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France fines Google maximum penalty in data privacy row
AFP, Published on 09/01/2014
» France's data protection watchdog on Wednesday fined Google 150,000 euros ($205,000) -- the maximum possible -- for failing to comply with its privacy guidelines for personal data.
EU lawmakers begin 'tough' talks on new bank oversight system
AFP, Published on 09/01/2014
» The European Parliament launched "tough negotiations" with EU member states on Wednesday on enacting a new bank regulatory system meant to prevent any repetition of the financial crisis.
NASA extends space station life to 2024
AFP, Published on 09/01/2014
» The International Space Station will operate for an additional four years, or until 2024, the US space agency said Wednesday.
Hong Kong mulls following China to destroy ivory stockpile
AFP, Published on 09/01/2014
» Hong Kong's government is considering destroying its stockpile of over 30 tonnes of ivory obtained through seizures of elephant tusks, it said Wednesday.
Court adds to govt's poll woes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2014
» The government-sponsored charter amendment to Section 190 is unlawful, the Constitution Court ruled yesterday, dealing another blow to the government's poll hopes.
Transport Ministry to open up 18,000 parking spots for protest
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/01/2014
» The Transport Ministry has allocated five car parking zones around the capital for commuters travelling into the inner areas on Monday during the so-called Bangkok shutdown.
Capo readies cops, troops for campaign
News, Published on 09/01/2014
» Almost 100 companies of police and military forces will be deployed to handle protesters who have vowed to shut down Bangkok from Monday.
Red shirts stay loyal in Nonthaburi base
News, Published on 09/01/2014
» Red shirts in Nonthaburi deny their supporters are changing colour and supporting the anti-government movement.
Diplomats question govt about 'shutdown'
News, Thanida Tansubhapol, Published on 09/01/2014
» Foreign diplomats and representatives of international organisations in Bangkok have voiced concerns over their safety during the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) mass rally to "shut down" the capital on Monday.
Yuthasak coy on chancesof military intervention
News, Published on 09/01/2014
» Caretaker Deputy Defence Minister Yuthasak Sasiprapa yesterday seemed reluctant to rule out the possibility of a military coup.