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The big issue: A scandal per day
Alan Dawson, Published on 24/04/2016
» The public learned a bit more about how the system works, and it was not a pretty sight. The lesson of the week was arguably that anyone — literally anyone who can do it, does it. Not only does it but actually takes it as an expected perk.
Nearly 72,000 cases of Zika in Colombia since October
AFP, Published on 24/04/2016
» BOGOTA - Nearly 72,000 cases of Zika have been reported in Colombia since October, with almost 13,000 occurring in pregnant women, although the country is going through a decline in outbreaks, health authorities said Saturday.
Fire hits Khlong Yai garbage dump site
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 24/04/2016
» TRAT -- A fire broke out in a pile of 600,000 tonnes of garbage awaiting disposal near Pailin beach in Khlong Yai district of this eastern province on Saturday night.
Trump, Clinton aim to seal deal in Tuesday primaries
AFP, Published on 24/04/2016
» WASHINGTON - US presidential frontrunners Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump seek to deliver knockout blows against their rivals in Tuesday's five high-stakes primaries, with pressure mounting to wrap up the nomination races and pivot toward the general election battle.
Beyonce celebrates black women in intricate album-film
AFP, Published on 24/04/2016
» NEW YORK - Pop superstar Beyonce released a musically diverse new album in the form of a film Saturday, a bold tribute to the perseverance of African American women.
Nick Kyrgios headlines ATP Estoril after Tsonga defection
AFP, Published on 24/04/2016
» ESTORIL (PORTUGAL) - The patchy star power of unpredictable Nick Kyrgios may be required to add some spark to the hard-luck Estoril Open which begins on Monday after a late injury pullout from Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
Rugby 7s star Savea drops Olympic dream to focus on All Blacks
AFP, Published on 24/04/2016
» WELLINGTON - Dynamic New Zealand sevens star Ardie Savea has abandoned his Olympic dream, announcing Sunday he wants to focus on trying to establish an All Blacks Test career.
Australian cyclist Porte on the slow-burner after 2015 'disaster'
AFP, Published on 24/04/2016
» LIEGE (BELGIUM) - Richie Porte believes he has managed his efforts better this year as he builds up to July's Tour de France.
Ratchanok makes the people happy - Poll
Online Reporters, Published on 24/04/2016
» News about Ratchanok Intanon becoming the first Thai world No.1 badminton player is the most significant news story that makes the people happy, an opinion survey conducted by Suan Susit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll, says.
Obama embracing ally Merkel on farewell trip to Germany
AFP, Published on 24/04/2016
» LONDON - Barack Obama makes a valedictory visit to Germany on Sunday at the invitation of Angela Merkel, a leader who has become his primary European interlocutor and political kindred spirit.