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Global study finds third of female lawyers harassed
AFP, Published on 15/05/2019
» LONDON - The world's largest survey of sexual harassment in the legal profession has found one in three women said they had suffered abuse from their bosses and colleagues.
Trapped US farmer cuts off own leg to save life
AFP, Published on 15/05/2019
» WASHINGTON - A US farmer in his 60s whose leg was horrifically sucked into a corn hopper sawed off the limb with a pocket knife to save his life.
Scientists unearth 'most bird-like' dinosaur ever found
AFP, Published on 15/05/2019
» PARIS: Researchers in Germany have unearthed a new species of flying dinosaur that flapped its wings like a raven and could hold vital clues as to how modern-day birds evolved from their reptilian ancestors.
Sudan generals, protesters in crunch talks on ruling body
AFP, Published on 15/05/2019
» KHARTOUM - Army generals and protest leaders are on Wednesday expected to finalise the make-up of a new body to govern Sudan for three years, the thorniest issue in installing civilian rule.
Baht set to rise until end of month
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/05/2019
» The upside gain for the baht, Asia's strongest performing currency this year, is limited after rallying since the beginning of this month, propelled by the escalating trade tension between the US and China, says a senior official at Kasikornbank (KBank).
Prawit defends Senate picks
Online Reporters, Published on 15/05/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Wednesday defended the regime's choice of senators, 101 of whom have military and police backgrounds.
Trade war puts Chinese tourists off US
South China Morning Post, Published on 15/05/2019
» Chinese tourists are shunning the United States amid the trade war and opting for more welcoming destinations in Europe, according to Jane Sun, chief executive officer of Asia’s largest online travel platform Ctrip.
Panellists paint grim picture of post-election future
Dave Kendall, Published on 15/05/2019
» Strife, interference and even another coup could be in store after the disputed March 24 election, according to three academics and a journalist speaking at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand on May 9.
Sherpa completes record 23rd Everest climb
AFP, Published on 15/05/2019
» KATHMANDU: For the hardy few, climbing Everest is a bucket-list feat of endurance, danger and wonder. But Kami Rita Sherpa's 23rd record summit of the world's highest peak on Wednesday was just another day at work.
Alabama senate passes toughest abortion ban bill in US
AFP, Published on 15/05/2019
» MIAMI - The Alabama senate has passed the most restrictive abortion bill in the United States, which places a near-total ban on the termination of pregnancy -- even in cases of rape and incest -- and could punish doctors who perform the procedure with life in prison.