised crime group -- and their white-collar collaborators face sentencing this week following a historic, nearly three-year trial.
Israel tightens ‘stranglehold’ around Gaza City
AFP, Published on 08/11/2023
» GAZA STRIP - Israel said it was tightening the "stranglehold" around Hamas in Gaza City as the military operation on Wednesday aimed at smashing the Palestinian militants gathered pace despite ceasefire calls.
Hamburg airport hostage-taker gives himself up
AFP, Published on 05/11/2023
» HAMBURG: An armed father who took his four-year-old daughter hostage, forcing the suspension of flights at Hamburg airport, gave himself up "without resistance" on Sunday after hours of negotiations, German police said.
Hamburg airport flights halted over 'hostage' situation
AFP, Published on 05/11/2023
» BERLIN - Air traffic at Hamburg airport remained suspended Sunday over a hostage situation on the tarmac involving a father and his child, German authorities said.
Donald Trump set to take the stand in New York civil fraud trial
AFP, Published on 05/11/2023
» NEW YORK - Donald Trump rose to political power touting the business acumen he says made him a fortune.
Mob storms Russian airport looking for Israelis
AFP, Published on 30/10/2023
» MOSCOW - A mob looking for Israelis and Jews overran an airport in Russia's Caucasus republic of Dagestan on Sunday, after rumours spread that a flight was arriving from Israel.
Serbia threatens to tighten grip on media
AFP, Published on 28/10/2023
» BELGRADE - Two controversial bills backed by Serbian lawmakers this week have sparked fears of more state control over the media and another setback for press freedom in the Balkan nation.
Li Keqiang, China’s second-most powerful man for a decade, dies
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/10/2023
» BEIJING - China's former Premier Li Keqiang has died of a heart attack just months after stepping down as the nation's No. 2 official. He was 68.