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Refugee footballer freed
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/02/2019
» The Criminal Court has freed refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi after Bahrain dropped its extradition request, a public prosecutor said on Monday, following a global outcry over the risks he faced if sent back home.
EU eyes trade action over rights abuses in Cambodia
Published on 11/02/2019
» BRUSSELS: The European Union is launching action that could see it suspend Cambodia's preferential access to the EU market over the deterioration of human rights and the rule of law in the country.
Police look for motive in Russian death
Sutthiwit Chayutworakan, Published on 11/02/2019
» Police are trying to find a clue behind the death of a Russian who died after falling two stories inside Suvarnabhumi airport's terminal in the early hours of Monday.
US-backed forces push Syria offensive against last IS pocket
AFP, Published on 11/02/2019
» OMAR OIL FIELD (SYRIA) - Syrian fighters backed up by artillery fire from a US-led coalition pressed their assault Monday to retake a last morsel of territory from the Islamic State group, a war monitor said.
Princess Ubolratana disqualified from list of candidates for PM
AFP, Published on 11/02/2019
» Princess Ubolratana was on Monday formally disqualified for running for prime minister, ending her brief and ill-fated political union with a party allied to the powerful Shinawatra clan, just days after a stern royal command rebuking her candidacy was issued by her brother, the king.
EC rejects Thai Raksa Chart PM nomination
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2019
» The Election Commission has endorsed the prime ministerial candidates of all parties but one -- Thai Raksa Chart -- which may be dissolved as a result.
SET falls most in Asean region on political uncertainty
Published on 11/02/2019
» Thai stocks closed lower on Monday, falling most in the Southeast Asia region amid political uncertainty in the country, while Vietnam markets surged as trade resumed after a week-long holiday.
Iran slams US as huge crowds mark 40 years since revolution
AFP, Published on 11/02/2019
» TEHRAN: Iran's president on Monday blasted a US "conspiracy" against the country as vast crowds marked 40 years since the Islamic revolution at a time of heightened tensions with Washington.
Ladies' night at the Grammys: the performances
AFP, Published on 11/02/2019
» LOS ANGELES: The Grammys gala in Los Angeles on Sunday was a night for girl power, and music's top stars delivered with a series of powerful performances -- some of them edgy, some simply glorious.
Euronext tops Nasdaq bid for Oslo stock exchange
AFP, Published on 11/02/2019
» PARIS - European exchange operator Euronext on Monday raised its offer for the Oslo stock exchange to $783 million (691 million euros), besting an offer from US rival Nasdaq.