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B2bn for victims of political violence
Online Reporters, Published on 10/01/2012
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle a fund of two billion baht for reparations to victims of violent clashes in political conflicts as proposed by the Truth for Reconciliation Commission (TRC), government spokeswoman Thitima Chaisaeng said.
Title-winning trio head Kooyong Classic tennis
AFP, Published on 10/01/2012
» Three weekend title winners head the field at the Kooyong Classic, with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Tomas Berdych and Milos Raonic all due on court in the eight-man tournament starting on Wednesday.
Tough openers for Wozniacki, Kvitova in Sydney tennis
AFP, Published on 10/01/2012
» World number one Caroline Wozniacki and her chief rankings rival Petra Kvitova had demanding three-set introductions to the Sydney International in their first official matches of the season on Tuesday.
Japan's shadow shogun 'knew nothing' of funding
AFP, Published on 10/01/2012
» Japanese political strongman Ichiro Ozawa on Tuesday told a court he knew nothing about how money for his campaign fund was managed, as he took the stand in a closely watched trial.
Tennis star drops 'Petko Dance' after criticism
AFP, Published on 10/01/2012
» It was the smiling victory jig that brought a bit of fun to tennis, but Germany's Andrea Petkovic has axed her famous "Petko Dance" after critics said it was disrespectful.
China tennis star Li adjusting to Grand Slam fame
AFP, Published on 10/01/2012
» China's Li Na said Tuesday she has adjusted to her off-court demands after becoming the first Asian player to win a Grand Slam last year.
N.Zealander fakes pregnancy, snatches baby: police
AFP, Published on 10/01/2012
» A New Zealand woman who fooled her family into believing she was pregnant has been charged with abduction after allegedly walking into a hospital and stealing a new-born baby, according to police.
White House chief of staff quits
AFP, Published on 10/01/2012
» President Barack Obama said his chief of staff Bill Daley, brought into the White House to repair tarnished ties with big business, was stepping down in an early election-year staff shake-up.
Japan to hand over Australian anti-whaling activists
AFP, Published on 10/01/2012
» An Australian customs vessel was Tuesday steaming towards the Southern Ocean to pick up three anti-whaling activists held on a Japanese ship after Tokyo agreed to release them.
White House chief of staff steps down
AFP, Published on 10/01/2012
» President Barack Obama said Monday his chief of staff Bill Daley, brought into the White House to repair tarnished ties with big business, was stepping down in an early election-year staff shake-up.