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Dutch art sleuth finds rare stolen copy of 'Prince of Persian poets'
AFP, Published on 17/01/2020
» AMSTERDAM - A stolen 15th-century book by the famed Persian poet Hafez has been recovered by a Dutch art detective after an international "race against time" that drew the alleged interest of Iran's secret service.
Celebrity lawyer Dershowitz to defend Trump
AFP, Published on 17/01/2020
» WASHINGTON - America's most famous celebrity attorney, Alan Dershowitz, said Friday he would be part of the legal team defending President Donald Trump in his Senate impeachment trial.
Iranian chess ref in trouble over attire
Published on 17/01/2020
» VLADIVOSTOK, Russia: An Iranian chess referee who has been accused of violating her country’s Islamic dress code while adjudicating a women’s tournament says she does not want to return home from Russia out of fear for her safety.
Jazz leading Singapore Open
Published on 17/01/2020
» SINGAPORE: Defending champion Jazz Janewattananond is leading the Singapore Open heading into the third round after shooting a six-under-par 65 on Friday but Olympic medallists Justin Rose and Matt Kuchar are snapping at his heels.
City Hall exposes Nong Khaem dump corruption
Published on 17/01/2020
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Friday filed criminal charges against its own waste management officials for letting garbage trucks from a neighbouring province dump waste at a city dump site.
HK airport says long-term investment plans on course
Published on 17/01/2020
» Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), buffeted by months of civil unrest in the city, has no plans to cut back on long-term investment despite air traffic slumping at one of Asia's busiest gateways.
Xi begins 'historic' Myanmar visit
Published on 17/01/2020
» NAY PYI TAW: Chinese President Xi Jinping flew into Myanmar on Friday for two days of talks to shore up massive infrastructure projects in a country isolated by the West over its treatment of the Rohingya Muslim minority.
Michelin strips star from French icon Bocuse
AFP, Published on 17/01/2020
» COLLONGES-AU-MONT-D'OR, France: Almost exactly two years after the death of the renowned French chef Paul Bocuse, the Michelin Guide has retracted the coveted three-star ranking his restaurant held for an unprecedented 55 years, prompting anger and dismay from many of his peers.
Elderly French motorcyclist killed by out of control ATV
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/01/2020
» PHUKET: An elderly Frenchman was killed when an all-terrain vehicle ridden by an American woman crashed into his motorcycle in Muang district. The woman sustained serious injuries.
Gulf buys 35% of power operator BPH
Published on 17/01/2020
» Gulf Energy Development Plc has announced the acquisition of a 35% stake in Burapa Power Holding Co (BPH), which operates the Burapa power plant in Chachoengsao.