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Drug kingpin El Chapo sentenced to life in US prison
AFP, Published on 17/07/2019
» NEW YORK - Once one of the world's most powerful and notorious criminals, Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was jailed for life Wednesday -- the mandatory sentence for a host of crimes spanning a quarter-century.
Libya extradites Manchester bomber's brother
AFP, Published on 17/07/2019
» LONDON - Libya on Wednesday extradited to Britain the brother of a suicide bomber who attacked an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester in May 2017 and killed 22 people, officials said.
Pakistan arrests alleged Mumbai attacks mastermind again
AFP, Published on 17/07/2019
» LAHORE (PAKISTAN) - Pakistani authorities Wednesday detained the alleged mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, a security official said, as the country faces increased pressure to crack down on militants operating on its soil.
Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman sentenced to life in prison
Associated Press, Published on 17/07/2019
» NEW YORK: The Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was sentenced Wednesday to life behind bars in a US prison, a humbling end for a drug lord notorious for his ability to kill, bribe or tunnel his way out of trouble.
Turkish diplomat among two shot dead in Iraq's Arbil
AFP, Published on 17/07/2019
» ARBIL (IRAQ) - The Turkish vice consul to Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region was among at least two people shot dead Wednesday in the regional capital Arbil, prompting pledges of "retaliation" from Ankara.
New conservative Greek parliament sworn in after election
AFP, Published on 17/07/2019
» ATHENS - Greece's new parliament was sworn in Wednesday after July 7 elections, led by a conservative government that has vowed to cut taxes, boost domestic security and tighten borders against migration.
South Africans mourn 'White Zulu' singer Johnny Clegg
AFP, Published on 17/07/2019
» JOHANNESBURG - Tributes poured in Wednesday for anti-apartheid singer Johnny Clegg, who has died aged 66, with politicians, musicians and friends lauding the "White Zulu" for building bridges in a divided nation.
Domestic operators want low season perks
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 17/07/2019
» The domestic travel sector has pushed new Tourism and Sports Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakan to outline fresh incentives to revive the segment during low season.
SCB analysts see lengthy US-China dispute
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/07/2019
» Looser monetary policies worldwide and the protracted Sino-US trade dispute will chiefly determine the second-half investment outlook, according to SCB Wealth Holistic Experts.
Disclose prices or face fines, warns DIT
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/07/2019
» Online businesses which failed to disclose the price of their goods and services may face a maximum fine of 10,000 baht, the Department of Internal Trade warns.