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Making it rain
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 21/02/2018
» On 20 July, 1969, Thailand underwent its first ever test run of the Royal Rainmaking Project. Initiated by King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1955, the project is one of the late king's most recognised achievements, bringing rain to thousands of drought-stricken Thai farmers.
Peru court orders Fujimori tried for 1992 mass killing: official
AFP, Published on 20/02/2018
» LIMA: A Peruvian court ordered former president Alberto Fujimori on Monday to stand trial for the 1992 killings of six farmers, arguing that he lacks immunity despite a recent pardon for a different crime.
The new era of globalisation
Business, Published on 20/02/2018
» There were two seminal political developments in 2016: the UK’s vote to exit the European Union and Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election. While diverse dynamics drove each development, a key factor in both countries appeared to be diminished public support for deeper international integration, reflected in growing hostility to cross-border flows of goods and people, which are core elements of what we have come to know as globalisation.
Merkel brings possible successor to Berlin
Associated Press, Published on 19/02/2018
» BERLIN: Chancellor Angela Merkel proposed Monday that the governor of Germany's tiny western state of Saarland run her party's day-to-day operations -- putting her in prime position eventually to succeed Mrs Merkel as leader of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union.
Thaksin calls for party unity ahead of promised election
Reuters, Published on 19/02/2018
» Fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra met lawmakers from the Pheu Thai Party in Hong Kong where he called for party unity ahead of an approaching general election, party members said on Monday.
Portrait of lese majeste exile Somsak sold to help activists
Reuters, Published on 19/02/2018
» A portrait of a prominent critic of the monarchy was sold in an online auction for 211,120 baht, which will go into a fund for activists facing legal cases in the country, including royal insult cases, a manager for the fund said on Monday.
One India, one election
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 19/02/2018
» After introducing a single nationwide Goods and Services Tax in India, the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now floating the idea of a single election day for the entire country.
'Senator Tammy' still breaking barriers
Associated Press, Published on 19/02/2018
» WASHINGTON: Breaking down barriers is nothing new for Senator Tammy Duckworth, and that's the way she likes it.
US firearms 'debate' rages over school shooting
Associated Press, Published on 19/02/2018
» PARKLAND, Florida - Pressure is growing for tougher gun-control laws after a mass shooting at a Florida high school, with thousands of angry protesters at state rallies demanding immediate action from lawmakers, and more demonstrations planned across the country in the weeks ahead.
Army takes over security in Rio
Published on 17/02/2018
» RIO DE JANIERO: Brazil’s president has defended putting an army general in charge of Rio de Janeiro’s security forces to contain a rising tide of violence, saying the circumstances required extreme measures.