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Kenya court blocks East Africa's first coal plant
AFP, Published on 26/06/2019
» NAIROBI - Kenya's environment court blocked Wednesday the construction of a coal-fired power station on the country's idyllic Indian Ocean coast, in a move hailed as a major victory by campaigners fighting a years-long battle against the scheme.
Trump warns any conflict with Iran 'wouldn't last long'
AFP, Published on 26/06/2019
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Wednesday he does not want a war with Iran but warned that if fighting does break out, it "wouldn't last very long," even as Iran's president tried to tamp down soaring tensions.
Norway police say tycoon's missing wife likely killed
AFP, Published on 26/06/2019
» OSLO - The wife of a wealthy Norwegian businessman who disappeared nearly eight months ago was probably killed, with the murder made to look like a kidnapping, police said Wednesday.
Trump: China needs trade deal as economy 'going down the tubes'
AFP, Published on 26/06/2019
» WASHINGTON - A bullish President Donald Trump warned China of an even deeper trade war Wednesday ahead of a G20 summit where he will meet President Xi Jinping, saying China's remaining imports are "ripe" for tariffs.
Sisters who killed abusive father spark Russia domestic violence debate
AFP, Published on 26/06/2019
» MOSCOW - A case against three teenage sisters who killed their father after what lawyers say was years of beatings and sexual abuse has sparked protest and highlighted Russia's dire record on domestic violence.
Norway police say tycoon's missing wife likely killed
AFP, Published on 26/06/2019
» OSLO - The wife of a wealthy Norwegian businessman who disappeared nearly eight months ago was probably killed, with the murder made to look like a kidnapping, police said Wednesday.
European airports plan for net zero carbon emissions
AP, Published on 26/06/2019
» LIMASSOL, Cyprus: An organisation representing airports in 45 European countries said Wednesday that it plans to get airports to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Ministry urges unis to control hazing rites
Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 26/06/2019
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation has warned universities nationwide to strictly regulate their annual initiation rites for freshmen or so-called rab nong ceremonies and ban all activities which can cause harm to students.
Surachate's appointment to police panel reversed amid pressure
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/06/2019
» The Police Commission has resolved to remove sacked immigration chief Surachate Hakparn from a police sub-committee following mounting pressure.
Iran 'never seeks war' with US, says Rouhani
AFP, Published on 26/06/2019
» TEHRAN - Iran "never seeks war" with the United States, President Hassan Rouhani said as he sought to rein in soaring tensions Wednesday between the two countries.