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World trade growth to slow to 3.7% this year: WTO
AFP, Published on 13/04/2012
» Global trade growth, already weaker than predicted in 2011, will further slow this year as the EU fights recession and even China's dynamic growth loses pace, the World Trade Organization said Thursday.
Liverpool boss backs under-pressure Dalglish
AFP, Published on 13/04/2012
» Liverpool chairman Tom Werner insisted on Thursday that manager Kenny Dalglish's job is safe and backed the Anfield legend to bring the good old days back to the misfiring club.
Mercedes' rear wing given green light
AFP, Published on 13/04/2012
» Mercedes will be able to use their controversial "F-duct" rear wing at Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai after a protest from rivals Lotus was dismissed by race stewards.
Google likely next in antitrust push on tech giants
AFP, Published on 13/04/2012
» Google is likely the next major tech target of US and EU trust-busters after the US Justice Department sued Apple for illegally colluding with publishers in the e-book market, legal experts said.
Thaksin targets birthday
News, Published on 13/04/2012
» Ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has indicated that the red shirts are preparing to take him back to Thailand this year as his birthday present, although he insists he no longer aspires to be a government leader again.
ICT minister rejects claims tsunami response was slow
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/04/2012
» Information and Communication Technology Minister Anudith Nakornthap yesterday rejected allegations that the government was slow to respond to the tsunami threat on Wednesday.
Residents experience the dark side of life at the coalface
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/04/2012
» It was finally a day to enjoy for six-year-old Nong Namtarn, who spent the whole afternoon playing outside with her friends. Unlike much of the past week, the weather was clear today, thanks to strong rains the night before.
Armed forces pool wish list
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/04/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has ordered the armed forces to combine their arms purchase plans into one package deal for cabinet consideration, Defence Minister ACM Sukumpol Suwanatat said.
Myanmar workers stand to get reprieve
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/04/2012
» The Labour Ministry is likely to seek cabinet approval to extend the nationality verification deadline for Myanmar migrant workers.
Strikes break out in wake of wage policy
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/04/2012
» Two strikes have broken out at large processing companies in the past week as employers respond to the government's minimum wage policy with what workers say are cutbacks in conditions.