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China foreign news ban criticised by media group
AFP, Published on 18/04/2013
» A press freedom group Thursday criticised a ruling that bans Chinese journalists from quoting foreign news outlets without permission, a move that further tightens Beijing's control of the media.
10 more PAD leaders indicted
Online Reporters, Published on 18/04/2013
» Ten more leading members of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) have been indicted in the Criminal Court on terrorism and other charges in connection with the seizure of Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports in 2008.
Many injured in Texas plant explosion
Published on 18/04/2013
» A major explosion at a fertilizer plant outside the Texas town of Waco Wednesday left several people injured, and was so powerful it set fire to nearby buildings, authorities said.
Car exports up in March
Online Reporters, Published on 18/04/2013
» A total of 102,742 vehicles were exported in March, up 14.39% on March 2012, and an increase of 8.69% on February, Surapong Paisitpatanapong, spokesman for the Automotive Industry Club, said on Thursday.
Charter bills scrutiny set at 15 days
Online Reporters, Published on 18/04/2013
» The joint sitting of the House of Representatives and the Senate on Thursday agreed by a vote of 356-19 that the committees set up early this month to scrutinise three charter amendment bills should each complete their task in 15 days and report back by April 19.
SET down 5.31 points midday
Online Reporters, Published on 18/04/2013
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went down 5.31 points, or 0.35%, to close at 1,516.22 points at the end of trading session this morning. The trade value was 16.99 billion baht, with 2.98 billion shares traded.
Boat sinks on Indonesian river; 1 dead
dpa, Published on 18/04/2013
» A motor boat sank on a river in Indonesia's East Kalimantan province, leaving one person dead and about 20 missing, an official said Thursday.
Jazz defeat hands Lakers playoff berth
AFP, Published on 18/04/2013
» The Los Angeles Lakers gained the last berth in the NBA playoffs courtesy of a Utah defeat on Wednesday, then battled to a 99-95 overtime victory over Houston in their regular-season finale.
UN tips faster Asian growth, urges poverty action
AFP, Published on 18/04/2013
» Asia-Pacific growth will edge up this year on the back of a recovery in the US and emerging nations, a UN study said Thursday, but it urged governments to take bolder steps to lift millions out of poverty.
Fresh financial crisis case against S&P in Australia
AFP, Published on 18/04/2013
» Lawyers who won a landmark case in Australia against Standard & Poor's over financial products that collapsed ahead of the financial crisis launched a new action Thursday against the ratings agency.