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Loy Krathong round-up
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/11/2013
» This year's Loy Krathong will take place on Sunday (Nov 17). Don't let the ongoing political tension stop you from celebrating (like it would anyway). Here's our round-up of Loy Krathong celebrations and insights into this special day.
Iran freezes expansion of nuclear activities: IAEA
AFP, Published on 15/11/2013
» Iran has frozen the expansion of its nuclear activities, a UN atomic watchdog report said Thursday, in a possible confidence-building measure by new President Hassan Rouhani before talks next week.
Obama: we deserved to be 'slapped' over health rollout
AFP, Published on 15/11/2013
» Barack Obama admitted Thursday he deserved to be "slapped around" over the chaotic debut of his health care law, and pledged to work hard to restore confidence in his reeling presidency.
Kovalainen replaces Raikkonen for Lotus drive
AFP, Published on 15/11/2013
» Finn Heikki Kovalainen is Lotus’s replacement for compatriot Kimi Raikkonen at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix and the season-ending race in Brazil, the stable announced Thursday.
Djokovic, Stepanek to open Davis Cup final
AFP, Published on 15/11/2013
» Serbia's Novak Djokovic will face Radek Stepanek of holders the Czech Republic in the opening rubber of the Davis Cup final starting on Friday, following Thursday's draw.
Corbisiero set for knee surgery
AFP, Published on 15/11/2013
» England and British and Irish Lions prop Alex Corbisiero faces a lengthy spell out of action after his club, Northampton, said Thursday he required knee surgery.
Pakistan police kill six suspected militants
AFP, Published on 15/11/2013
» Pakistani police on Thursday shot dead six suspected militants thought to be planning a major sectarian attack and seized explosives, suicide vests and weapons in a raid in Karachi, an official said.
Man dies, toddler critical in new Cambodia bird flu cases
AFP, Published on 15/11/2013
» A 29-year-old man has died from bird flu in Cambodia and a toddler is critically ill with the virus after carrying sick and dead poultry from a market, health authorities said Thursday.
Thailand to oppose temple plan
News, Published on 15/11/2013
» Thailand will oppose any move by Cambodia to submit a management plan for the Preah Vihear temple to the World Heritage Committee's (WHC) consideration for the time being.
Plodprasop whistles back
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 15/11/2013
» Deputy Prime Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi on Thursday slammed the anti-government whistle-blowing campaign as rude, likening it to "getting spat on".