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Jailed Malaysian opposition leader to undergo surgery
Published on 07/11/2017
» KUALA LUMPUR: The family of jailed Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim called for the government on Tuesday to guarantee that he will receive required medical treatment without any interference when he undergoes shoulder surgery on Sunday.
4-day New Year holiday announced
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/11/2017
» Thailand will have a four-day break for revellers to celebrate the upcoming new year.
US to arm Japan against N.Korea missiles
Associated Press, Published on 07/11/2017
» TOKYO: US President Donald Trump on Monday refused to rule out eventual military action against North Korea and declared that the United States "will not stand" for Pyongyang menacing America or its allies.
Texas gunman 'angry over row with mother-in-law'
Published on 07/11/2017
» SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas: The gunman who opened fire in a small Texas church, killing 26 people during Sunday services, had sent threatening text messages to his mother-in-law before the attack, which appeared to stem from a domestic situation, authorities said Monday.
Experts: Central bank likely to keep rates steady
Reuters, Published on 07/11/2017
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is expected to leave its benchmark interest rate near record lows again on Wednesday, with the current level seen supporting the country's economic recovery while inflation stays benign.
Vietnam death toll from Damrey tops 60, dams threatened
Reuters, Published on 07/11/2017
» DANANG: The death toll from a typhoon and ensuing floods in Vietnam reached 61 on Monday and the government said some reservoirs were dangerously near capacity after persistent rain.
Stocks rise, oil soars as Trump talks Asia trade
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/11/2017
» NEW YORK: Stocks rose and bonds advanced, while the dollar slipped as President Donald Trump tried to tackle trade on his Asia tour.
Saudis edge towards 'war' with Iran
Published on 07/11/2017
» SANAA, Yemen: A multinational coalition, led by Saudi Arabia, that has been fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen said Monday that the firing of a ballistic missile at the kingdom's capital, Riyadh, could constitute "an act of war" by Iran, which it blamed for the attack.
Saudi purge of princes widens, travel curbs imposed
Reuters, Published on 07/11/2017
» RIYADH: A campaign of mass arrests of Saudi Arabian royals, ministers and businessmen expanded on Monday after a top entrepreneur was reportedly detained in the biggest anti-corruption purge of the kingdom's affluent elite in its modern history.
Politicians dismiss NCPO party odds
News, Published on 07/11/2017
» Politicians have brushed aside speculation about the regime setting up a political party, saying they believe such a new party would find it difficult to compete in politics with long-established parties like the two major ones -- the Democrat and Pheu Thai parties.