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Epstein death anger soars, conspiracy theories swirl
AFP, Published on 11/08/2019
» NEW YORK: Outrage and intrigue over the apparent suicide in prison of well-connected sex-trafficking accused Jeffrey Epstein soared Sunday as lawmakers pushed for answers, including whether "criminal acts" played a role in his death.
Portuguese petrol stations run dry ahead of strike
AFP, Published on 11/08/2019
» LISBON - Many Portuguese petrol stations were sold out Sunday after drivers rushed to fill up before a strike by fuel-tanker drivers kicks off at the height of the summer holidays.
Cambodia, Thailand discuss linking ports
Khmer Times, Published on 11/08/2019
» Thailand has proposed connecting one of its ports to Sihanoukville’s deep-water port in a bid to boost trade between the countries.
Norway mosque shooting an 'attempted act of terror'
AFP, Published on 11/08/2019
» OSLO - The shooting at a mosque near Oslo is being treated as an "attempted act of terror", Norwegian police said Sunday, with the suspect appearing to harbour far-right, anti-immigrant views.
Scaffolding collapse in Phuket kills 1, hurts 8
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/08/2019
» PHUKET: One person was killed and at least eight others injured when the scaffolding of a condominium project crumbled to the ground on Sunday.
Man City radio presenters sacked over Jackie Chan jokes
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/08/2019
» Manchester City have strongly condemned the behaviour of two radio presenters who allegedly performed racist Jackie Chan jokes and Chinese accent impressions on their podcast.
Thousands rally in Hong Kong as marchers defy police ban
Reuters, Published on 11/08/2019
» HONG KONG: Thousands of Hong Kong protesters rallied on Sunday, defying a police ban on marches in the Chinese-controlled territory and continuing a restive weekend of demonstrations which saw police fire teargas overnight.
Southern peat fire controlled
Nujaree Rakrun, Published on 11/08/2019
» NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: The blaze that has raged in the Khuan Khreng peat swamp forest has been brought under control and is expected to be completely extinguished in a few days, according to an official report.
32 dead, 16 missing as storm hits East China
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/08/2019
» TAIPEI: Typhoon Lekima killed 32 people and left 16 missing in coastal Zhejiang province, China’s state broadcaster reported.
Canadian man leaves monkhood after sex allegations
Online Reporters, Published on 11/08/2019
» A Canadian monk popular among locals in Mae Hong Son for helping the needy has resigned from the monkhood following accusations of having sexual relationships with at least one woman.