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Khashoggi murder: US hits 17 Saudis with sanctions
AFP, Published on 15/11/2018
» WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday placed punishing economic sanctions on 17 Saudis allegedly involved in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, including top aides of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Thais take Asean chair, haunted by past summit chaos
AFP, Published on 15/11/2018
» Protests, broken windows and dignitaries forced to flee by helicopter -- Thailand's last stint as host of Southeast Asia's biggest summit was devoured by political chaos.
Netanyahu plots next moves in Israel coalition crisis
AFP, Published on 15/11/2018
» JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plotted his next moves Thursday after his defence minister resigned over a controversial Gaza ceasefire, throwing his coalition into crisis and raising the possibility of early elections.
Punch-up in Sri Lankan parliament as thousands rally
AFP, Published on 15/11/2018
» COLOMBO - Sri Lanka's political crisis descended into farce Thursday with MPs throwing punches and projectiles in parliament, a day after voting the disputed prime minister out of office and leaving the country without a government.
Five Saudi officials face death penalty for Khashoggi murder
AFP, Published on 15/11/2018
» RIYADH: Five Saudi officials face the death penalty for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi who was dismembered inside the kingdom's Istanbul consulate, but Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was not involved, the prosecutor said Thursday.
British PM battles for survival over Brexit deal
AFP, Published on 15/11/2018
» LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May battled for her political survival on Thursday as ministers resigned and members of her own party plotted to oust her over a draft Brexit deal struck with Brussels this week.
Yemeni govt backs UN peace talks but Hodeida still at risk
AFP, Published on 15/11/2018
» HODEIDA (YEMEN) - Yemen's president has supported a UN push for fresh talks to end almost four years of fighting in his war-torn country, but analysts warn even a diplomatic breakthrough may not spare the port city of Hodeida from fresh military action.
Appeal Court fines zero-dollar tour operators B500,000
Online Reporters, Published on 15/11/2018
» The Appeal Court has partially overturned a lower court's decision and fined three defendants 500,000 baht each while acquitting 10 other suspects in the zero-dollar tour case.
Pattaya police: Hanged Norwegian's death was suicide
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 15/11/2018
» PATTAYA: Police investigators have confirmed a Norwegian man found hanging from a highrise rooftop on Wednesday had committed suicide, after examining his medical record and will.
Your horoscope for 16-22 Nov
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 15/11/2018
» Spot-on horoscope for work, money, coupled & single life from famously accurate Guru's fortuneteller. Let's see how would you fare this week & beyond!