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Tourists complain French cicadas are 'too loud'
AFP, Published on 25/08/2018
» PARIS - It is the quintessential sound of the Mediterranean in summer, but for some French tourists the cicadas of Provence are just too noisy.
Wolves hold Manchester City 1-1
Published on 25/08/2018
» WOLVERHAMPTON, England: Manchester City's scintillating start to the Premier League season came to a halt as newly promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers held the champions 1-1 on Saturday.
Pope in Ireland vows to end 'scourge' of abuse
Published on 25/08/2018
» DUBLIN: Pope Francis said at the start of a visit to Ireland on Saturday that he shares the outrage of rank-and-file Catholics over the failure of church authorities to punish the “repugnant crimes” of priests who raped and molested children.
Another Hun Sen critic freed
Published on 25/08/2018
» PHNOM PENH: A former Cambodian opposition lawmaker who was a strong critic of the government’s handling of border issues with Vietnam has been pardoned.
Ancient cannon found at Sanam Luang
Online Reporters, Published on 25/08/2018
» A cannon believed to be around 200 years old has been uncovered in the middle of Sanam Luang in Bangkok.
Pattaya maid held in B500,000 hotel room theft
Published on 25/08/2018
» PATTAYA: A hotel maid has been arrested on charges of stealing valuables worth nearly 500,000 baht from the room of an American tourist in this beach town.
Ronaldo set for Turin debut
AFP, Published on 25/08/2018
» TURIN: Cristiano Ronaldo plays his first competitive game in Turin on Saturday as it was revealed that his arrival at Juventus has pushed the Serie A champions over the billion-euro mark on the Italian stock exchange.
Thousands of Rohingya protest on grim anniversary
Published on 25/08/2018
» KUTUPALONG, Bangladesh: Thousands of Rohingya Muslim refugees on Saturday marked the one-year anniversary of the attacks that sent them fleeing to safety in Bangladesh, praying they can return to their homes in Myanmar and demanding justice for their dead relatives and neighbours.
Drug arrests soar but more keep coming
King-oua Laohong, Published on 25/08/2018
» Large quantities of methamphetamine and crystal meth have flooded into Thailand this year as producers have tripled output to keep up with intensified crackdown efforts.
Australians decry revolving-door premiership
Published on 25/08/2018
» SYDNEY: Australia’s latest leader, Scott Morrison, spoke with Donald Trump, organised his cabinet and met drought-affected farmers on Saturday as the backlash continued over yet another prime minister selected by an internal party vote.