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Suspect packages target Obama, Clintons
AFP, Published on 24/10/2018
» NEW YORK - Suspicious packages, identified as potential explosives, addressed to former president Barack Obama and defeated presidential nominee Hillary Clinton have been intercepted by the Secret Service, officials said Wednesday.
For migrant caravan's children, a long trek to a murky dream
AFP, Published on 24/10/2018
» HUIXTLA (MEXICO) - The caravan of Honduran migrants defying President Donald Trump by slowly trekking to the United States includes hundreds of children whose parents are ready to risk everything to give them a better future.
Mahathir pledges to help end violence in deep South
Published on 24/10/2018
» Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad promised on Wednesday to do whatever he could to bring peace to the insurgency-plagued southern border region.
Italy fines Apple, Samsung millions for slowing phones
AFP, Published on 24/10/2018
» ROME: Italy's competition authority on Wednesday said it was fining Apple and Samsung €10 and 5 million (375 and 187 million baht) respectively for the "planned obsolescence" of their smartphones.
Saudi crown prince to speak at forum amid Khashoggi crisis
AFP, Published on 24/10/2018
» RIYADH - Saudi Arabia's crown prince was due Wednesday to address a key forum in his first public comments since the murder of critic Jamal Khashoggi, amid US accusations of a monumental cover-up by the kingdom.
Thailand braces for 'cold' season starting on Saturday
Online Reporters, Published on 24/10/2018
» Thailand is officially entering its cold season on Saturday but the southern region is will remain battered by rain at least until Friday.
Bank returns money stolen by employee to customers
Published on 24/10/2018
» UTTARADIT: Bangkok Bank on Wednesday returned to three customers about of 1.7 million baht in total, plus interest, stolen by an employee at a branch office to pay online gambling debts.
One winning ticket in record $1.6 bln US lotto jackpot
AFP, Published on 24/10/2018
» WASHINGTON: A single winning ticket has been identified in the record-setting $1.6 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot, organizers said Wednesday.
Malaysia to charge former PM Najib, ex-Treasury head
Published on 24/10/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and his ex-head of Treasury will be charged on Thursday in connection with the misuse of government funds, the anti-graft agency said, the latest charges in a widening crackdown on corruption.
SET index leads Southeast Asia stock slide
Published on 24/10/2018
» Most Southeast Asian stock markets extended their decline on Wednesday, with Thai shares plunging to a three-month low as they played catch-up with regional peers after a holiday and as the energy sector took a hit from a slump in oil prices.