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EU to fine Google heavily for 'Android monopoly'
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» BRUSSELS: The EU is set to fine US internet giant Google several billion euros this week for freezing out rivals of its Android mobile phone system, sources said, in a ruling that risks fresh tensions with Washington.
Back in Washington, Trump under pressure to reverse course on Russia
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump found himself isolated and under pressure to reverse course Tuesday after publicly challenging the US intelligence conclusion that Russia meddled in the 2016 election during his face-to-face with Vladimir Putin.
Obama warns of 'strange and uncertain times' in Mandela tribute
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» JOHANNESBURG - Former US president Barack Obama on Tuesday used a tribute to Nelson Mandela to warn of "strange and uncertain times", a day after Donald Trump refused to challenge Vladimir Putin over interference in US elections.
Israel tightens Gaza blockade as arson kites raise fears of war
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» JERUSALEM - Israel tightened its blockade of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday partly over kites carrying firebombs to burn Israeli farmland as concerns mounted over whether the rudimentary devices could spark another war.
Indian police arrest 18 for repeated rape of 12-year-old girl
Reuters, Published on 17/07/2018
» NEW DELHI: Eighteen men appeared in court in the Indian city of Chennai on Tuesday on charges of repeatedly raping a 12-year girl over a seven-month period.
Peru's Guerrero cleared to play for Brazilian club - Swiss court
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» GENEVA - Peruvian football star Paolo Guerrero can play for his Brazilian club Flamengo when it resumes competition this week, despite his suspension for cocaine use, Switzerland's top court said Tuesday.
Russia condemned by rights court over Politkovskaya, Pussy Riot
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» STRASBOURG (FRANCE) - The European Court of Human Rights condemned Russia in two separate judgements Tuesday over its investigation into murdered journalist Anna Politkovskaya and its treatment of the protest group Pussy Riot.
Three-month coconut import ban proposed
Online Reporters, Published on 17/07/2018
» Thailand is considering a three-month import ban on coconuts to shore up local prices.
Surin red-shirt leader admits he has switched camps
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 17/07/2018
» A leading red-shirt in Surin has admitted jumping ship and joining the pro-Prayut leaning Sam Mitr Group (Three Allies), but insisted he will not attack his former boss Thaksin Shinawatra after moving to the new camp.
EU, Japan sign massive trade deal as US puts up barriers
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» TOKYO - Japan and the EU signed a sweeping free trade deal Tuesday saying they were sending a "clear message" against protectionism, as Washington puts up barriers and threatens a trade war.