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Thais made up 16% of trafficking victims in Japan in 2015
Kyodo News, Published on 18/02/2016
» Thai nationals accounted for more than 16% of human-trafficking victims identified in Japan last year when the country reported a record number of cases.
Toyota recalls 2.87m cars globally over possible seatbelt fault
Published on 18/02/2016
» TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp said Thursday it is recalling 2.87 million sport utility vehicles worldwide to fix a possible problem with their rear seatbelts that could be severed in a severe crash.
What I Learned Setting up a business in Thailand: 2) Fighting to Becoming Legal
Published on 18/02/2016
» Some surprises and headaches for the Lexicon team as they get serious about starting a business here in Bangkok.
Syrian behind Ankara bomb attack that killed 28
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» ANKARA - At least five people were killed and 10 wounded in a car bomb targeting the Turkish military in the capital Ankara on Wednesday, the city's governor said.
First convoy of aid enters besieged Syrian town: Red Crescent
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» DAMASCUS - A convoy carrying food and medicine arrived in a besieged rebel-held town close to Damascus Wednesday, the Red Crescent said, the first aid delivery since world powers agreed on humanitarian access across Syria.
Rare rainstorm delays Garcia in Dubai upset win
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» DUBAI - Caroline Garcia of France waited out a rain interruption of three and a half hours on Wednesday before advancing to her first quarter-final at the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Carla Suarez Navarro.
US planned major cyberattack on Iran, Berlin fest doc claims
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» BERLIN - Oscar winner Alex Gibney said Wednesday he hopes his new documentary "Zero Days" exposing the secret scope of the US cyber warfare programme will "rattle some cages" to trigger a debate about a global IT arms race.
'The Strength of a Dream' can deliver Olympics to Paris
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» PARIS - The Paris bid team competing to win the right to host the 2024 Olympics unveiled its slogan 'The Strength of a Dream", and rolled out a series of proposed world renowned Olympic sites on Wednesday.
Pope to defend migrants at Mexico-US border mass
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» CIUDAD JUAREZ (MEXICO) - Thousands flocked to Mexico's border with the United States on Wednesday for a huge mass with Pope Francis focusing on immigration -- a heated topic on the US presidential campaign trail.
Tusk warns 'no guarantee' of Brexit deal as Merkel backs Cameron
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» BRUSSELS - European Council head Donald Tusk warned Wednesday ahead of a key summit there was "no guarantee" EU leaders would reach a deal to keep Britain in the bloc as German Chancellor Angela Merkel backed London's demands for reform.