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Abbot murdered in Bung Kan
Published on 25/07/2013
» A senior monk was stabbed viciously to death at Wat Arankeeree in Bung Kan's So Phisai district on Thursday, a report said.
Secretariat's spending questioned
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2013
» An opposition member of the House committee scrutinising the 2014 Budget Bill on Thursday asked the Secretariat of the House of Representatives to clarify its spending of state cash and questioned its transparency.
Spanish unemployment falls, with glimmer of hope
AFP, Published on 25/07/2013
» Spanish unemployment has fallen for the first time in two years, official data showed on Thursday, a day after the central bank said the recession-hit country seemed close to a recovery.
Credit Suisse posts jump in second-quarter profits
AFP, Published on 25/07/2013
» Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse on Thursday said its second-quarter profit had risen by 32% from a year ago to 1.04 billion francs (840,000 euros, $1.1 billion), largely thanks to a strong trading performance.
Yaya Toure backs 'unbelievable' Pellegrini
AFP, Published on 25/07/2013
» Influential midfielder Yaya Toure on Thursday backed new manager Manuel Pellegrini to bring silverware to Manchester City, describing him as "unbelievable".
Crowd-funding a pocket PC
AFP Relax News, Published on 25/07/2013
» Canonical wants to bring a smartphone capable of replacing the desktop PC to market and all it needs to succeed is the small matter of $32 million in crowd-sourced funding.
The ultimate home cinema experience on a budget
AFP Relax News, Published on 25/07/2013
» As well as a simple-to-use, Blu-ray-quality video library and streaming service, the new Kaleidescape Cinema One offers consumers a chance to see how the super rich relax.
Government moves to contain protests outside of Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2013
» The Interior Ministry moved on Thursday to snuff out expected protests against the government, as the political focus shifts back to parliament and the amnesty bills when the House resumes next week.
Japanese women live longer
AFP, Published on 25/07/2013
» TOKYO - Japan's women retook their place as the world's longest-lived last year, edging out Hong Kongers as their life expectancy bounced back from the dip caused by the 2011 tsunami, officials said Thursday.
Committee wants senate fully elected
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2013
» The parliament committee scrutinising the constitution amendment bill has proposed the make up of the Senate be amended to have 200 elected members, Pheu Thai MP for Chiang Rai Samart Kaewmeechai said.