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Vietnam independence hero General Giap dead at 102
AFP, Published on 05/10/2013
» Vietnam's legendary General Vo Nguyen Giap, whose guerrilla tactics defeated the French and American armies, died Friday at the age of 102, prompting an outpouring of tributes for the independence hero.
IMF slashes Irish growth forecasts
AFP, Published on 05/10/2013
» The International Monetary Fund on Friday slashed its growth forecasts for Ireland after predicting weaker consumer demand and export growth for the bailed-out eurozone nation.
Fire takes froth off Tesla shares
AFP, Published on 05/10/2013
» A fire in a Tesla luxury sedan sent its shares sinking this week, leaving analysts debating whether the electric car maker's promise justified a 400 percent share price run-up.
In IPO, Twitter seeks to be 'anti-Facebook'
AFP, Published on 05/10/2013
» Twitter's $1 billion stock offering suggests a cautious Wall Street debut by the popular messaging platform, careful to avoid the mistakes made by its larger counterpart Facebook last year, say analysts.
Long, soggy weekend in store at Presidents Cup
AFP, Published on 05/10/2013
» United States and Internationals golfers were looking at a long and soggy weekend at the Presidents Cup, which resumed Friday at Muirfield Village following heavy rain and a severe thunderstorm.
Govt hails court ruling on budget
News, Published on 05/10/2013
» The government has hailed a Constitution Court ruling yesterday which dismissed a complaint seeking to block the 2014 national budget.
Ministry denies copying Louis Vuitton with linen
News, Published on 05/10/2013
» The Social Development and Human Security Ministry has been accused of violating the intellectual property rights of Louis Vuitton by producing table linen bearing a monogram that reportedly resembles the iconic brand.
Rebel boss says troops took 55 Karen
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/10/2013
» Luther Htoo, a former leader of the Karen rebel God's Army, yesterday claimed 55 males belonging to his group were captured by the Thai military 13 years ago and have not been seen since.
Sukhumbhand voices fears of floods in 25 communities
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/10/2013
» Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra has expressed concern over possible flooding in 25 communities in the capital given high Chao Phraya River levels forecast for the middle of the month.
Water office confident dam will go ahead
News, Published on 05/10/2013
» Water and flood management officials believe the environmental and health impact assessment for the controversial Mae Wong dam is "well-rounded" and will be approved, enabling the government to proceed with the project.