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Clinton in China as activist case looms
AFP, Published on 02/05/2012
» US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Beijing Wednesday for talks with Chinese leaders amid a looming diplomatic row over a blind activist said to be under US protection after fleeing house arrest.
Sound deal: Dolby puts name on Oscars venue
AFP, Published on 02/05/2012
» The Hollywood venue that hosts the annual Oscars show was renamed the Dolby Theatre, after the audio pioneer gained naming rights previously held by bankrupt camera company Kodak.
Economists pan govt but PM hits new high
News, Published on 02/05/2012
» Economists have slated the government for its economic performance over the past nine months, while the prime minister is revelling in new highs of popularity, two separate polls have revealed.
Drought replaces floods
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/05/2012
» Nature has not been kind to residents of the Central Plains. Within months, the flood crisis has turned into a drought crisis.
Gold prices for Wednesday
Online Reporters, Published on 02/05/2012
» The Gold Traders Association this morning set the buying price at 23,755.72 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 24,100 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.
Explosions heard in Kabul, US embassy sounds alarm
AFP, Published on 02/05/2012
» At least two explosions were heard in the Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday shortly after US President Barack Obama paid a surprise brief visit to the country.
Despite pressure, Murdoch has iron grip on empire
AFP, Published on 02/05/2012
» Rupert Murdoch faces stepped up pressure over control of News Corp. following a blistering report from British lawmakers on a hacking scandal but his grip on the firm is not in immediate danger, analysts say.
Stoudemire to miss NBA playoff game after hand surgery
AFP, Published on 02/05/2012
» New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire, who smashed his left hand into a window protecting a fire extinguisher after a loss, will miss the next game after minor surgery to repair a small muscle.
Japanese trio set for French Cup showdown
AFP, Published on 02/05/2012
» World Cup winners Aya Sameshima and Rumi Utsugi helped power Montpellier into the final of the French Cup women's tournament for the fourth straight year with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Paris Saint Germain.
Science ensures N.Korea nuclear test would be no secret
AFP, Published on 02/05/2012
» North Korea remains largely cut off from the Internet and mobile phone technology that links much of modern society, but any nuclear test would be swiftly revealed by global scientists, experts say.