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Party big guns lay out promises
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/02/2019
» Four major political parties have vowed to combat social inequality and boost income distribution if given the chance to run the country after the March 24 election.
Poisoning the land
News, Editorial, Published on 07/02/2019
» The resignation of respected Chulalongkorn Hospital doctor Thiravat Hemachudha, together with two academics, from a panel tasked with toxic farm chemical control has revealed a malady in the country's fight against paraquat and two other hazardous chemicals, namely glyphosate and chlorpyrifos.
Peeling back the layers of 'Xi Jinping Thought'
News, Steve Tsang, Published on 07/02/2019
» In October 2017, at the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the CPC enshrined in its constitution a new political doctrine: Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in a New Era. At a time when a rapidly modernising China is a leading global player, it is tempting to dismiss this doctrine as anachronistic "party-speak" from a bygone age. We succumb to that temptation at our peril.
Future Forward Party reaffirms vow to change constitution
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/02/2019
» The Future Forward Party (FFP) has reaffirmed its intention to amend the 2017 constitution and restore faith in the parliamentary system.
Infantino sole candidate for Fifa presidency in June vote
AFP, Published on 06/02/2019
» LAUSANNE: Fifa president Gianni Infantino is set to serve a second term after world football's governing body said on Wednesday he would be the only candidate for June's vote.
Attacks on activists as Ukraine struggles with graft reform
AFP, Published on 06/02/2019
» KIEV - Last summer, Vitaliy Ustymenko was brutally attacked by two men in broad daylight in an assault he believes was linked to his work as an anti-corruption activist in Ukraine.
Challenges lie ahead as UEFA president Ceferin set for re-election
AFP, Published on 06/02/2019
» LAUSANNE - Two and a half years after becoming UEFA president in the wake of the scandal that brought down Michel Platini, Aleksander Ceferin will win a new four-year term at the head of European football's governing body on Thursday.
Democracy a must
News, Postbag, Published on 06/02/2019
» Re: "Regime fails on corruption", (Editorial, Feb 4). Imagine that! Despite their most earnest promises, corruption has not improved under the unelected politicians, whose autocratic rule rejects the democratic norms of transparency, honesty and respect for persons that can alone combat corruption! Following May 22, 2014, no other outcome was ever credible.
Trump promises 'sunny' State of Union speech
AFP, Published on 06/02/2019
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump promises a shift to sunny optimism in the State of the Union speech Tuesday but insistence on his Mexico border wall will cast a shadow threatening more turmoil.
Champion Australia horse trainer faces ban over shock devices
AFP, Published on 05/02/2019
» SYDNEY - Leading Australian trainer Darren Weir faces a lengthy ban from racing after deciding not to fight charges of possessing devices used to deliver electric shocks to horses, officials said Tuesday.