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Pakistan ex-PM Sharif sentenced to 10 years for corruption
AFP, Published on 06/07/2018
» ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was sentenced in absentia to 10 years in prison by a corruption court in Islamabad Friday, lawyers said, dealing a serious blow to his party's troubled campaign ahead of July 25 elections.
US trade deficit hits 18-month low on record exports in May
AFP, Published on 06/07/2018
» WASHINGTON - A burst of US exports of soybeans, commercial aircraft and other goods drove the American trade gap to its lowest level in 18 months in May, the government reported Friday.
Syria rebels say close to deal with Russia on south
AFP, Published on 06/07/2018
» BEIRUT - Rebels in southern Syria said on Friday they were close to reaching a deal with regime ally Russia including a ceasefire and the handover of some territory.
Ronaldo to Juventus? Media reports unanimous
AFP, Published on 06/07/2018
» MADRID: Spain's media said goodbye to superstar Cristiano Ronaldo while Italy's welcomed him on Friday after persistent reports that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner will leave Real Madrid for Italian champions Juventus.
FIFA tells Putin world is 'in love' with Russia
AFP, Published on 06/07/2018
» MOSCOW - FIFA president Gianni Infantino told President Vladimir Putin on Friday the world was "in love" with World Cup hosts Russia and praised him for overcoming negative stereotypes about the country.
Phuket boat tragedy probed as 32 confirmed dead
Online Reporters and News Agencies, Published on 06/07/2018
» PHUKET: Authorities are opening an investigation and will take action against those found responsible for the capsizing of a boat filled with Chinese tourists, which has resulted in 32 deaths with 23 people still missing
Body of ex-Seal on way home
Online Reporters, Published on 06/07/2018
» The body of a former Navy Seal who died helping save the 13 people trapped in flooded Tham Luang cave has been taken to the naval base in Chon Buri before he makes his final journey home to Roi Et.
SET snaps 3 weeks of decline, other SE Asia stocks fall
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 06/07/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand closed higher, while other Southeast Asian stock markets fell on Friday, as Washington's tariffs on Chinese goods took effect, escalating fears of a full-blown trade war between the world's top two economies.
Battered Syria rebels to meet Russian brokers for new talks
AFP, Published on 06/07/2018
» DARAA (SYRIA) - Rebels in Syria's battered south were expected to meet with Russian negotiators on Friday after a ferocious 24-hour bombing blitz pushed them to agree to resume talks.
NLA approves 20-year national strategy
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/07/2018
» The National Legislative Assembly has voted unanimously to approve the National Strategy, with binding effect over the next 20 years and penalties for non-compliance.