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Second giant panda cub born in Malaysia
AFP, Published on 17/01/2018
» A giant panda loaned to Malaysia from China has given birth to a second cub during its stay in the Southeast Asian country, zoo officials said Wednesday.
Malaysian sultan gets Flintstones car
AFP, Published on 17/01/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian sultan has been given a life-size replica of Fred Flintstone's car from the classic cartoon, although the modern update has an engine so he won't tire out his regal feet.
Britain appoints minister for loneliness
Reuters, Published on 17/01/2018
» LONDON: Britain has appointed a minister for loneliness to take forward the work of murdered lawmaker Jo Cox and tackle the isolation felt by more than one in ten people in the UK.
Pakistan police arrest man in rape, murder of 7-year-old girl
Reuters, Published on 17/01/2018
» LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistani authorities on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the rape and murder of a 7-year-old girl that ignited nationwide protests and outrage over allegations of government inaction, two police officials said.
Myanmar police shoot dead 7 protesters in troubled Rakhine
Reuters, Published on 17/01/2018
» YANGON: Myanmar police shot dead seven demonstrators and 12 were injured in troubled Rakhine State, after a local gathering celebrating an ancient Buddhist Arakan kingdom turned violent.
Inthanin Coffee to open doors in Siem Reap, Phnom Penh
Khmer Times, Published on 17/01/2018
» Inthanin, a Thai chain of cafes, is preparing its entrance into the booming local market, planning to open its first outlet in the kingdom this year.
Highway cop suspected of aiding wife's drug trafficking
Online Reporters, Published on 17/01/2018
» A senior highway policeman is under suspicion of helping his wife, who is already in custody, deliver drugs from Laos to the far South after he was found in a house raided by narcotics police in Pathum Thani on Tuesday.
Japanese public TV says staffer sent missile alert in error
Associated Press, Published on 17/01/2018
» TOKYO: Japanese public broadcaster NHK said Wednesday that an erroneous alert about a North Korean missile fired at Japan was sent by a staff member who meant to transmit a different news flash.
Thai stocks end higher, lead Southeast Asian peers
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 17/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand index ended higher and outperformed other stocks in Southeast Asia on Wednesday.
Finnish air hostess found dead in Phuket hotel
Online Reporters, Published on 17/01/2018
» PHUKET: A Thomas Cook Airlines stewardess was found dead inside a hotel room in Thalang district on Wednesday.