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'They shot at us,' say injured Venezuela protesters
AFP, Published on 24/02/2019
» UREñA, Venezuela: Edinson Cisneros gasped and wheezed as he tried to talk -- he was one of the protesters struck by rubber buckshot fired by Venezuelan security forces breaking up border demos demanding the entry of emergency aid from Colombia.
Exodus from last IS enclave overwhelms Syria force
AFP, Published on 24/02/2019
» OMAR OIL FIELD (SYRIA) - US-backed Syrian forces warned Sunday they were struggling to cope with an outpouring of foreigners from the Islamic State group's imploding "caliphate", urging governments to take responsibility for their citizens.
Men raid school to disrupt exam after loud noise complaint
Online Reporters, Published on 24/02/2019
» A group of young men raided a school while students were taking a university admissions exam, injuring a security guard and damaging a room.
Liverpool go top after United stalemate; Arsenal win
Published on 24/02/2019
» LONDON: Liverpool moved one point clear at the top of the Premier League after being forced to settle for a 0-0 draw at injury-ravaged Manchester United on Sunday.
Village restores Fukushima reputation with ice cream
Published on 24/02/2019
» FUKUSHIMA, Japan: A farming village in northeastern Japan that saw demand for its produce plunge after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis has found a way to spice up its image -- challenging people to try its soft-serve ice cream laced with locally grown ultra-hot peppers.
Commoners Party says it won't censor election ads
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/02/2019
» The Commoners Party (CMP) has refused to remove the words "military dictatorship" and "shackles" from its election campaign announcements on YouTube, according to party leader Lertsak Kamkongsak.
Scum of the Earth
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 24/02/2019
» At the Bangkok Post Forum on Feb 7, Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit said it would be splendid if Thailand had green shirts with four stars who favour democracy. He called for a review (English translation: cancellation) of the recent, 2.3 billion-baht purchase of 14 more Chinese main battle tanks. Oh, and Thailand should halt conscription.
Wildlife plan sees footprints of success
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/02/2019
» With the construction of Highway 304's wildlife corridors still underway, a survey has found wildlife footprints on top of the traffic tunnels, proving that animals are now adjusting to the presence of the corridor and are able to cross over the road with more safety.
Preserve iconic 'yang na' trees
News, Editorial, Published on 24/02/2019
» The sight of the iconic yang na trees standing dead in Chiang Mai's Saraphi district is plainly outrageous.
A PR disaster for ever-smiling Kuchar
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 24/02/2019
» Just what is a good caddie worth to you?