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Trump says he may not accept election result
Reuters, Published on 20/10/2016
» LAS VEGAS - Republican candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday would not commit to accepting the outcome of the Nov 8 US presidential election if he loses, challenging a cornerstone of American democracy and sending shockwaves across the political spectrum.
EU leaders to get tough on Russia
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» BRUSSELS - Divided EU leaders will seek a tougher strategy to deal with Russia at a summit in Brussels Thursday amid threats of sanctions over Moscow's involvement in Syria.
Deadly Turkish strikes on Syrian Kurdish militants
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» ANKARA - Turkish warplanes struck Syrian Kurdish militia targets in northern Syria and killed up to 200 militants, state media quoted the military as saying Thursday.
Post-Brexit spike in EU citizenship applications by Britons
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» LONDON - European Union countries have recorded a surge in citizenship applications from Britons in the wake of the country's vote to leave the bloc, figures gathered by the Guardian newspaper showed Thursday.
Renault-Nissan's Ghosn to head Mitsubishi Motors
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» TOKYO - Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn will become chairman of Mitsubishi Motors, the firm said Thursday, as Japan's number two automaker takes a one-third stake in its scandal-hit rival.
Myanmar giant jade stone 'too big to move'
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» YANGON - A 174-tonne piece of jade worth millions of dollars that was uncovered in Myanmar will have to stay where it is for now -- because its owners don't have equipment strong enough to move it.
All Blacks to fight French bid for Cruden
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» AUCKLAND - New Zealand will do all they can to keep Aaron Cruden with the All Blacks, coach Steve Hansen revealed Thursday as the fly-half weighs up a lucrative offer to join French club Montpellier.
Motors prepare to take on Al Ain in AFC Champions League final
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» SEOUL - A painful defeat on penalties is driving Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors as they prepare to take on Al Ain in the AFC Champions League final, their coach said.
Man charged with rape-murder of 7-year-old neighbour
Published on 20/10/2016
» SURAT THANI - A man who was released from prison last month has been charged with the rape and murder of his neighbour's seven-year-old daughter at her home on Oct 17.
Chiang Mai people firm against asphalt factory
Cheewin Sattha, Published on 20/10/2016
» CHIANG MAI - People from six villages in tambon Thung Satok of San Pa Tong district have reaffirmed their opposition to a private company's plan to build an asphalt factory near their communities.