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Ex-health minister named E. Timor PM
Kyodo News, Published on 10/02/2015
» East Timor's President Taur Matan Ruak on Tuesday endorsed the leading political party's decision to nominate former Health Minister Rui Araujo as the tiny nation's next prime minister, replacing Xanana Gusmao who resigned Friday.
Prayut in Japan: Election promise (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/02/2015
» Bangkok Post editor Pichai Chuensuksawadi continues his coverage of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's visit to Japan. Yesterday, the Thai PM promised elections would be held at the end of this year or early next.
Photography: Learning by doing
Published on 10/02/2015
» Student intern Leo Feypel learns that taking a news photo is much more difficult than he thought, but it is also quite fun.
Bahrain closes Saudi prince's TV channel after less than 24 hours
AFP, Published on 10/02/2015
» Bahrain on Monday permanently closed a Saudi billionaire's pan-Arab news channel after less than 24 hours on air, in what an analyst called a worsening of press freedom.
Sterling gets 'incredible' Liverpool deal
AFP, Published on 10/02/2015
» LONDON - Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has told Raheem Sterling he should accept the club's "incredible" contract offer for the good of his career.
Obama delays Ukraine arms decision amid diplomatic whirlwind
AFP, Published on 10/02/2015
» US President Barack Obama agreed to hold off a controversial decision on sending arms to Ukraine until German-led efforts to broker a ceasefire with Russia are given a chance.
Three to face Blatter in FIFA vote
AFP, Published on 10/02/2015
» LAUSANNE - A FIFA electoral committee on Monday approved incumbent Sepp Blatter and three rivals for an election for the presidency of football's global governing body to be held on May 29.
Germany's lost youth in focus at Berlin film fest
AFP, Published on 10/02/2015
» BERLIN - The Berlin film festival turned the spotlight Monday on the rise of neo-Nazis, amid the turmoil after the fall of the Wall, with the drama "As We Were Dreaming".
Philippines, Indonesia sign anti-drug trafficking accord
AFP, Published on 10/02/2015
» MANILA - Indonesia and the Philippines on Monday signed an agreement on combatting drug crime, despite ongoing efforts by Manila to prevent the execution of a Filipina on Indonesian death row for heroin smuggling.
Families of Australians on Indonesia death row in emotional appeal
AFP, Published on 10/02/2015
» JAKARTA - The mothers of two Australian drug smugglers on death row in Indonesia tearfully begged authorities on Monday to "spare our sons' lives", as their lawyer revealed plans for a last-gasp legal bid.