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Vowing US first, Trump presses on Iran, trade at UN
AFP, Published on 25/09/2018
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged heavy pressure both on Iran and Washington's trading partners as he offered a robust defense of the US right to go it alone.
Swedish parliament ousts PM in vote of no-confidence
AFP, Published on 25/09/2018
» STOCKHOLM - Sweden's centre-right opposition and the far right ousted Prime Minister Stefan Lofven in a vote of no-confidence on Tuesday, as the left and right blocs wrangle over who can form a new government after neither won a majority in September 9 elections.
US imposes sanctions on Venezuelan president's wife, inner circle
AFP, Published on 25/09/2018
» WASHINGTON - The United States went after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's inner circle on Tuesday, imposing sanctions on his wife, vice president and other close associates.
Argentina woes snowball, central bank chief resigns
AFP, Published on 25/09/2018
» BUENOS AIRES: The president of Argentina's central bank, Luis Caputo, abruptly resigned on Tuesday after just three months in the position, amid a volatile economic crisis.
Aquarius rescue ship migrants to disembark in Malta: PM
AFP, Published on 25/09/2018
» VALLETTA - The 58 migrants on board the Aquarius rescue ship will be taken to Malta and from there on to four other European countries, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat tweeted on Tuesday.
Instagram departures add to woes for Facebook
AFP, Published on 25/09/2018
» WASHINGTON - The departure of Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger adds to the woes of parent firm Facebook as it tries to repair its image hurt by privacy scandals and curb manipulation and misinformation.
Argentina's central bank chief resigns
AFP, Published on 25/09/2018
» BUENOS AIRES - The president of Argentina's central bank, Luis Caputo, abruptly resigned on Tuesday after just a few months in the position, amid a volatile economic crisis.
Michael Kors ups the glamour, buys Versace for $2bn
Associated Press, Published on 25/09/2018
» NEW YORK: Michael Kors is buying the Italian fashion house Versace in a deal worth more than $2 billion (€1.83 billion), continuing its hard charge into the world of high-end fashion.
All three suspects charged with murder of Brit, Thai wife
Published on 25/09/2018
» PHRAE: Three men, including the suspected mastermind, involved in the murder of a British retiree and his Thai wife in this northern province have been charged with premeditated murder. The suspects include the wife’s elder brother.
Sonthaya appointed Pattaya mayor
Online Reporters, Published on 25/09/2018
» Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has appointed Sonthaya Khunpluem as Pattaya mayor to facilitate the government’s Eastern Economic Corridor push.