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6.8-magnitude quake rocks PNG
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» A strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Papua New Guinea's north Wednesday as seismologists warned there could be considerable damage in Aitape, where a giant tsunami in 1998 killed more than 2,000 people.
Were 'hobbit' hominids island dwarfs?
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» Japanese scientists on Tuesday waded into a row over so-called "hobbit" hominids whose remains, found on a remote Indonesian island a decade ago, have unleashed one of the fiercest disputes in anthropology.
Gold prices dive 2,350 baht
Online Reporters, Published on 17/04/2013
» The Gold Traders Association this morning announced the buying prices at 18,631.64 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 18,900 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.
'Thousands' of Pakistanis affected by Iran quake
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» Thousands of Pakistanis have been affected by a huge earthquake in Iran that damaged hundreds of homes and killed at least 41 people, sparking a military rescue effort in the remote region.
Psy's 'Gentleman' hits 100 mn YouTube views
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» "Gangnam Style" star Psy's new music video crossed the 100 million views mark on YouTube Wednesday, shattering another record on the video-sharing site since its much-anticipated weekend debut.
Miyazato aims to defend her Hawaii crown
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» Japan's Ai Miyazato is back to defend her crown at the LPGA Tour's LOTTE Championship after beating Azahara Munoz and Meena Lee by four strokes to claim the inaugural title in 2012.
Wallaby Mitchell heading to France
AFP, Published on 17/04/2013
» Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell has opted not to re-sign with the Australian Rugby Union and is reportedly set to join former Test centre Matt Giteau at French club Toulon.
SET down 2.63 points at opening
Online Reporters, Published on 17/04/2013
» Thai stocks opened down 0.17% at the start of trade this morning.
Ranger wounded in Narathiwat (pic)
Waedao Harai, Published on 17/04/2013
» One paramilitary ranger was critically injured when gunmen attacked a security checkpoint on Narathiwat’s Si Sakhon district on Tuesday night.
TFEX expands band on metal futures
Published on 17/04/2013
» The Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) has expanded the ceiling and floor of gold and futures trading to 20%, up from 10%, it was announced in a statement issued Wednesday morning.