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Fugitive Udon red-shirt leader gets 2 years
Online Reporters, Published on 28/06/2016
» The Supreme Court on Tuesday sentenced Kwanchai Sarakham, chairman of the red-shirt Khon Rak Udon group, to two years in jail in absentia for his role in a political violence eight years ago.
JAL pilot arrested for hitting policeman, flight cancelled
Published on 28/06/2016
» TOKYO - A Japan Airlines co-pilot was arrested Monday for hitting a policeman in central Japan, resulting in cancellation of a morning flight he was due to board the following day, the airline said.
The Monday after Brexit (UPDATE TUES)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/06/2016
» The first full day of trading after the Brexit vote is over and it was a rough one. Asia was mixed but US and European stocks tumbled badly. We followed the turmoil all day and today we end with a short summary.
Tangled overhead wires of Bangkok: Bill Gates concerned
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/06/2016
» Bangkok's tangled wires, well-known for making a big mess when trucks knock down 18+ power poles, misunderstood by the billionaire philanthropist.
Nishikori cruises into Wimbledon second round
AFP, Published on 28/06/2016
» LONDON - Kei Nishikori started his bid to finally make a strong run at Wimbledon with a 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 first round victory over Australia's Sam Groth on Monday.
Qatar using 3D printers to find perfect pitch
AFP, Published on 28/06/2016
» DOHA - Following concerns over poor quality pitches at Euro 2016, Qatar has employed a high-tech solution to avoid similar criticisms of its World Cup in 2022 -- 3D printers and wind tunnels.
3-D printed micro-camera can be injected with a syringe
AFP, Published on 28/06/2016
» PARIS - German engineers have created a camera no bigger than a grain of salt that could change the future of health imaging -- and clandestine surveillance.
Naples bakers make you an offer you can't refuse
AFP, Published on 28/06/2016
» ROME - In Italy's southern city of Naples, if you want to buy or sell bread, there's only one supplier to go to -- and you'd better not refuse.
S&P downgrades UK AAA credit rating
AFP, Published on 28/06/2016
» LONDON - Ratings agency Standard & Poor's removed the United Kingdom's coveted AAA status on Monday because of its vote to leave the European Union, downgrading it by two notches with a negative outlook.
Italy dump Spain out of Euro 2016
AFP, Published on 28/06/2016
» PARIS - Giorgio Chiellini and Graziano Pelle scored the goals as Italy exacted revenge for their Euro 2012 final hammering by dumping Spain out of Euro 2016 with a deserved 2-0 last 16 win in Paris on Monday.