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MRT line to Tha Phra to debut on Mother's Day
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 07/06/2019
» Mother's Day on Aug 12 this year has been picked for the official launch of the MRT extension service from Hua Lamphong to Tha Phra before expanding to the last station a month later.
Cambodia, Vietnam rap Lee's remarks on 1979 invasion
Kyodo News, Published on 07/06/2019
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has joined Vietnam in rapping Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's recent remarks on the 1979 Vietnamese invasion that ousted the genocidal Khmer Rouge, alleging that Singapore bears some responsibility for the massacre of Cambodians in the late 1970s.
Roland Garros women's finalists shrug off sexism row
AFP, Published on 07/06/2019
» PARIS: Ashleigh Barty and Marketa Vondrousova set up a Roland Garros final showdown on Friday, shrugging off complaints of sexism after their semi-finals were shifted away from the tournament's showpiece court.
Theresa May bows out, succession race begins
Published on 07/06/2019
» LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May formally steps down as Conservative Party leader on Friday, defeated by the Brexit conundrum. No public event is planned to mark the occasion as May’s time at the helm ends, not with a bang but a whimper.
Pet hospitals proposed for price-control list
Published on 07/06/2019
» The government plans to extend its reach to cover the prices of medicines, medical supplies and medical services at clinics and pet hospitals after a host of complaints about the high cost of private medical care for pets.
Nadal sweeps Federer aside in straight sets
Published on 07/06/2019
» PARIS: Rafael Nadal made quick work of Roger Federer in their first French Open meeting since 2011, beating his rival 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 on Friday in strong wind to reach his 12th final at Roland Garros.
Putin, Xi hit back at US dominance at Russia economic forum
AFP, Published on 07/06/2019
» SAINT PETERSBURG - China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin hit back at US global economic dominance on Friday as they took the stage together at Russia's showcase business forum.
US hiring slows sharply in May as trade tensions worsen
AFP, Published on 07/06/2019
» WASHINGTON - Against the backdrop of worsening trade conflicts, US job creation slowed sharply in May, adding to evidence the economy is weakening and raising expectations the Federal Reserve could cut rates soon.
Nadal hands Federer worst Slam loss in 11 years to reach 12th French Open final
AFP, Published on 07/06/2019
» PARIS - Defending champion Rafael Nadal powered past Roger Federer in the French Open semi-finals on Friday, to move within one victory of a record-extending 12th Roland Garros title after handing his oldest rival his worst Grand Slam defeat in 11 years.