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Germany sees different anti-Semitism than 1930s
News, Published on 17/09/2014
» It should surprise no one that representatives from across Germany's political establishment, including the president and chancellor, turned out for a rally against anti-Semitism in Berlin on Sunday, given the country's history and a series of ugly anti-Israel protests this summer. The small size of the crowd was less expected, but Germany isn't sliding back into the habits of the 1930s — today's anti-Semitism has an altogether different source.
EOS 7D upgrade
Business, Published on 17/09/2014
» Masami Kawasaki, president of Canon Marketing Japan Inc, introduces the new high performance D-SLR camera 'EOS 7D Mark II' at the company's headquarters in Tokyo yesterday. The EOS 7D Mark II, which replaces the five-year-old EOS 7D, will go on sale in November. AFP
Ornate offerings
News, Published on 17/09/2014
» These traditional crafted items including elaborate head gear were made by inmates at Thon Buri Remand Prison. The Corrections Department plans to turn some of its 143 prisons nationwide into learning and skills training centres for inmates.Tawatchai Kemgumnerd
China puts Uighur professor on trial for separatism
AFP, Published on 17/09/2014
» URUMQI (CHINA) - A prominent scholar from China's mostly-Muslim Uighur minority will deny separatism at his trial Wednesday, as critics warn the prosecution -- in which he faces a life sentence -- will worsen tensions in violence-wracked Xinjiang.
Tesco Lotus in 3G talks with CAT
Business, Published on 17/09/2014
» Retail giant Tesco Lotus is jumping into the highly competitive cellular market under a partnership with CAT Telecom Plc.
V-Gulliver expects mileage in used cars
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 17/09/2014
» Tokyo: V-Gulliver Co, a joint venture between used-car dealer Gulliver International and a leading Thai insurance firm, aims to modernise Thailand's used-car business in terms of quality, convenience and variety.