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Kosuke Kitajima keen to swim at Rio Olympics
AFP, Published on 28/09/2012
» Japan's four-time Olympic swimming champion Kosuke Kitajima, who missed out on an individual medal at the London Games, says he is keen to line up at the poolside in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
Thais prefer booze to milk
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2012
» Thais drink three litres of alcoholic beverages per head for every litre of milk they consume, according to figures released as part of a campaign to steer people away from alcohol towards healthier alternatives.
Samsung gets the diamond treatment
AFP, Published on 28/09/2012
» A Swarovski diamond-studded Samsung Galaxy S3 has gone on sale.
Wallabies are 'destroying' me, says fly-half Cooper
AFP, Published on 28/09/2012
» Disgruntled fly-half Quade Cooper has again lashed out against the Wallabies' set-up, saying the environment within the Australian team was "destroying" him as a player.
Photo evidence: Volunteer traffic police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/09/2012
» Trained volunteers will take photos of drivers breaking laws and post to police website as evidence.
Shebab Islamists abandon last stronghold in Somalia
AFP, Published on 28/09/2012
» Al-Qaeda linked Shebab rebels said on Saturday they have abandoned the southern Somali port city of Kismayo, their last bastion in the country, a day after an assault by African Union troops.
France set to boost taxes with deficit-cutting budget
AFP, Published on 28/09/2012
» France presents its 2013 budget Friday with President Francois Hollande's Socialist government set to boost taxes on the rich and businesses in a bid to hit tough deficit-reduction targets.
Youths believe 'nice guys finish last'
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2012
» A majority of Thai youth believe that being a good person doesn’t pay off, according to the latest ABAC Poll released on Friday.
Yongyuth resigns from cabinet
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2012
» Pheu Thai leader Yongyuth Wichaidit announced his resignation from the cabinet on Friday, resigning from the positions of deputy prime minister and interior minister in the face of mounting pressure over the controversial Alpine land case.
German slain on Koh Samui
Published on 28/09/2012
» A German tourist was stabbed to death on Koh Samui in the early hours of Friday morning.