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China's new stock regulator faces old problems
AFP, Published on 22/02/2016
» SHANGHAI - A new stock market regulator chief could give China's beleaguered shares a short-term lift, but analysts say Liu Shiyu faces the same old problems as his ousted predecessor: shattered market confidence and the need for sweeping reforms.
FBI chief: Apple encryption fracas about victims, justice
AFP, Published on 22/02/2016
» WASHINGTON — A court order the US government requested to force Apple to unlock an iPhone linked to the San Bernardino shooting rampage is about "the victims and justice," FBI Director James Comey said.
China to close 1,000 coal mines
Reuters, Published on 22/02/2016
» BEIJING — China will aim to close more than 1,000 coal mines over the course of this year, with a total production capacity of 60 million tonnes, as part of its plans to tackle a price-sapping supply glut in the sector, the country's energy regulator said.
Asian stocks advance as China climbs
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/02/2016
» SYDNEY — Asian stocks rose, reversing earlier losses as Chinese stocks climbed to their highest in almost a month and oil rebounded above $30 a barrel, lifting energy shares.
Uganda opposition leader taken into police custody
AFP, Published on 22/02/2016
» KAMPALA - Uganda's main opposition leader was taken by police on Monday to a city police station from his home where he has been under house arrest since Friday.
Eurozone business activity slows in February
AFP, Published on 22/02/2016
» BRUSSELS - Eurozone private sector business activity slowed sharply in February, a closely watched survey said on Monday, with a warning that the economic outlook could weaken even further.
Charter writers agree to spell out community rights
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/02/2016
» The Constitution Drafting Committee has agreed to spell out in the new draft communities' right to sue state agencies and the requirement for environmental and health impact assessments for all large projects following numerous complaints.
Hamilton forced to 'raise the bar' for gruelling F1 title defence
AFP, Published on 22/02/2016
» BARCELONA - A refreshed Lewis Hamilton insists he is prepared for the most gruelling Formula One season of his life as he attempts to deliver a third consecutive world championship for Mercedes.
Udomdej: Auditor-general clears Rajabhakti Park
Online Reporters, Published on 22/02/2016
» The Office of the Auditor-General has found no corruption in the Rajabhakti Park project, Deputy Defence Minister Udomdej Sitabutr said on Monday.
Oil price to start 'slow recovery in 2017'
AFP, Published on 22/02/2016
» PARIS - World oil prices are unlikely to rise from current levels before 2017, and even then their recovery will be slow as massive oil stocks feed into the market, the IEA said Monday.