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Trump walks out on Democrats in fury over Russia probe
AFP, Published on 23/05/2019
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump abruptly shut down a White House meeting with Democratic leaders Wednesday to vent his fury over ongoing probes into his links to Russia.
Trump blasts Democrats as impeachment talk heats up
AFP, Published on 23/05/2019
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump erupted in fury on Wednesday at unrelenting probes into his links to Russia, as the top Democrat in Congress accused the president of a "cover-up" that could be an impeachable offence.
Britain routed in UN vote on Chagos
AFP, Published on 23/05/2019
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - In a stinging defeat for Britain, the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly demanded Wednesday that London cede to Mauritius the British-ruled Chagos Islands, home to an important military base.
Tale of suicidal 'Handmaid' in New York goes viral
AFP, Published on 23/05/2019
» NEW YORK - A red-cloaked "Handmaid" ready to hurl herself off a Manhattan building, possibly unhinged by recent legislative assaults on the right to abortion? That's what a young New Yorker believed, firing up the Twitterverse with a tale that turned out to be about a red umbrella.
Qatar World Cup to be played with 32 teams: FIFA
AFP, Published on 23/05/2019
» LAUSANNE - The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be played with 32 teams after a proposed expansion of the tournament to 48 sides was scrapped, FIFA announced on Wednesday.
Parties seal political pact
News, Published on 23/05/2019
» The Democrat and Bhumjaithai parties, seen as pivotal factors in the formation of a coalition government, yesterday confirmed their political pact, saying they are eyeing to get cabinet seats for six key ministries including the Interior Ministry for the Democrats and the Transport Ministry for Bhumjaithai.
Three left standing in duty-free bid
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 23/05/2019
» Only three firms will compete for concessions to run duty-free shops at Samut Prakan's Suvarnabhumi airport, after two potential bidders dropped out of the race.
Dec 5 keeps special status
News, Published on 23/05/2019
» The Royal Gazette has declared Dec 5 as one of the country's most important days, marking three significant occasions.
Military killings case taken to Civil Court
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/05/2019
» The families of two hilltribe people shot to death two years ago by soldiers in Chiang Mai on Wednesday lodged a joint lawsuit with the Civil Court in Bangkok, demanding the court orders the Royal Thai Army to pay a total of 11 million baht to compensate their losses.
Govt pushes new Thai-Lao bridge plans
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 23/05/2019
» The government is pushing ahead with its plan to construct two new "friendship bridges" between Thailand and Laos in the northeastern provinces of Bung Kan and Ubon Ratchathani to improve logistics between both countries.