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G7 leaders make stop at Shinto shrine
AFP, Published on 26/05/2016
» ISE (JAPAN) - World leaders indulged in a spot of tourism Thursday, wandering through an ancient shrine, in a visit that took them to the heart of Japan's native Shinto religion.
San Jose Sharks reach first Stanley Cup final
AFP, Published on 26/05/2016
» LOS ANGELES - The San Jose Sharks advanced to their first Stanley Cup final in franchise history by fending off the St. Louis Blues 5-2 in game six of their Eastern Conference series.
New England Patriots urge judges to hear Tom Brady's ban appeal
AFP, Published on 26/05/2016
» NEW YORK - The reigning Super Bowl champion New England Patriots filed a federal court brief Wednesday asking the US Second Circuit Court of Appeals to hear Tom Brady's "Deflategate" suspension appeal.
New Zealand cricket coach Hesson extends contract
AFP, Published on 26/05/2016
» WELLINGTON - Black Caps mentor Mike Hesson has extended his contract until the 2019 World Cup, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said Thursday, describing him as the best coach in the country's history.
SET up 1.80 to 1,399.43 at midday
Online Reporters, Published on 26/05/2016
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index climbed 0.13%, or 1.80 points, to 1,399.43 on Thursday.
125 victims of political violence to get compensation
Online Reporters, Published on 26/05/2016
» The Social Development and Human Security Ministry's Social Development and Welfare Department has released an initial list of 125 victims of the political violence of 2013-2014 who are entitled to compensation.
Natural gas: Chevron to sell as govt seeks more
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/05/2016
» For Chevron, Thailand is country with 2nd highest volume after US but it plans to sell its US$500 million stake in Thai gas field, reportedly.
BoT chief keeps exports target, says economy durable
Reuters, Published on 26/05/2016
» Thailand is strong enough to weather volatile global markets due to its low foreign debt and lower foreign investment in stocks and bonds, the central bank chief said on Thursday, though the economy is one of the most sluggish in Southeast Asia.
Police dogs train to sniff out terror threat at Rio Olympics
AFP, Published on 26/05/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Police dogs in Brazil are more used to sniffing out drugs than explosives, but with the Olympics coming up, they have been training hard to help thwart potential terrorist attacks.
Ex-captain Horwill back in Wallaby fold for England
AFP, Published on 26/05/2016
» SYDNEY - Veteran lock and former captain James Horwill was recalled to the Wallabies' training squad Thursday for their upcoming Tests against England, with code-hopper Karmichael Hunt also included among 10 uncapped players.