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Trump walks away from Syria -- and Republican allies
AFP, Published on 07/10/2019
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's abrupt reversal of policy in Syria plunged his presidency into even deeper isolation Monday, right when the ex-real estate tycoon needs all the allies he can get to defeat impeachment.
Panel set up to probe judge case
Online Reporters, Published on 07/10/2019
» The Judicial Commission has set up a special panel to look into the facts involving the attempted suicide of a judge in the Yala court last week.
Working group agrees to ban toxic farm chemicals
Post Reporters, Published on 07/10/2019
» Representatives of the government, farmers and consumers have unanimously voted to ban the use of three toxic farming chemicals in December in a decision that could end the months-long controversial issue.
US forces start Syria border pullback, alarming Kurds
AFP, Published on 07/10/2019
» QAMISHLI (SYRIA) - US forces in Syria started pulling back Monday from Turkish border areas, opening the way for Ankara's threatened military invasion and heightening fears of a jihadist resurgence.
Cabinet approves bigger B3.2tn budget
Reuters, Published on 07/10/2019
» The cabinet on Monday approved a slightly higher budget of 3.2 trillion baht for the 2020 fiscal year to bolster the economy, which is growing at its weakest pace in nearly five years.
Chief executive survey sees slower growth in second half
Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/10/2019
» Thailand’s economic growth is expected to expand at a slower pace in the second half, with a downward trajectory anticipated for each business segment, according to the latest chief executive survey.
Park officials escape summons in Porlajee case
King-oua Laohong, Published on 07/10/2019
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will summon 20 witnesses for interviews over the murder of Karen rights activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen, DSI deputy director-general Korrawat Panprapakorn said on Monday.
Cambodia PM threatens to deploy troops
Reuters, Published on 07/10/2019
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's prime minister threatened on Monday to deploy the military if leaders and supporters of the disbanded main opposition party return from exile next month in what he would regard as an attempted coup d'etat.
Iraq military admits 'excessive force' used in deadly protests
AFP, Published on 07/10/2019
» BAGHDAD: Iraq's military admitted for the first time Monday it had used "excessive force" in nearly a week of deadly protests, as paramilitary units said they were ready to back the government.
Study finds gambling on the rise
Post Reporters, Published on 07/10/2019
» A Centre for Gambling Studies (CGS) survey has found that more than 700,000 people who gambled this year were first-time punters, with the youngest being only seven years old.