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Israeli-Palestinian peace deal architect Greenblatt resigns
AFP, Published on 05/09/2019
» WASHINGTON - Jason Greenblatt, a key architect of President Donald Trump's much-delayed Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, announced his resignation Thursday.
Renewable energy surges as power emissions keep rising: UN
AFP, Published on 05/09/2019
» PARIS - Energy from increasingly-competitive renewable sources such as wind and solar has quadrupled globally in just a decade, the United Nations said Thursday, but insatiable demand saw power sector emissions rise 10%.
S.Africa faces backlash after xenophobic attacks
AFP, Published on 05/09/2019
» JOHANNESBURG - South Africa said Thursday it had temporarily closed its diplomatic missions in Nigeria as the country came under fire for a wave of attacks on foreign-owned stores.
Thailand, Vietnam draw in opening 2022 World Cup qualifier
Post Reporters, Published on 05/09/2019
» Thailand and Vietnam started their World Cup qualifier on Thursday with a goalless draw before the War Elephants travel to Indonesia for their next match.
Iran to unveil details on cuts to nuclear commitments
AFP, Published on 05/09/2019
» TEHRAN - Iran is set to detail its latest cut to commitments under a 2015 nuclear deal on Saturday, in response to US sanctions and perceived inaction by other parties to save the accord.
Pope hails Mozambique peace deal, offers solidarity for cyclone victims
AFP, Published on 05/09/2019
» MAPUTO - Pope Francis began the first full day of his visit to Mozambique on Thursday, praising a peace deal between government and rebels and offering solidarity to victims of two devastating cyclones.
6G, quantum computing among agency highlights
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/09/2019
» 5G and 6G cellular networks, quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and mobility service are among the key technologies that will have the most impact on the public in the next five years, says the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA).
French rooster triumphs in battle over right to crow
AFP, Published on 05/09/2019
» ROCHEFORT (FRANCE) - The owner of famed French rooster Maurice emerged victorious on Thursday from a legal battle with her neighbours over his early-morning crowing, with a court upholding the bird's right to sing in the day.
Chuan denies request for Sept 17 oath debate
News, Wassana Nanuam & Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/09/2019
» Parliament President Chuan Leekpai has denied the opposition's request to move the general parliamentary debate on the prime minister's incomplete oath of office up by a day, to Sept 17.
New Economics faces leadership crisis
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/09/2019
» A new rift has appeared within the New Economics Party (NEP) as its newly appointed leader, Manoon Siwapiromrat, who stands firm on his alliance with the opposition, vows to dismiss party members who disputed his appointment.