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Prom's journey (5): Say “hi” to San Francisco
Published on 06/07/2016
» Prom Putthisri’s US adventure continues. This week, he "escapes" from literature class to go on a dream trip to the San Francisco area and a surprise or two.
Google to create virtual tours of Loire Valley chateaux
AFP, Published on 06/07/2016
» PARIS - Google has signed up with 18 Loire Valley chateaux to create virtual tours of the former royal dwellings, the Internet giant's Cultural Institute said Tuesday.
Cheapest tickets for 2018 World Cup: 3,700 baht
AFP, Published on 06/07/2016
» MOSCOW - The cheapest tickets for the 2018 World Cup in Russia will cost $105 (about 3,700 baht), with a place in the stands for the final costing at least $455, FIFA announced on Tuesday.
Maldives foreign minister quits over death penalty
AFP, Published on 06/07/2016
» MALé (MALDIVES) - The Maldives' foreign minister resigned Tuesday, citing "irreconcilable disagreements" with the president over a proposed implementation of the death penalty in the politically troubled nation.
Dalai Lama to visit France in September
AFP, Published on 06/07/2016
» PARIS - The Dalai Lama will visit France from September 12-18 for his first stay in the country in five years, organisers said Tuesday.
As streaming booms, audio overtakes video in US
AFP, Published on 06/07/2016
» NEW YORK - Americans have for the first time streamed more music on audio services such as Spotify than through videos, in a welcome shift for the industry, a study said Tuesday.
May wins first round of contest to pick UK's Brexit leader
AFP, Published on 06/07/2016
» LONDON - Theresa May emerged on top after the first round of voting for Britain's next leader as MPs cast their initial ballots in the contest to replace David Cameron Tuesday.
Chanel gives young pretenders a lesson in haute couture
AFP, Published on 06/07/2016
» PARIS - Chanel pulled the curtain back on its Paris haute couture show Tuesday to reveal the secret life of its studios, where a small army of tailors, embroiderers and plumers turn out some of the world's most expensive clothes.
Tour de France stage win a 'relief' for Kittel
AFP, Published on 06/07/2016
» LIMOGES (FRANCE) - Marcel Kittel said his Tour de France stage win on Tuesday was a relief following a nightmare 2015.
Venus relishes long road back to big time at Wimbledon
AFP, Published on 06/07/2016
» LONDON - Venus Williams insisted she never stopped believing she could conquer the long road back to the top after the five-time champion reached the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time in seven years.