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US diplomat: Trump pushed for Ukraine probe of firm linked to Biden son
AFP, Published on 17/10/2019
» WASHINGTON - A US diplomat told Congress Thursday that President Donald Trump and his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani injected US domestic electoral issues into talks with Ukraine, adding explosive fuel to Democrats' impeachment probe of Trump.
US diplomat: Trump pushed for Ukraine probe of firm linked to Biden son
AFP, Published on 17/10/2019
» WASHINGTON - A US diplomat told Congress Thursday that President Donald Trump and his personal lawyer injected domestic politics into talks with Ukraine, including seeking a probe of a Ukrainian company with ties to the son of Trump's Democratic rival Joe Biden.
Berlin blames trade wars and Brexit for falling growth prospects
AFP, Published on 17/10/2019
» BERLIN - Germany on Thursday slashed its growth outlook for next year, saying it expects trade conflicts, Brexit and other sources of uncertainty abroad to continue weighing on an economy that remains buttressed by domestic strength.
Belgium okays pre-parole evaluation of child killer Dutroux
AFP, Published on 17/10/2019
» BRUSSELS - Brussels prosecutors on Thursday approved a request for a new psychiatric assessment of one of Europe's most notorious child-killers, Marc Dutroux, paving the way for his possible conditional release.
Hong Kongers get serious in pursuing overseas passports
Published on 17/10/2019
» Hong Kongers' interest in emigrating has jumped 14 fold as the four-month long anti-government protests shows no signs of ending, and many are selling their property before the housing market deteriorates further to finance their move, according to Midland Immigration Consultancy.
Royal barge procession postponed
Published on 17/10/2019
» His Majesty the King has postponed the royal barge procession from Oct 24 to Dec 12, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam announced on Thursday.
Klong Toey revamp plan to hit cabinet this month
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 17/10/2019
» The final report on the 490-billion-baht development of the Klong Toey port area is expected to wrap up before the end of this month before it is tabled for consideration, said the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT).
Fintech investments in Singapore hit $735bn in first nine months
Published on 17/10/2019
» SINGAPORE: Financial technology companies in Singapore raised a record US$735 million (S$1 billion) in the first nine months of this year, even though fewer investment deals were made, a report by global consultancy Accenture said on Tuesday.
EU and UK reach agreement on Brexit
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/10/2019
» BRUSSELS: Negotiators from the UK reached an agreement with officials in Brussels on Thursday that could pave the way for Britain to finally break 46 years of ties with the European Union this month. The pound rose.
UTCC advises more stimulus
Published on 17/10/2019
» The government needs to pump more money into circulation — a range of 30-50 billion baht — to reach the target of 3% economic growth this year, says the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).