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Malaysia approves anti-fake news bill ahead of polls
Associated Press, Published on 02/04/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's parliament on Monday passed a new law prohibiting fake news that critics fear will be abused to silence dissent ahead of a general election.
France braces for mass rail strikes
AFP, Published on 02/04/2018
» PARIS - France braced Monday for the start of three months of rolling rail strikes, the first in a series of walkouts affecting everything from energy to garbage collection as President Emmanuel Macron's reform agenda comes up against resistance.
Inflation up 0.79% y-o-y in March, below forecast
Reuters, Published on 02/04/2018
» Thailand's annual headline inflation rate rose in March, but missed forecasts and was below the central bank's target range, giving policymakers leeway to keep monetary policy loose to help economic growth.
French railways warn of major disruption ahead of anti-Macron strike
AFP, Published on 02/04/2018
» PARIS: French state railway operator SNCF warned Sunday of major disruption caused by strikes this week that analysts say will be a major test of how much weight the country's once fearsome trade unions still carry.
Macron reform drive is make-or-break for French unions
AFP, Published on 01/04/2018
» PARIS - Facing a wave of reforms by President Emmanuel Macron touching nearly every aspect of daily life, French unions kick off a wave of strikes Tuesday that analysts say will test how much weight they still carry.
Malala lands in Pakistani district where she was shot
AFP, Published on 31/03/2018
» MINGORA (PAKISTAN) - Malala Yousafzai landed in the Swat valley Saturday for her first visit back to the once militant-infested Pakistani region where she was shot in the head by the Taliban more than five years ago.
Malala lands in Pakistani district where she was shot
AFP, Published on 31/03/2018
» MINGORA, Pakistan: Malala Yousafzai landed in the Swat valley Saturday for her first visit back to the once militant-infested Pakistani region where she was shot in the head by the Taliban more than five years ago.
Hopes rest on new president to reinvigorate govt
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 31/03/2018
» President Win Myint has been sworn in as Myanmar's new president, raising hopes that with him at the helm government administration will be strengthened and revitalised.
Vietnam economy grows at best rate in a decade
AFP, Published on 29/03/2018
» HANOI: Vietnam's economy grew at its fastest pace in a decade during the first quarter of the year, data showed Thursday, driven by a surge in electronics manufacturing and exports.
Two Koreas in high-level talks ahead of April 27 summit
AFP, Published on 29/03/2018
» SEOUL: Senior officials of the two Koreas met Thursday to prepare for a rare inter-Korean summit on April 27.