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Major Japanese firms shutdown by torrential rain
Kyodo News, Published on 06/07/2017
» TOKYO - Major Japanese companies were forced to suspend or delay operations in southwestern Japan on Thursday as torrential rain continued to devastate the area.
Great Barrier Reef avoids Unesco "in danger" listing
Published on 06/07/2017
» SYDNEY - The Australia government on Thursday welcomed the Unesco's World Heritage Committee's decision to leave the Great Barrier Reef off its "in danger" list, despite recent bleaching events and threats from climate change, calling it a "big win" for Australia.
Govt supporters storm Venezuela congress, injure lawmakers
Associated Press, Published on 06/07/2017
» CARACAS - Pro-government militias wielding wooden sticks and metal bars stormed congress on Wednesday and began attacking opposition lawmakers during a special session coinciding with Venezuela's independence day.
Trump blasts China over North Korea response
Associated Press, Published on 06/07/2017
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump chastised China on Wednesday for doing too little to starve North Korea of funds and exert pressure over its nuclear pursuits.
Kim Jong-un: 'No negotiations' on nukes
Associated Press, Published on 06/07/2017
» SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vowed Wednesday his nation will "demonstrate its mettle to the US" and never put its weapons programs up for negotiations, a day after successfully testing its first intercontinental ballistic missile.
Surapong leaves prison
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/07/2017
» Former information and communication technology (ICT) minister Surapong Suebwonglee was released from prison on Tuesday after serving 10 months of a one-year jail term.
Corruption lawsuit targets AoT, King Power
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/07/2017
» A lawsuit has been filed against 18 executives and officials of Airports of Thailand (AoT) and King Power Group, the country's sole duty-free operator, for alleged malfeasance in connection with a duty free concession contract, allegedly causing damages of 14 billion baht.
Police reform panel said to 'lack sincerity'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/07/2017
» Police Watch, a people's network, asked the government Wednesday to review a 36-member committee for police reform saying it does not include representatives who have shown a genuine intention to root out wrongdoing.
15 days to bring migrant workers under net
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/07/2017
» People involved in the employment of unregistered migrant workers will have 15 days to apply for their recruitment after the new labour law was suspended for 180 days, said a senior labour official.
Super Power set world record
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 06/07/2017
» Super Power's miserable campaign continued last night when they were humiliated 9-2 by Pattaya United for their 20th consecutive Thai League 1 defeat.