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Thailand takes Asean chair
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/11/2018
» Protests, broken windows and dignitaries forced to flee by helicopter -- Thailand's last stint as host of Southeast Asia's biggest summit was devoured by political chaos.
US studying Turkey's demands to extradite preacher
AFP, Published on 16/11/2018
» WASHINGTON: The United States is studying Turkey's demands for the extradition of preacher Fethullah Gulen, who is accused by Ankara of orchestrating a failed 2016 coup attempt, the State Department said Thursday.
Hockney sells for $90m, sets living artist record
AFP, Published on 16/11/2018
» NEW YORK: An iconic swimming pool picture painted by British legend David Hockney sold for US$90.3 million in New York on Thursday, setting a new auction record for a living artist, Christie's said.
Women urged to speak up on abuses
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/11/2018
» A campaign in Bangkok on Thursday urged Thai women to overcome cultural practices that make them susceptible to acts of violence and sexual assault.
Gold prices up B50 to B19,000
Online Reporters, Published on 16/11/2018
» The Gold Traders Association this morning announced the buying prices at 18,555.84 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 18,900.00 baht per baht-weight for gold bars.
El Chapo bribed Interpol, Mexican officials to keep drugs flowing, informant says
AFP, Published on 16/11/2018
» NEW YORK - Drug baron Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman paid huge bribes to Mexican prosecutors, police, military and even Interpol to ensure smooth operations for his Sinaloa cartel, a key informant said at his US trial on Thursday.
Eight UN peacekeepers killed in eastern DR Congo
AFP, Published on 16/11/2018
» BENI (DR CONGO) - Eight United Nations peacekeepers were killed in an operation against a rebel militia in eastern DR Congo, the UN Security Council said on Thursday.
Facebook to launch independent body for calls on content
AFP, Published on 16/11/2018
» SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook announced Thursday it is creating an independent body to make potentially precedent-setting calls on what content should be yanked from the social network.
Three things to look out for in Ireland v New Zealand
AFP, Published on 16/11/2018
» DUBLIN - Six Nations Grand Slam winners Ireland play world champions New Zealand in a clash of the two top-ranked teams in rugby at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.
Number of missing in California fire soars beyond 600
AFP, Published on 16/11/2018
» LOS ANGELES: The number of people listed as missing in one of California's deadliest wildfires has skyrocketed past 600, authorities said on Thursday, as the remains of seven additional victims were found by rescuers.