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To markets, To (Indie) markets
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/09/2014
» You would think Bangkokians have their shopping needs fulfilled to the brim already, given the ever-growing number of malls out there. To the contrary, there are many more special marketplaces that are popping up around the capital to offer different vibes and goodies. This weekend alone there will be two niche markets – Million Bike Market for bicyclists and Pet Design Fair for dog and cat people. We have decided to help you diversify your shopping experience with our pick of indie markets. We can’t be held responsible if you run out of cash before the end of the month, though.
Pakistan rushes to protect more cities from floods
AFP, Published on 12/09/2014
» Pakistani authorities Thursday moved to protect two major cities from raging floodwaters, readying explosives to divert swollen rivers, in a crisis which has hit nearly two million people.
Japan newspaper apologises for false Fukushima report
AFP, Published on 12/09/2014
» TOKYO - The publisher of Japan's leading newspaper apologised to readers Thursday for several serious errors in its reporting, retracting an article that claimed workers abandoned their posts during the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Shark-munching Spinosaurus was first-known water dino
AFP, Published on 12/09/2014
» There once was a dinosaur, bigger than a T. rex, that swam with the sharks -- and ate them for dinner.
Argentina moves to sidestep US hedge funds in debt row
AFP, Published on 12/09/2014
» Argentina passed a measure Thursday aimed at sidestepping a US court order that has blocked the country from paying back debt tied up in a feud with hedge funds.
Van Gaal happy to swap misfiring Welbeck for Falcao
AFP, Published on 12/09/2014
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admits the chance to sign Colombia striker Radamel Falcao made the less prolific Danny Welbeck surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.
Kim takes four-shot lead at Evian Championship
AFP, Published on 12/09/2014
» EVIAN (FRANCE) - South Korean teen Kim Hyo Joo set the Evian Championship alight as she hit ten birdies in a record breaking first round ten-under-par 61 on Thursday.
Vatican sees closer Vietnam ties as bridge to Asia
AFP, Published on 12/09/2014
» VATICAN CITY - The Vatican said Thursday it was committed to reestablishing diplomatic ties with Vietnam as part of a bid to better relations with Asia in general.
Tensions spiral over Russian gas
AFP, Published on 12/09/2014
» WARSAW - Poland on Thursday accused Russia's Gazprom of slashing gas deliveries by half, which analysts said was likely aimed at sending a message to the EU amid tensions over the Ukraine conflict.
Master planner of NY Fashion Week turns page on history
AFP, Published on 12/09/2014
» NEW YORK - Aged 90, the master planner of New York Fashion Week, Ruth Finley, is turning the page on 70 years of history.