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Muslim challenger defeats Jakarta's Christian governor
Reuters, Published on 20/04/2017
» JAKARTA - A former Indonesian education minister won the race for Jakarta governor on Wednesday after a polarising campaign that cast a shadow over Indonesia's reputation for practicing a tolerant form of Islam.
Fox News dumps O'Reilly over sex harrassment charges
Reuters, Published on 20/04/2017
» NEW YORK - Twenty-First Century Fox and Fox News have decided to part ways with star cable news host Bill O'Reilly following allegations of sexual harassment, the company said on Wednesday.
One dead in Venezuela 'mother of all protests'
Reuters, Published on 20/04/2017
» CARACAS - Venezuelan security forces fired tear gas as demonstrators staged what they billed as the "mother of all marches" against President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday, and a student caught up in a clash died after being shot in the head.
US killer, ex-gridiron star in prison suicide
Published on 20/04/2017
» BOSTON - Former gridiron football star Aaron Hernandez hanged himself Wednesday in the prison cell where he was serving a life sentence for murder, hours before his ex-teammates on the New England Patriots visited the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory, authorities said.
Phachara aims high at Panasonic Open
Sports, Published on 20/04/2017
» Noda City: Thailand's Phachara Khongwatmai is hoping to win the US$1.37 million Panasonic Open which tees off today.
Bangkok United hope to revive league title chase
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 20/04/2017
» Chonburi's four-match unbeaten run in the Thai League 1 came to a grinding halt on Tuesday night when they suffered a 5-1 hammering at the hands of Bangkok United.
Capital inflow continues despite efforts
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 20/04/2017
» Despite the Bank of Thailand's moves to scale back short-term bond sales and curb the baht's rapid gains, offshore fund inflows are continuing but money is shifting to long-term bonds, says the central bank chief.
Drink drivers to work in mortuaries
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/04/2017
» Drink drivers caught during the Songkran festival will be ordered to work at mortuaries and hospital emergency rooms to make them aware of the danger of their offences, the Department of Probation says.
Activists' quest for plaque footage fails
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2017
» A group of activists attempted Wednesday to check security camera footage at the Royal Plaza to look for clues about the disappearance of the 1932 Siamese Revolution plaque, only to be told the cameras had been removed on March 31.
CCTV excuse won't wash
News, Editorial, Published on 20/04/2017
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) once again has done a disservice to its residents. As the public eagerly awaited footage from 11 closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed in areas near and around the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall and the Royal Plaza to find out who removed the memorial plague to the 1932 Siamese Revolution, City Hall yesterday simply came out to say that all the CCTV cameras in the areas had been removed for repair. Thus, there is no video footage available.