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Pemika faces final judgement in fraud case
Online Reporters, Published on 10/05/2016
» The Supreme Court will on Wednesday deliver a decision on an appeal against a fraud conviction by a former psychology student, who got a jail term for swindling a doctor out of more than 8 million baht.
Bomb attack targeting police rocks Turkish city of Diyarbakir
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» DIYARBAKIR (TURKEY) - A car bomb attack targeting police on Tuesday rocked the majority-Kurdish Turkish city of Diyarbakir, wounding at least 15 members of the security forces, reports said.
Cannes rolls out red carpet amid tight security
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» CANNES (FRANCE) - Cannes began rolling out the red carpet Tuesday as stars including Kristen Stewart and Blake Lively swept into town for the world's top film festival whose dazzle is being tested by stiff security measures.
France forces through contested labour bill without vote
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» PARIS - France's Socialist government on Tuesday used a constitutional tactic to bypass parliament and ram through a labour reform bill that has sparked two months of massive street protests.
'Exclusive' Chinese talks pave way for AC Milan takeover
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» MILAN - AC Milan moved a step closer to a takeover after the struggling Serie A giants announced the start of "exclusive negotiating rights" with Chinese investors on Tuesday.
Brazil World Cup winner warns tourists on Rio Olympic dangers
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilian World Cup winner Rivaldo has warned tourists to keep away from Rio de Janeiro during the Olympics in three months, saying the city is too dangerous.
Global stock markets rise on oil, Greece
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» LONDON - Global stock markets rose on Tuesday, buoyed by a mix of firming oil prices, reassuring Chinese data and likely fresh bailout funds looming for Greece after eurozone talks.
Curry named NBA MVP for second straight year
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» NEW YORK - Golden State superstar Stephen Curry was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the second straight year on Tuesday following his record-breaking contribution to the Warriors' historic season.
Heavier is now healthier than in 1970s: study
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» MIAMI - Being on the heavier side may not be as dangerous as it was in the 1970s, according to a study Tuesday that points to the protective effects of a few extra pounds.
WADA probes fresh Russian doping allegations
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» MONTREAL - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said Tuesday it was investigating fresh claims of Russian doping involving four Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics gold medallists.