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Germany opposes unilateral tariffs on imports
Reuters, Published on 06/02/2017
» BERLIN - Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday she was opposed to unilateral steps to impose tariffs on imports, adding that should the new US administration back such protectionist measures Germany would have to decide how to respond.
China 'welcomes diplomacy' by new US defence chief
Reuters, Published on 06/02/2017
» BEIJING - China on Monday welcomed US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' suggestion that diplomacy should be the priority in the South China Sea, and that major US military action was not being considered to contend with China's assertive behaviour there.
18 dead in China massage parlour fire
Reuters, Published on 06/02/2017
» BEIJING - A fire at a massage parlour in eastern China on Sunday killed at least 18 people with two others injured, state media reported.
France's Le Pen launches anti-globalist election bid
Reuters, Published on 06/02/2017
» LYON, FRANCE - France's far-right party leader Marine Le Pen on Sunday told thousands of flag-waving supporters chanting "This is our country!" that she alone would protect them against Islamic fundamentalism and globalisation if elected president in May.
Man United beat Leicester, City get a new star
Published on 06/02/2017
» Manchester United continued their push for a top-four finish with a comfortable 3-0 victory at champions Leicester City on Sunday, extending their unbeaten Premier League run to 15 games.
Turkey detains 440 in anti-IS raids
Associated Press, Published on 06/02/2017
» ISTANBUL - Turkey's anti-terrorism police have detained over 440 people for alleged links to the Islamic State group, the state-run news agency reported Sunday.
'La La Land' takes directors' award in march to Oscars
Associated Press, Published on 06/02/2017
» HOLLYWOOD - Fellow movie directors named Damien Chazelle the best film director of 2016 for <i>La La Land</i> at a gala ceremony on Saturday, placing the musical in a strong position for the movie world's top honours, the Oscars, later this month.
Afghanistan avalanches kill scores
Published on 06/02/2017
» KABUL - Avalanches in Afghanistan have killed more than 100 people in the last three days, officials said Sunday.
Thai actors in spotlight over Xaysana drug probe
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/02/2017
» Police are considering summoning actors pictured in social media with suspected Laos drug lord Xaysana Keopimpha after images emerged in which he is posing with celebrities and some police officers.
Dodgy wind farm deals to get the chop
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/02/2017
» Any 'Sor Por Kor' land lease contracts for wind energy projects which are deemed a misuse of the land will be cancelled, Agriculture Minister Chatchai Sarikulya says.