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Fearing Saudi wrath the West treads cautiously on Khashoggi case
AFP, Published on 12/10/2018
» PARIS - Donald Trump claims he is being "very tough" with Saudi Arabia and Britain has warned of "serious consequences". But besides demanding the truth about the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the West is likely to continue doing business as usual with the Gulf kingdom, experts say.
Brazil presidential candidates seek to soften images ahead of run-off
AFP, Published on 12/10/2018
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Two weeks before a run-off to decide Brazil's presidency, the dueling far-right and leftist candidates are trying to soften their images to appeal to polarized voters.
Wall Street stages 'relief rally'
Published on 12/10/2018
» NEW YORK: US stocks surged early Friday, joining a global rally in equities after two days of market tumult as trade tensions between the US and China seemed to ease.
Five families' relics of World War I
AFP, Published on 12/10/2018
» PARIS - A British soldier's tobacco tin, a Russian icon and photographs of a beloved grandfather who lost an arm are among the relics cherished by families across the world of their ancestors who fought in World War I.
US Treasury chief: Stock drop a 'natural correction'
AFP, Published on 12/10/2018
» WASHINGTON: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday the US economy remained strong and this week's decline in the stock market was "just a natural correction".
Singapore Airlines jet lands in US after world's longest flight
AFP, Published on 12/10/2018
» NEW YORK: An Airbus jetliner arrived in Newark on Friday after a nearly 18-hour trip from Singapore, completing the world's longest commercial flight.
Ex-cop linked to Saudi gems case held in slaying
Published on 12/10/2018
» A former police officer linked to the notorious Saudi gems scandal more than two decades ago was arrested on Friday for allegedly killing a petrol station owner in Sa Kaeo.
Air India jet hits wall, then takes off
Published on 12/10/2018
» NEW DELHI: Air India has grounded two pilots after one of its jets carrying 136 people hit an airport perimeter wall on takeoff and then flew for almost four hours with a damaged body.
Praram 9 Hospital IPO priced at top end of range
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/10/2018
» Praram 9 Hospital Plc, linked to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is set to raise 2.2 billion baht after pricing its initial public offering of shares at the top end of target range, its financial adviser Phatra Securities said on Friday.
Pastor back on trial in Turkey as US hopeful of release
AFP, Published on 12/10/2018
» ALIAGA (TURKEY) - An American pastor whose detention for the past two years by Turkey sparked a crisis in ties with the United States went back on trial Friday with Washington hopeful he will finally be released.