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Local food specialties boost Japan tourism
Published on 02/09/2015
» TOKYO — From dumplings to fried noodles, more and more municipalities in Japan are promoting specialty dishes as a way to attract tourists and revitalise their economies.
Commonwealth Games: Durban poised to win 2022 bid
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» AUCKLAND - Durban is set to be officially anointed host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Wednesday, making it the first African city to ever host the event.
Prime suspect arrested, but where, when? (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/09/2015
» Police have arrested a foreign man described by authorities as the prime suspect in the bombing of the Erawan shrine. But inconsistencies emerged Tuesday over the location of the suspect's arrest. Today, Thai officials insist it was in Thailand.
French justice ministry hired 40,000 undeclared workers: report
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» PARIS - France's justice ministry promised Tuesday to take action after an investigation leaked in the press found it had hired over 40,000 undeclared workers on a casual basis.
Investors flee once-popular emerging markets
Associated Press, Published on 02/09/2015
» NEW YORK: If you think investors in US stocks have had it rough, consider the hapless folks who followed Wall Street’s advice to buy emerging-market stocks.
Shanghai stocks plunge 4.39% at the open
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» SHANGHAI - Shanghai stocks opened down 4.39% Wednesday on deepening gloom over the Chinese economy which slammed global markets overnight, dealers said.
Guatemala's President Perez barred from leaving the country
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» GUATEMALA CITY - A Guatemalan judge barred President Otto Perez from leaving the country, hours after he was stripped of his immunity due to his alleged role in a customs fraud, the prosecutor's office said.
Obama tours glacier to highlight march of climate change
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK (UNITED STATES) - US President Barack Obama viewed Alaska's monumental Exit Glacier, in a bid to drive home the impact climate change is already having on America.
Gold prices unchanged at B19,300
Online Reporters, Published on 02/09/2015
» The Gold Traders Association this morning announced buying prices at 18,919.68 baht per baht weight for gold ornaments and 19,200 baht per baht weight for gold bars.
National artist Pongsak dies at 79
Online Reporters, Published on 02/09/2015
» Pongsak Chantaruka, a national artist in the field of performing arts (folk songs), died of a lung ailment on Tuesday at Sappasitprasong Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani province. He was 79.