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Koh Tao murders: DNA matches, confessions obtained, crime re-enacted
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/10/2014
» Thai police have confirmed that DNA samples obtained from two Myanmar workers match that of DNA found on the body of the female tourist. The two have both allegedly confessed to carrying out the crime and this afternoon, the re-enacted it before a large group of police and onlookers.
Day 5: HK leader agrees to talk
AFP, Published on 03/10/2014
» Students whose peaceful pro-democracy protests have gripped Hong Kong on Friday agreed to hold talks with the government while vowing to continue their occupation, as the city's underfire leader refused to stand down.
Turkish MPs back military action as jihadists advance
AFP, Published on 03/10/2014
» Turkey's parliament Thursday authorised military action against the Islamic State jihadist group, whose fighters have battled their way to the doorstep of a key town across the border in Syria.
Shelling in Ukraine rebel hub kills Swiss Red Cross worker
AFP, Published on 03/10/2014
» Shelling in the centre of the main rebel-held city in Ukraine's east killed a Swiss Red Cross worker Thursday, tearing badly at a weakly observed four-week truce meant to defuse Europe's worst crisis in decades.
Taiwanese drama trails controversy at Busan film festival
AFP, Published on 03/10/2014
» BUSAN (SOUTH KOREA) - The 19th Busan International Film Festival opened Thursday with a parade of stars on the red carpet and the screening of a controversial Taiwanese film set against a backdrop of tension with China.
Ryder Cup stars outshone by unheralded Wilson
AFP, Published on 03/10/2014
» ST ANDREWS (UNITED KINGDOM) - Unheralded Oliver Wilson outshone four members of Europe's victorious Ryder Cup team on the opening day of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on Thursday.
US lifts 40-year arms ban to boost Vietnam sea defense
AFP, Published on 03/10/2014
» In a decision expected to anger China, the US is partly lifting a 40-year-old ban on arms sales to former foe Vietnam to help boost its defenses in the tense South China Sea.
Mainland Chinese shoppers stay clear of Hong Kong
AFP, Published on 03/10/2014
» HONG KONG - Sleek luxury store fronts plastered with political slogans and shops eerily empty of customers: the scenes in protest-gripped Hong Kong have left unsuspecting mainland Chinese visitors stunned in peak holiday season.
Facebook tightens reins on research at social network
AFP, Published on 03/10/2014
» Facebook tightened the reins Thursday on its research methods in the wake of an outcry by members who felt manipulated by a secret study into how posts affect moods.