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Energy turmoil changes map of global market: IEA
AFP, Published on 13/11/2013
» A vast upheaval in energy markets with the rise of shale oil and of demand in emerging economies is changing the fuel map of the globe, the IEA said on Tuesday.
World's largest orange diamond sold for $31.5 mn in Swiss auction
AFP, Published on 13/11/2013
» A spectacular and rare orange diamond, the largest known gem of its kind, was on Tuesday auctioned off for a record $31.5 million in Geneva.
China, Russia return to UN Rights Council
AFP, Published on 13/11/2013
» China, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Cuba won seats on the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday, despite fierce international criticism of their records.
More than 5,000 flee erupting Indonesian volcano
AFP, Published on 13/11/2013
» More than 5,000 people have fled their homes in western Indonesia in recent days following a series of violent volcanic eruptions, an official said Tuesday.
PM insists troops will stay put
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2013
» Thai military forces will stay put in the border area surrounding the Preah Vihear temple, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Tuesday.
Govt expects attendance at protests to drop off
News, Published on 13/11/2013
» The government expects attendance at the anti-government protests to drop as it has promised to scrap the blanket amnesty bill.
New Jakkrit suspect surrenders to police
News, Published on 13/11/2013
» Another suspect allegedly involved in the killing of former national sports shooter Jakkrit Panichpatikum yesterday turned himself in to police and declared his innocence.
Protesters petition HM King
News, Published on 13/11/2013
» Anti-government protesters have petitioned His Majesty the King for a "people's council" to replace the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
DSI to probe city rally leaders
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 13/11/2013
» Pheu Thai Party spokesman Prompong Nopparit yesterday petitioned the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to launch a probe against the nine Democrat Party MPs who resigned yesterday to focus fully on leading the anti-government protest.
Business opposes Dem call to wage civil disobedience
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2013
» The private sector opposes the Democrat Party's civil disobedience campaign, particularly the call to stop working and paying taxes.