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Tasty Trivia
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/05/2016
» There's no question that Thai food is among the most popular cuisines in the world. But have you ever wondered how these palatable dishes of our pride and joy came into being?
Myanmar president, Suu Kyi visit Laos on first state trip
Published on 06/05/2016
» VIENTIANE - Myanmar's President Htin Kyaw made his first state visit to Laos on Friday, accompanied by Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, for a meeting with Lao President Bounnhang Vorachith at the presidential palace in Vientiane.
Popular Japanese mascot back to work in quake-hit Kumamoto
Published on 06/05/2016
» KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - The popular black bear character Kumamon has resumed activities as the official mascot of Kumamoto, three weeks after the southwestern Japanese prefecture was devastated by the first of two major earthquakes.
Russian orchestra performs in Syria's war-scarred Palmyra
AFP, Published on 06/05/2016
» PALMYRA (SYRIA) - Leading Russian musicians on Thursday staged a classical concert in the ancient theatre of Syria's ravaged Palmyra in a show by the Kremlin to herald its successes in the war-torn country.
Brazil name youthful squad for Copa America
AFP, Published on 06/05/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil coach Dunga on Thursday named a youthful squad for the Copa America Centenario in the United States in June, with the country having one eye on the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in August.
Immature Tomic not committed enough - Djokovic
AFP, Published on 06/05/2016
» MADRID - World number one Novak Djokovic has encouraged troubled Australian star Bernard Tomic to take his profession more seriously after he spectacularly gave up in losing to Fabio Fognini at the Madrid Masters.
NBA Pacers part company with Frank Vogel
AFP, Published on 06/05/2016
» LOS ANGELES - The Indiana Pacers parted company with head coach Frank Vogel on Thursday after five seasons with the franchise.
Fear spreads as Thai junta jails online critics
AFP, Published on 06/05/2016
» BANGKOK - The Thai junta's fresh arrests of online critics is spreading paranoia across the country, say rights activists, with eight people being held for disparaging the regime on Facebook.
Amazon steps up air game with new cargo deal
AFP, Published on 06/05/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Online retail colossus Amazon on Thursday boosted its fledgling air cargo service as it moves to gain more independence from freight firms for delivery of online purchases.
Brexit would make UK 'less attractive' for Japanese companies: Abe
AFP, Published on 06/05/2016
» LONDON - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday warned that Britain would become "less attractive" for Japanese investment if it votes to leave the European Union in a June referendum.