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Rim conquers pain to finish second at weightlifting Worlds
AFP, Published on 28/11/2015
» HOUSTON - Olympic gold medalist Rim Jong-Sim defied the doctor's advice and a painful hip injury to finish second in dramatic fashion in the women's 75kg category at the World Weightlifting Championships.
South Korean police ban planned anti-government rally
AFP, Published on 28/11/2015
» SEOUL - South Korean police on Saturday banned a anti-government demonstration planned in Seoul next week, citing concerns the protest could turn violent, a spokesman said.
Singaporeans protest planned performance by Adam Lambert
Published on 28/11/2015
» SINGAPORE — The scheduled performance by American pop star Adam Lambert during Singapore's new year countdown show has sparked a culture clash in the form of an online petitions.
Gates billions to back huge clean-energy fund
Published on 28/11/2015
» WASHINGTON — Bill Gates will announce the creation of a multibillion-dollar clean energy fund on Monday at the opening of the Paris summit intended to forge a global accord to cut planet-warming emissions, according to people with knowledge of the plan.
Teen designer from Isan takes on prejudice
Published on 28/11/2015
» From skirts made from bamboo chicken cages to billowy dresses crafted from mosquito nets, a teenager from Khon Kaen is elevating everyday items of rural life to the catwalk to challenge entrenched prejudices of hi-so Bangkok.
Manila returns to 'supersonic age' with fighter jets
Published on 28/11/2015
» CLARK AIR BASE — The Philippines on Saturday took delivery of two Korean-made fighter jets — the country's first supersonic combat aircraft in a decade — as part of a new drive to strengthen its underfunded military amid an escalating territorial feud with China.
Queen wraps up nostalgic Malta visit with boat trip
AFP, Published on 28/11/2015
» VALLETTA - Queen Elizabeth prepared for an action-packed final day of a state visit to Malta on Saturday, including a picturesque boat trip around the Mediterranean island she once called home.
Spieth keeps Australian Open defence alive
AFP, Published on 28/11/2015
» SYDNEY - World number one Jordan Spieth brilliantly kept alive a successful defence of his title on Saturday with an eagle at the penultimate hole on day three of the Australian Open in Sydney.
Suu Kyi lays down law to new MPs
AFP, Published on 28/11/2015
» YANGON - Aung San Suu Kyi has warned newly minted MPs she will not tolerate poor discipline or wrongdoing, party members said Saturday, as Myanmar's democracy champion began marshalling her opposition for government amid sky-high expectations.
Philippines goes supersonic again with Korean jets
AFP, Published on 28/11/2015
» CLARK AIR BASE (PHILIPPINES) - The Philippines took delivery of two South Korean-made FA-50 aircraft on Saturday, marking the country's return to supersonic fighter jet status after almost a decade, amid growing tensions with China.