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Spain's Sanchez sworn in as PM, right keeps up protests
AFP, Published on 18/11/2023
» MADRID - Spain's Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez was sworn in Friday as prime minister for another term with the right vowing to keep up its protests against his decision to grant Catalan separatists an amnesty.
Rich nations ‘likely’ met $100bn climate finance goal
AFP, Published on 16/11/2023
» PARIS - Wealthy nations likely met their goal of providing $100 billion in annual climate finance to poorer nations last year — two years later than promised and only a fraction of the "extensive needs", the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said Thursday.
Sanchez set to get new term in divided Spain
AFP, Published on 16/11/2023
» MADRID - Pedro Sanchez is poised to win the backing on Thursday of Spain's parliament for another term as prime minister, with the country divided over his decision to grant Catalan separatists an amnesty in exchange for their crucial support in a vote of confidence.
Hospital operator THG in pharmacy push
Business, Published on 14/11/2023
» Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG) is pursuing a new business opportunity in the pharmaceutical industry by entering into the retail pharmacy business.
Too early for plaudits
News, Editorial, Published on 13/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently addressed the nation, highlighting the government's achievements in its first 60 days in office.
'Like a video game': Japan's gangs hire online
AFP, Published on 09/11/2023
» TOKYO - Risa Yamada grew up fatherless and struggled to find consistent work until she stumbled on an intriguing job listing: one of a growing number of advertisements posted on social media by Japanese criminal gangs.
UN: Fossil fuel producing nations' plans threaten climate goals
AFP, Published on 08/11/2023
» PARIS - Plans to expand oil, gas and coal production by major fossil fuel countries would push the world far beyond agreed global warming limits and are "throwing humanity's future into question", the UN warned Wednesday.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Nov 8-14
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/11/2023
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Thailand's forgotten palace
Life, Published on 06/11/2023
» From the vantage point of the 21st century, the tumultuous and transitional Thon Buri period (1767-82) in Thailand's history seems to be eclipsed by both the lost splendour of ancient Ayutthaya and the palpable grandeur of the ensuing Rattanakosin period.
UN: Climate funding decline shows action ‘stalling’
AFP, Published on 02/11/2023
» PARIS - International funding for climate resilience in developing countries slumped in 2021 despite increasingly ferocious impacts, the United Nations said Thursday, as Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned action was "stalling" even as the need to protect people increases.