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Voice of democracy: What they do, and what your money pays for
News, Published on 09/09/2018
» Bangkok residents have had elected district councillors since 1985. Usually, voters elect both city and district councillors at the same time. City councillors are responsible for legislature, budget approvals and inspecting the work of BMA officials and the Bangkok governor. City councillors would work at district level, mostly assisting community development and keeping checks on the district office's works and budget spending.
Osaka wins US Open to claim Japan's first Grand Slam title
Published on 09/09/2018
» NEW YORK: Naomi Osaka wrote her name in Japanese sporting history on Saturday, becoming the country's first singles Grand Slam champion by beating Serena Williams 6-2, 6-4 in the US Open final.
Osaka's Grand Slam title win sparks celebrations in Japan
Published on 09/09/2018
» TOKYO: Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese to win a Grand Slam tennis title Sunday at the US Open, sparking celebrations among her family and compatriots.
No snap poll in Greece over Macedonia name hurdle: Tsipras
AFP, Published on 09/09/2018
» THESSALONIKI (GREECE) - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Sunday said his government would complete its four-year term despite disagreement with his coalition partner over a disputed name deal with Macedonia.
Calls for calm as police hold Afghans suspected of killing German man
AFP, Published on 09/09/2018
» FRANKFURT AM MAIN - German police on Sunday took two Afghan nationals into custody on suspicion of killing a 22-year-old German man in a fight in the eastern town of Koethen, prompting calls for calm as anti-migrants tensions flare.
At least seven killed in suicide attack on Kabul commemorations
AFP, Published on 09/09/2018
» KABUL - A suicide bomber on a motorbike blew himself up near a convoy of gunmen commemorating the death anniversary of a famed resistance leader in Kabul on Sunday, killing at least seven people, officials said.
Trump salutes Kim for N.Korean parade without nuclear missiles
AFP, Published on 09/09/2018
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump saluted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday for holding a massive military parade "without the customary display of nuclear missiles" to celebrate his country's 70th anniversary.
Calls for calm as two Afghans held over killing of German man
AFP, Published on 09/09/2018
» FRANKFURT AM MAIN - German officials pleaded for calm Sunday after two Afghans were detained on suspicion of killing a German man in a fight, fuelling fears of fresh anti-foreigner unrest after racist violence shook the city of Chemnitz.
BMW X2 receives M-fettled four-cylinder power for 2019
Richard Leu, Published on 09/09/2018
» Warmed-up M35i is first to highlight the brand’s 2.0-litre engine producing more than 300hp.
North Korea shows off achievements, but not missiles
AFP, Published on 09/09/2018
» PYONGYANG - North Korea began celebrating its 70th birthday Saturday with a showcase of its achievements -- without a missile in sight.