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Huge crowds rally to support Istanbul's banned mayor
AFP, Published on 16/12/2022
» ISTANBUL - Tens of thousands of Turks swarmed a central Istanbul square on Thursday in solidarity with the city's opposition mayor after he was banned from politics ahead of next year's presidential election.
Becker deported to Germany from UK after prison release
AFP, Published on 16/12/2022
» BERLIN - Disgraced former tennis superstar Boris Becker was due back in Germany on Thursday after being deported following his release from a British prison where he served a sentence relating to his 2017 bankruptcy, his lawyer said.
UN rights chief denounces crackdown in Nicaragua
AFP, Published on 16/12/2022
» GENEVA - Nicaragua is systematically working to stifle dissent, the UN's rights chief warned Thursday, pointing to swelling numbers of arbitrary detentions, thousands of NGOs shut down and "muzzling of the media".
Legal net tightens on Greek MEP graft suspect
AFP, Published on 16/12/2022
» BRUSSELS - The legal challenges facing Eva Kaili sharpened Thursday as the Greek MEP, already accused of taking bribes from Qatar, faced a second investigation and a demand she lose her parliamentary immunity.
Biden tells leaders US is 'all in' for Africa
AFP, Published on 16/12/2022
» WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden threw his support Thursday behind a larger African role in the world but also vowed the United States would not shy away from promoting democracy.
Asia tracks Wall Street decline
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/12/2022
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and most Asian bourses sagged yesterday, tracking overnight declines on Wall Street, as the Federal Reserve reiterated that US interest rates next year will be higher than previous market estimates, raising fears of a recession.
THG chief case referred to Amlo
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/12/2022
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has referred the case of Dr Boon Vanasin, former chairman of SET-listed Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG), to the Anti-Money Laundering Office for further investigation.
Koh Lipe tensions soar amid land fight
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2022
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is stepping up calls for the government to implement its recommendations on land disputes faced by sea gypsy residents living on Koh Lipe in Satun province.
Thais wishing princess well
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2022
» Thais nationwide are wishing Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati a speedy recovery after learning about her hospitalisation on Thursday.
PM requests MPs fulfil duties in parliament
News, Published on 16/12/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday urged all MPs to maintain their parliamentary responsibilities, especially now that a large number have resigned in preparation for the next general election.