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Yingluck saw the coup coming
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/11/2014
» Yingluck Shinawatra said she knew from the day she became prime minister her administration would end up toppled from power in a military coup, just as her brother, Thaksin Shinawatra, was.
Baby amulets: Kuman Thong
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/11/2014
» Among the superstitutious, Kuman Thong, or baby amulets, remain as popular as ever, and, although illegal, actual baby body parts are sometimes used to make them.
Netanyahu warns of 'grave mistake' if France recognises Palestine
AFP, Published on 24/11/2014
» JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Sunday that France's parliament would be making a "grave mistake" if it recognises a Palestinian state in a vote on December 2.
Iraqi forces retake ground from jihadists
AFP, Published on 24/11/2014
» Iraqi security forces and pro-government fighters on Sunday retook areas from jihadists near the Iranian border in an operation that left 20 Kurdish troops dead, security officials said.
Norwegian prodigy Carlsen retains World Chess championship
AFP, Published on 24/11/2014
» Norwegian prodigy Magnus Carlsen retained his title as World Chess Champion on Sunday, defeating rival Viswanathan Anand for the second year in a row.
Woeful Liverpool lose to Palace
AFP, Published on 24/11/2014
» LONDON - Liverpool's Selhurst Park curse returned to haunt them on Sunday as late goals from Joe Ledley and Mile Jedinak earned Crystal Palace a 3-1 victory in rain-soaked south London.
Cool-headed Cagliari hold Napoli in 3-3 thriller
AFP, Published on 24/11/2014
» MILAN - Cool-headed Cagliari fought back from a two-goal deficit to claim a precious 3-3 draw away to Napoli on Sunday, which left Rafael Benitez's men six points behind second-placed Roma.
Koudelka wins ski jump World Cup opener
AFP, Published on 24/11/2014
» KLINGENTHAL (GERMANY) - Roman Koudelka of the Czech Republic won the opening round of the ski jumping World Cup on Sunday to register his first career victory.
Vettel ends Red Bull career on low note
AFP, Published on 24/11/2014
» ABU DHABI - Sebastian Vettel bade a sad farewell to Red Bull and a disappointing 2014 season on Sunday when he finished eighth in the championship-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Northampton recapture Premiership summit
AFP, Published on 24/11/2014
» LONDON - Northampton returned to the top of the English Premiership on Sunday after overcoming Saracens 31-24 at a rain-lashed Allianz Park in London.