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Part-timer Hansen storms to share of Portugal lead
AFP, Published on 23/10/2016
» VILAMOURA (PORTUGAL) - Semi-retired Danish veteran Anders Hansen reeled off a late flurry of birdies on Saturday to grab a share of the lead going into the final round of the Portugal Masters.
Sharapova to face Muguruza in Madrid exhibition
AFP, Published on 23/10/2016
» MADRID - Banned five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova will face French Open winner Garbine Muguruza on a half clay-half grass court exhibition in Madrid on December 2.
Somali pirates free 26 hostages held for nearly 5 years: mediators
AFP, Published on 23/10/2016
» NAIROBI - Pirates in Somalia have released 26 Asian hostages held captive for nearly five years after their fishing vessel was hijacked, negotiators said Saturday.
Sweden wants EU to switch to emission-free cars by 2030
AFP, Published on 23/10/2016
» STOCKHOLM - Sweden's environment minister on Saturday urged the European Union to ban petrol and diesel-powered vehicles from 2030.
Hamilton powers to pole at United States Grand Prix
AFP, Published on 23/10/2016
» AUSTIN - Defending champion Lewis Hamilton powered to pole position for the United States Grand Prix when he out-paced Mercedes team-mate and championship leader Nico Rosberg with a blistering lap in Saturday’s tense qualifying session.
AT&T agrees to buy Time Warner in over $80 bn deal: banking source
AFP, Published on 23/10/2016
» NEW YORK - Telecom giant AT&T has struck a deal to buy entertainment company Time Warner for more than $80 billion, to add in-house content to its distribution services, a banking source familiar with the negotiations said Saturday.
Google 'to help fight lese majeste'
News, Published on 23/10/2016
» Google and YouTube have agreed to set up a team to review complaints about content considered offensive to the institution of monarchy, Deputy Prime Minister Prajin Junthong has said.
PM bans state agencies from removing portraits
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/10/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has prohibited all government agencies from removing previously installed portraits of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej in public places until further notice.
King's death ends a golden chapter for world boxing
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 23/10/2016
» Exploits of Thai fighters in the international ring have been extensively chronicled, but not many people are aware of the enormous contributions that His Majesty the King made to develop boxing and Muay Thai out of the public view.
Asian leaders pay respects
News, Published on 23/10/2016
» National leaders from Malaysia, Cambodia and China on Saturday visited the Grand Palace to pay their respects to His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.