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Malaria deaths fall 60 percent since 2000: UN
AFP, Published on 17/09/2015
» GENEVA - Malaria deaths worldwide have fallen by 60 percent since 2000, the UN said, with improved diagnostic tests and the massive distribution of mosquito nets aiding dramatic progress against the disease.
Republican presidential field turns on Trump at debate
AFP, Published on 17/09/2015
» SIMI VALLEY (UNITED STATES) - Republican presidential candidates collectively turned their sights on frontrunner Donald Trump at the party's second debate, taking aim at his lack of political experience and his sometimes abrasive style.
Altice to buy Cablevision for $17.7 bn
AFP, Published on 17/09/2015
» NEW YORK - European telecoms giant Altice, run by Franco-Israeli media magnate Patrick Drahi, is to buy the number-four US cable operator Cablevision for $17.7 billion, including debt, a source close to the deal told AFP.
New Zealand Q2 economic growth disappoints
AFP, Published on 17/09/2015
» WELLINGTON - New Zealand's farm-dependent economy is growing more slowly than expected, official figures showed Thursday, feeding expectation of further interest rate cuts.
Marine police claim 'self defence' in firing on Vietnamese fishermen
Reuters, Published on 17/09/2015
» Thai maritime police said they opened fire on a Vietnamese fishing boat while trying to intercept another vessel in waters near Malaysia last week, a clash Vietnamese state media said killed a fisherman and wounded two others.
Gold prices up B150 to B19,050
Online Reporters, Published on 17/09/2015
» The Gold Traders Association this morning announced buying prices at 18,677.12 baht per baht weight for gold ornaments and 18,950 baht per baht weight for gold bar.
Chaos at Hungary border as police tear gas migrants
AFP, Published on 17/09/2015
» RöSZKE (HUNGARY) - Hungarian riot police fired tear gas and water cannon at crowds of refugees and migrants desperate to cross the border from Serbia, while others carved out a new route and headed for Croatia.
Pressure all on Murray at Davis Cup, says Aussie veteran Hewitt
AFP, Published on 17/09/2015
» GLASGOW - Australian veteran Lleyton Hewitt says the pressure is all on Andy Murray as he attempts to lead his Great Britain side to Davis Cup glory.
Japan 'chop tackle' to counter Springbok bulk
AFP, Published on 17/09/2015
» BRIGHTON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Japan have perfected the art of the "chop tackle" to counter heavyweight opponents like South Africa at the Rugby World Cup, according to defence coach Leigh Jones.
New BoT chief gets 62.4% confidence vote
Online Reporters, Published on 17/09/2015
» Leading economists gave an overall 64.4% vote of confidence for Veerathai Santiprabhob, who will become the Bank of Thailand governor from Oct 1, in an opinion survey by Bangkok University, or Bangkok Poll.