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Plastic bag suicide in Naklua
Published on 03/08/2013
» A Swedish man who called his country’s embassy with a suicide threat apparently delivered on his intention. Police found the body of David Cavallin, 43, lying on his bed with a suffocating plastic bag over his head. There was no sign of a struggle or third-party presence; the mobile phone he used was next to the body. Neighbors said Cavallin was a cheerful character who did not appear to have any problems and loved to exercise in his bare feet. The Swedish embassy, which told the police of the fateful phone call, said officials would cooperate in the investigation.
Mental health under threat
Published on 03/08/2013
» City Hall hosted a public awareness event at Pattaya school number 11 to pinpoint the various threats to the health and well-being of today’s youngsters. Topics included poverty, aggression, family conflicts, alcohol and substance abuse, and physical disability. Lecturer Pongsak Tungkana said that education in school should supplement parental advice about the social problems affecting many children.
Thousands bid farewell to late Ecuador star
AFP, Published on 03/08/2013
» Thousands of fans filed past the coffin of Ecuadoran football hero Christian Benitez for a statesman-like farewell in Quito on Friday after an autopsy confirmed he had died of heart failure in Qatar.
Duminy stars in South Africa win over Sri Lanka
AFP, Published on 03/08/2013
» JP Duminy starred with bat and ball as South Africa overcame Sri Lanka in an exciting 12-run victory in the first Twenty20 international in Colombo on Friday.
Atapuma wins Poland stage, Riblon takes yellow
AFP, Published on 03/08/2013
» Colombian Darwin Atapuma climbed to victory on the sixth stage of the Tour of Poland on Friday after 190km around Bukowina Tatrzanska.
Defiant Cambodian PM vows to lead new government
AFP, Published on 03/08/2013
» Cambodia's strongman Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday vowed to establish a government under his leadership despite allegations by the opposition party of massive electoral fraud.
Title-chasing Ogier takes Finland lead
AFP, Published on 03/08/2013
» World championship leader Sebastien Ogier took charge of the Rally of Finland on Friday driving his Volkswagen to a 38-second lead over Belgian Thierry Neuville in a Ford.
US official: China's rights record getting worse
AFP, Published on 03/08/2013
» Human rights conditions in China are worsening, a senior US official said Friday, accusing Beijing of harassing activists' family members and repressing ethnic and religious minorities.
One of Myanmar's 'Moustache Brothers' satirical trio dies
AFP, Published on 03/08/2013
» One of the Moustache Brothers, a celebrated Myanmar comic trio whose satirical swipes at their nation's former regime saw them banned, blacklisted and arrested, died on Friday, his brother told AFP.
Eagles send Cooper away after racist remarks
AFP, Published on 03/08/2013
» Philadelphia Eagles receiver Riley Cooper was excused from all team activities by the NFL club on Friday as controversy grew regarding a racist slur he uttered in June.