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Twitter acts to curb 'abusive,' 'hateful' content
AFP, Published on 30/12/2015
» WASHINGTON - Twitter said Tuesday it was taking new steps to stem "abusive behavior and hateful conduct" on the global messaging platform.
Truth must prevail
News, Postbag, Published on 30/12/2015
» The Thai police chief believes the protests that happened both in Myanmar and Thailand were politically influenced (BP, Dec 29). That sounds like a witch-hunt rather than an effort to find the facts.
N. Korean official in charge of ties with South dies: Pyongyang
AFP, Published on 30/12/2015
» SEOUL - A top North Korean official in charge of ties with South Korea and reunification was killed in a traffic accident, Pyongyang's state media said Wednesday.
Kompany blow as Man City frustrated by Leicester
AFP, Published on 30/12/2015
» LEICESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester City could be without captain Vincent Kompany for up to four weeks with the calf injury that kept him out of Tuesday's goalless draw at Leicester.
Hornets' sting help fuel Bryant's "killer instinct"
AFP, Published on 30/12/2015
» LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant says his passion for winning was shaped in part by the snubbing he received from the team that drafted him into the NBA back in 1996.
Al Jazeera seeks to clarify Manning controversy
AFP, Published on 30/12/2015
» LOS ANGELES - Al Jazeera insisted Tuesday it had never alleged Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning used human growth hormone, the most explosive insinuation in the network's major investigation into doping in sports.
'Glee' actor arrested in US for child porn possession
AFP, Published on 30/12/2015
» LOS ANGELES - US actor Mark Salling, best known for his role on the musical comedy series "Glee," was arrested in Los Angeles on Tuesday for alleged possession of child pornography, police said.
Gold prices steady at B18,350
Online Reporters, Published on 30/12/2015
» Gold prices were unchanged at 18,350 baht per baht-weight in Bangkok on Wednesday.
US general: More troops may be needed in Afghanistan
AFP, Published on 30/12/2015
» WASHINGTON - The top US and NATO military commander in Afghanistan may seek additional American troops to help local forces as they struggle to contain the Taliban insurgency, USA Today reported.
Small boats in line for big day in Sydney-Hobart race
AFP, Published on 30/12/2015
» SYDNEY - One of the smallest yachts in the Sydney to Hobart race emerged Wednesday as a favourite to win overall honours in the rugged blue ocean classic.