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Farmer Nutriam gets her money
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/01/2014
» Nutriam is a rice farmer from Kalasin. Like tens of thousands of other farmers around the country, she has been waiting and waiting for her money from the government. Today she got it.
The election: Words you need to know
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/01/2014
» Despite the obstacles to a smooth election Sunday, we will still likely to see much of the basic election vocabulary. Let's get started today so you can be prepared for our Bangkok Post election coverage.
McIlroy masterclass lights up Dubai
AFP, Published on 31/01/2014
» Rory McIlroy confirmed he is back on top form with a stunning 63 as the first round of the $2.5 million Dubai Desert Classic got underway Thursday with a barrage of birdies.
French star Marceau sings on China TV New Year gala
AFP, Published on 31/01/2014
» Frencactress Sophie Marceau performed "La Vie En Rose" on Chinese state broadcaster CCTV's New Year gala Thursday, a show watched by hundreds of millions of people.
Bank of Cyprus unfreezes 950m euros
AFP, Published on 31/01/2014
» Bank of Cyprus, the island's largest lender, released 950 million euros ($1.29 billion) in six-month certificates of deposit it had locked in following a haircut on savings during a March bailout of the economy.
Football 'ultras' add to pressure on Ukraine president
AFP, Published on 31/01/2014
» Groups of hardcore football fans from across Ukraine have emerged as a driving force in the protests against President Viktor Yanukovych, adding to the pressure on him even in his eastern strongholds.
'Surreal' new father Lydiate back with Wales
AFP, Published on 31/01/2014
» Dan Lydiate returned to training camp following the birth of his daughter this week, with the Wales flanker all set to play for the champions in their Six Nations opener against Italy on Saturday.
Panama releases 32 N. Koreans in arms case
AFP, Published on 31/01/2014
» Panamanian authorities have released 32 of the 35 North Koreans detained since July after an undeclared cargo of Cuban arms was found on their ship, prosecutors said Thursday.
Philippine negotiator calls on spoiler rebels to give up
AFP, Published on 31/01/2014
» The Philippines' chief peace negotiator with Muslim rebels called Thursday on breakaway guerrillas still fighting the government to turn themselves in, as the death toll from this week's clashes rose to 41.
Philippines stands firm in diplomatic row with Hong Kong
AFP, Published on 31/01/2014
» The Philippines insisted Thursday it would not apologise for a 2010 hostage crisis in which Hong Kong tourists died, saying its response to the tragedy had been generous and compassionate.