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Syria army frees Druze hostages from IS: state media
AFP, Published on 08/11/2018
» DAMASCUS - Syria said Thursday it had freed all 19 remaining Druze women and children abducted in July by the Islamic State group from the southern province of Sweida.
Trump promised peace, but Washington turmoil intensifies
AFP, Published on 08/11/2018
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump emerged from midterm elections promising cooperation only to plunge Washington into turmoil Thursday over suspicions that he's trying to kill the Russia collusion probe and an extraordinary intensification of his war with journalists.
Ariya, Moriya take charge at Hainan tourney
Published on 08/11/2018
» HAINAN: World No.1 Ariya Jutanugarn blew away the rest of the field at the Blue Bay LPGA tournament Thursday, as the big-hitting Thai carded a four-under-par 68 in windy conditions to open up a four-stroke lead in Sanya on Hainan Island.
THAI's loss doubles in Q3
Online Reporters, Published on 08/11/2018
» Thai Airways International (THAI) reported an operating loss of 3.69 billion baht in the third quarter, up 103% year-on-year from 2017.
Canada's Bombardier to cut 5,000 jobs in restructuring
AFP, Published on 08/11/2018
» MONTREAL - Canadian aerospace and transportation manufacturer Bombardier on Thursday announced 5,000 global job cuts over the next year to 18 months in a bid to "streamline" the struggling firm.
Philippines seeking 203,000 tonnes of rice
Reuters, Published on 08/11/2018
» HAMBURG: The Philippines' National Food Authority has issued a new international tender to state-owned agencies only to purchase up to 203,000 tonnes of rice, European traders said on Thursday.
EU wants to send 200 election observers
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/11/2018
» The European Union wants to send a mission of more than 200 people to observe the general election in Thailand next year, according to Election Commission president Ittiporn Boonpracong.
Yemen troops push towards Hodeida's vital docks
AFP, Published on 08/11/2018
» HODEIDA (YEMEN) - Yemeni pro-government forces advanced into rebel-held Hodeida Thursday, leaving hundreds of thousands of civilians bracing for fighting in the city's streets.
Dutchman, 69, in legal bid to cut 20 years off his age
AFP, Published on 08/11/2018
» THE HAGUE: A Dutch "young god" just months shy of his 70th birthday has launched a legal bid to slash 20 years off his age as he looks to enhance his prospects at work and in love.
Floods hit main highway to South
Chaiwat Satyaem and Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 08/11/2018
» Unrelenting downpours are bringing floodwater to Bang Saphan Noi district in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, making the main road linking Bangkok and the southern region impassable to small vehicles.