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More Turkish troops to Syria border ahead of US pullout
AFP, Published on 24/12/2018
» ANKARA - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed threats to target Kurdish fighters Monday as he sent more troops to the border with Syria ahead of an imminent US withdrawal.
Pakistan's former PM sentenced to 7 years for corruption
Associated Press, Published on 24/12/2018
» ISLAMABAD: An anti-graft tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to seven years in prison for corruption on Monday, drawing criticism from his party, which said the decision was a "black stain" on the justice system.
Indonesia searches for tsunami victims; death toll hits 373
Associated Press, Published on 24/12/2018
» TANJUNG LESUNG, Indonesia: Efforts to collect hundreds of bodies and save the injured were stepped up in Indonesia on Monday following the country's latest tsunami, as scientists collected evidence on how a volcanic eruption triggered the weekend tragedy.
US fund Castlelake to buy AirAsia planes for US$768m
Reuters, Published on 24/12/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia Group Berhad will sell a portfolio of 25 planes to US private investment firm Castlelake LP for US$768 million, it said on Monday.
Israel to hold early elections in April
AFP, Published on 24/12/2018
» JERUSALEM - Israel's government decided Monday to hold early elections in April with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu struggling to keep together a one-seat majority in parliament as he also faces potential corruption charges in the months ahead.
Several complaints filed against Palang Pracharath
Online Reporters, Published on 24/12/2018
» The Election Commission has been kept busy with complaints against pro-regime Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) since last week, with the latest being an accusation the party’s leader might not be qualified.
Elephants join search for missing boy
Associated Press, Published on 24/12/2018
» Four elephants mounted by their mahouts have joined the search for a 2-year-old boy from Myanmar who has been missing for a week, as hundreds of rescuers combed through a sugarcane field for traces of the missing child.
2,700 senator candidates to choose 200 on Thursday
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/12/2018
» A total of 2,746 senator candidates will choose 200 among themselves at the national round of cross-elections among professional groups on Thursday, according to the Election Commission.
Santa takes social media by storm
Online Reporters, Published on 24/12/2018
» People across Thailand took to social media to celebrate Christmas on Monday.
Santa pushed out as China's leaders emphasise tradition
AP and online reporters, Published on 24/12/2018
» SHANGHAI: At least four cities and one county in China have ordered restrictions on Christmas celebrations this year, amid a crackdown on religion and efforts to revive traditional culture by China's ruling Communist Party.