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Polish PM nixes trip to Israel after Netanyahu Holocaust 'comment': govt
AFP, Published on 17/02/2019
» WARSAW - Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has cancelled a visit to Israel for a high-level summit, a government spokesperson told AFP on Sunday, after uproar in Poland over reported comments by Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu about the Poles and the Holocaust.
India ends police protection for Kashmir leaders after bombing
AFP, Published on 17/02/2019
» SRINAGAR (INDIA) - Indian authorities withdrew police protection for five separatist leaders in Kashmir on Sunday amid mounting fallout from a suicide bombing that killed 41 soldiers in the disputed region.
Community Forest Bill passes NLA
Online Reporters, Published on 17/02/2019
» The long-awaited Forest Community Bill has finally been approved by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), putting an end to campaigns by environmentalists and villagers - dating back almost three decades - to have more say in the designation of green areas.
Suspect in murder of two monks arrested
Waedao Harai, Published on 17/02/2019
» NARATHIWAT: A man suspected of involvement in the murder of two monks in Sungai Padi district last month has been arrested.
Mentally-ill Swedish tourist in police custody after running amok in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/02/2019
» PHUKET: A mentally ill Swedish tourist was arrested early on Sunday after he was found running amok on out-bound Thep Kasattree road in Thalang district of this southern island resort province.
In east Syria, IS in last stand to defend dying 'caliphate'
AFP, Published on 17/02/2019
» OMAR OIL FIELD (SYRIA) - Diehard jihadists have blocked roads out of the last scrap of their Islamic State group "caliphate" in Syria, US-backed forces fighting them said Sunday, preventing hundreds of civilians from fleeing.
Sadao border checkpoint blocked by motorcycle taxis
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 17/02/2019
» SONGKHLA: The checkpoint between Thailand and Malaysia in Sadao district of this southern border province was temporarily blocked by a group of motorcycle taxi drivers, obstructing the passage of vehicles carrying tourists and cargo.
What lies ahead for Thai Raksa Chart
Published on 17/02/2019
» What lies ahead for Thai Raksa Chart after the Election Commission on Thursday resolved to ask the Constitutional Court to disband the party.
Take back jihadists, Trump tells Europe
AFP, Published on 17/02/2019
» WASHINGTON - European nations must take back hundreds of Islamic State group fighters captured in Syria, President Donald Trump said late Saturday, after a delay in announcing what he said would be the end of the "caliphate."
GDP data, smooth election could fuel baht rally
Published on 17/02/2019
» The baht is looking to repeat its performance as one of Asia’s best currencies last year. Monday’s growth data will shed light on a key pillar of its recent strength and may help it stay in pole position at least through the first quarter.