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Inmate charged over death of drink-driver in Si Sa Ket prison
King-oua Laohong, Published on 25/04/2019
» An inmate has been charged with causing the death of a Songkran drink-driver detained in Si Sa Ket prison as the investigation continues the death and possible negligence by prison officials.
Mozambique braces for Cyclone Kenneth
AFP, Published on 25/04/2019
» MAPUTO - A powerful cyclone was set to make landfall in northern Mozambique Thursday, barely a month after a super-storm slammed into the country's centre, leaving hundreds dead and causing devastation.
Putin: N.Korea ready to denuclearise if it gets guarantees
Associated Press, Published on 25/04/2019
» VLADIVOSTOK, Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin said after his summit with Kim Jong Un Thursday that the North Korean leader is ready to proceed toward denuclearisation -- but needs solid security guarantees to do so.
Thailand resisting falling into rail debt trap
Published on 25/04/2019
» Despite Thailand’s vow to rely on domestic funding as it expands its network of high-speed railways, it could soon accept the offer of a low-interest loan from the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM), raising concerns about whether the country is on the verge of falling into a debt trap.
Former US VP Biden announces 2020 run for White House
AFP, Published on 25/04/2019
» WASHINGTON: Former US Vice President Joe Biden jumped into the race for the White House Thursday, positioning the veteran Democrat as a frontrunner among the many candidates seeking to challenge Donald Trump in 2020.
Daniel Craig makes his final outing as James Bond
AFP, Published on 25/04/2019
» LONDON: Daniel Craig, whose final outing as 007 will be unveiled on Thursday, is the longest-serving James Bond -- but perhaps not always the most enthusiastic.
US jobless claims rise most since 2017
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/04/2019
» Filings for US unemployment benefits rose the most since late 2017, while still remaining in the range of what’s considered a tight labour market.
Kiev passes law strengthening Ukrainian language use
AFP, Published on 25/04/2019
» KIEV - Ukraine's parliament on Thursday passed a law enforcing the use of the Ukrainian language in official settings, a move likely to rile Russian-speaking areas of the country and Moscow.
Climate protests hit London's bustling financial hub
AFP, Published on 25/04/2019
» LONDON: Environmentalists glued themselves to the London Stock Exchange entrance and staged impromptu concerts in the middle of traffic on the final day of a campaign that brought parts of the UK capital to a standstill.
Gloves off as Biden eyes Trump knockout in 2020
AFP, Published on 25/04/2019
» WASHINGTON - "I don't see Joe Biden as a threat."