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Flawless Moriya in four-way tie for top spot
Published on 22/02/2018
» Pattaya: Competition was close at the end of the opening round of the Honda LPGA Thailand as four players emerged tied for the top spot yesterday.
Court dismisses bid to lock up pro-election activists
Online Reporters, Published on 22/02/2018
» The Criminal Court has dismissed police request to detain four pro-election activists, saying they have cooperated with authorities and are no flight risks.
Malaysian rapper in the dog house over 'obscene' video
Published on 22/02/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia detained rapper Namewee on Thursday amid an uproar over an "obscene" Lunar New Year music video depicting people in dog masks dancing in what appears to be the administrative capital of Putrajaya.
EU set to prepare sanctions on Myanmar generals
Published on 22/02/2018
» BRUSSELS: The European Union will start preparing sanctions against Myanmar generals over killings of Rohingya Muslims by formally calling on the bloc's foreign policy chief next week to draw up a list of possible names, two diplomats said.
Seychelles designates huge new marine reserve
AFP, Published on 22/02/2018
» NAIROBI: A vast new marine protected area has been created in the Indian Ocean around the Seychelle islands, the government announced Thursday.
Gusty winds damage houses, more to come
Online Reporters, Published on 22/02/2018
» Strong winds have wreaked havoc in several northern and northeastern provinces, damaging houses and killing one person.
Kirin adopts healthier path in search for growth
Published on 22/02/2018
» TOKYO: Kirin Holdings Co Ltd aims to expand in health food and beverages, its chief executive said, as the Japanese brewery adopts a different strategy from rivals which have spent big on breweries abroad to offset a drop in domestic beer consumption.
Singapore to make jumping bail a crime
AFP, Published on 22/02/2018
» SINGAPORE: The city-state will criminalise skipping bail following the attempted escape of a man convicted in a high-profile fraud case at a megachurch, a senior government official said Thursday.
Chaos deepens in Syria enclave, global outcry grows
AFP, Published on 22/02/2018
» DOUMA, Syria: The Syrian regime rained rockets and bombs on Eastern Ghouta Thursday, killing another 19 civilians as international pressure mounted to stop the carnage in the rebel-held enclave.
Saudi to spend billions on Western-style entertainment
AFP, Published on 22/02/2018
» RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced plans Thursday to spend billions on building new venues and flying in Western acts, in a total overhaul of its entertainment sector that would been unthinkable not long ago.