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Singapore to scan fingerprints of all visitors from June
Published on 27/01/2016
» SINGAPORE — Singapore will scan and record the fingerprints of all visitors to the city-state from June this year, in a move aimed at beefing up security amid a rise in the perceived threat of terror attacks in Southeast Asia, a minister told parliament on Wednesday.
Japan vows support for new Myanmar government
Published on 27/01/2016
» TOKYO — Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida conveyed Wednesday to senior officials of Myanmar's National League for Democracy Tokyo's support for the Southeast Asian country's incoming government to be led by the party following its landslide victory in last November's general election.
The chill is ending (Updated Wed.)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/01/2016
» Bangkokians awoke Wednesday to more chilly temperatures, but this should be the last full day of natural air conditioning as normal weather gradually returns. Northern areas will remain cool for longer, however.
Looking trendy, but stupid
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 27/01/2016
» There must be many redundant angels wandering about this so-called Land of Smiles - to match the number of gullible people who have nothing better to do than raise these infant-like Angel Child dolls - Thailand's latest trendy fad.
'Active shooter' reported at San Diego military hospital: official
AFP, Published on 27/01/2016
» SAN DIEGO - An "active shooter" was reported at a San Diego military hospital Tuesday, the facility in southern California said, warning people inside to take cover or fight back.
New head for scandal-hit S.America federation
AFP, Published on 27/01/2016
» ASUNCION - South American soccer confederation CONMEBOL Tuesday chose Paraguay football association chief Alejandro Dominguez as its new president, as three former heads face US indictments in the FIFA corruption scandal.
Cudmore facing punishment for Clermont outburst
AFP, Published on 27/01/2016
» CLERMONT-FERRAND (FRANCE) - Clermont second row Jamie Cudmore will face "appropriate punishment" after lashing out at the French Top 14 side's management following their European Champions Cup exit, club president Eric De Cromieres said on Tuesday.
Head of China's statistics bureau probed for corruption
AFP, Published on 27/01/2016
» BEIJING - The head of China's statistics bureau, responsible for calculating the country's economic figures, is being probed for corruption, a watchdog said Tuesday, the latest target of a high-level anti-graft drive.
Kerry to urge China to press North Korea
AFP, Published on 27/01/2016
» BEIJING - US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Beijing Tuesday evening for meetings with senior government leaders, with North Korea top of the agenda following the reclusive state's fourth nuclear test earlier this month.
Chanel swaps bling for eco-inspired haute couture
AFP, Published on 27/01/2016
» PARIS - Languid models strutting along a grass-covered catwalk in Paris on Tuesday showed off Chanel's ecologically-inspired haute couture collection that avoided most of the red carpet flash.