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Asian markets up, Europe steady
Published on 27/02/2015
» HONG KONG — Asian markets were largely stronger Friday after US inflation data renewed speculation of an interest rate hike, advancing despite disappointing Japanese figures that challenged Tokyo's war on falling prices.
Politician's pigs cause stink
Jumphol Nikomruk, Published on 27/02/2015
» RAYONG — A local resident has called on Rayong provincial authorities to tackle foul smells emanating from four pig farms run by a local politician as previous complaints had fallen on deaf ears.
Fears mount for Iraq heritage after IS museum rampage
AFP, Published on 27/02/2015
» BAGHDAD - Archaeologists expressed fears Friday that after ransacking the Mosul museum in Iraq, Islamic State group jihadists would embark on a systematic destruction of heritage in areas under their control.
S. Africa family reunited with child snatched in 1997
AFP, Published on 27/02/2015
» CAPE TOWN - A baby stolen from her sleeping mother's arms shortly after birth has been found by the family through an astonishing coincidence 17 years later, South African police said Friday.
Airbus profits take off in 2014, no turbulence seen in 2015
AFP, Published on 27/02/2015
» MUNICH (GERMANY) - Airbus Group said Friday its net profit soared 59 percent in 2014 thanks to record deliveries of passenger jets and that it expects revenue and operating profits to climb further this year.
India growth to top 8% in 2015/16
AFP, Published on 27/02/2015
» NEW DELHI - India's economy will grow by more than eight percent in the next financial year, the government said in a report published Friday, a day ahead of its first full-year national budget.
Prince William swaps royal notes with Japan emperor
AFP, Published on 27/02/2015
» TOKYO - Britain's Prince William compared royal notes with Japan's imperial family on Friday in the tradition-laden Imperial Palace that dominates central Tokyo.
Somali pirates free 2011 Thai hostages
Published on 27/02/2015
» Four Thai fishermen held hostage by Somali pirates for nearly five years have been released, officials in the African nation said Friday.
GM cutting Thai output, jobs
Published on 27/02/2015
» General Motors said on Friday that it would phase out production of its Chevrolet Sonic cars in Thailand by midyear and lay off workers at its Rayong factory.
Sek Loso sued for defaming MD
Online Reporters, Published on 27/02/2015
» The Criminal Court on Friday accepted a lawsuit filed by a doctor against rock star Sek Loso for defaming him and his family on Facebook.