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Court delays decision on Airports of Thailand, King Power case
Reuters, Published on 14/08/2018
» A court on Tuesday said it would extend a hearing into a 14 billion baht graft case against Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) and duty-free retailer King Power, owner of English Premier League club Leicester City, delaying a decision on whether to take up the case.
Najib dissolves parliament, paving way for tough election
Reuters, Published on 06/04/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak announced the dissolution of parliament on Friday, more than two months before the end of his five-year term, paving the way for a general election.
Thai politics: No country for young men?
Reuters, Published on 25/03/2018
» A 39-year-old motor parts billionaire and extreme sports enthusiast seeking to shake up Thai politics has been compared to France's Emmanuel Macron and Canada's Justin Trudeau for his youth.
Saudi Arabia reshuffles military, promotes woman at ministry
Reuters, Published on 27/02/2018
» RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has replaced some of its top military officers in a series of personnel changes that elevate a younger generation, bring a woman into a senior government job and tighten Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's grip on power.
Saudis cheer tycoons' release, face business challenge
Reuters, Published on 01/02/2018
» RIYADH: Cheering supporters greeted Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal when he arrived at his skyscraper offices in Riyadh after his release from detention in an anti-corruption crackdown.
Saudi women-only motorshow opens in Jeddah
Reuters, Published on 12/01/2018
» JEDDAH: Women flocked to Le Mall in Jeddah on Thursday to check out the kingdom's first car exhibition aimed at women, a few months after Saudi Arabia granted them the right to drive.
Premier League: Man United break losing streak
Reuters, Published on 02/01/2018
» Manchester United climbed back up to second in the table in Monday night's Premier League matches, after second-half goals by Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard earned a 2-0 victory at Everton -- their first win in five games in all competitions.
Court accepts revenue case against King Power
Reuters, Published on 13/11/2017
» The Criminal Court on Monday accepted a 14 billion baht lawsuit brought against duty-free giant King Power International.
Cambodia marks independence from France
Reuters, Published on 09/11/2017
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodians on Thursday marked the 64th anniversary of the country's independence from France by releasing doves and balloons into the sky at the Independence Monument in the capital Phnom Penh.
Pheu Thai urges junta to end ban on political activity
Reuters, Published on 08/11/2017
» The Pheu Thai Party on Wednesday urged the ruling junta to end a ban on political activity since the 2014 coup, saying it feared a delay could signal that a general election promised for next year might be pushed back yet again.