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Philippines storm death toll tops 200
Reuters, Published on 25/12/2017
» MANILA: Rescuers in the Philippines searched on Sunday for survivors of a storm that triggered floods and landslides and killed about 200 people, left scores missing and thousands homeless, most of whom apparently ignored warnings to move to safety.
Jerusalem wrangling chills Christmas in Bethlehem
Associated Press, Published on 25/12/2017
» BETHLEHEM, West Bank: It was a subdued Christmas Eve in the historic birthplace of Jesus Christ on Sunday, with spirits dampened by recent violence sparked by President Donald Trump's recognition of nearby Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Venezuelan socialists release some political prisoners 'for Christmas'
Reuters, Published on 25/12/2017
» CARACAS: Three dozen opponents of Venezuela's socialist government were released from prison and reunited with loved ones on Sunday as part of a wider Christmas release, a local rights group said.
US judge partially lifts Trump refugee ban
Associated Press, Published on 25/12/2017
» SEATTLE: After hearing heartbreaking stories of refugees who have struggled to reconnect with their families and listening to the plight of others who strive to leave dangerous situations, a federal judge said he would try to issue a ruling on a motion to block a Trump administration ban on refugees before Christmas.
Revolt over 'reset' order gains pace
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2017
» Democrat Party politicians look set to petition the Constitutional Court to rule if the government's fresh Section 44 order violates the constitution as they think the order, which parties say amounts to a reset of political parties ahead of the next poll, is illegitimate.
Pannakorn crowned ADT merit champ
Sports, Published on 25/12/2017
» Nakhon Ratchasima: Thai hotshot Pannakorn Uthaipas won the prestigious Asian Development Tour (ADT) crown after closing with a three-under-par 68 to finish in tied-31st place at the season-ending Boonchu Ruangkit Championship yesterday.
Public scrutiny force for good
News, Published on 25/12/2017
» Controversy over the luxury wristwatches of deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon is discouraging other cabinet members and military top brass from displaying the trappings of their elite lifestyle, not to mention its alleged link with moves to keep Gen Prawit out of a military-engineered government.
Prayut fan keeps his distance
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/12/2017
» Former senator Paiboon Nititawan, who makes it clear he will set up a political party which will back Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as the next premier after the election, has insisted he is not collaborating with the regime to pursue the move.
More temples to be probed in New Year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2017
» The third round of temple fund embezzlement investigations will be conducted on a list of about 100 temples in the New Year, the Counter-Corruption Division (CCD) commander Kamol Rianracha says.
Slaying victim leaves telltale clues
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/12/2017
» Nontiya Krowjatturat's last Facebook message set off alarms that would spell fatal consequences for her only days away from her wedding.