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Trump opens fire on sixth day of government shutdown
AFP, Published on 27/12/2018
» WASHINGTON - Congress members trickled back into Washington Thursday but there was little hope of ending the government shutdown sparked by a row with President Donald Trump over his demand for US-Mexico border wall construction.
Disgraced bodyguard irks Macron with African 'consulting'
AFP, Published on 27/12/2018
» PARIS - The French presidency has written to Emmanuel Macron's disgraced former bodyguard Alexandre Benalla raising concerns over his recent work as a "consultant" in Africa, according to the letter seen by AFP on Thursday.
Iraqi lawmakers demand US withdrawal after Trump visit
Associated Press, Published on 27/12/2018
» BAGHDAD: Iraqi lawmakers Thursday demanded US forces leave the country in the wake of a surprise visit by President Donald Trump that politicians denounced as arrogant and a violation of Iraqi sovereignty.
Vietnam posts decade-high growth of 7.1% in 2018
AFP, Published on 27/12/2018
» Vietnam's growth soared to more than 7% this year, its highest in a decade, helped by a surge in its manufacturing sector.
Senator candidate complains about vote-buying
Online Reporters, Published on 27/12/2018
» A senator candidate for the small farmers’ group has protested against the elections at the national level, claiming efforts were made to buy votes.
More Songkhla bombs target power supply
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 27/12/2018
» SONGKHLA: Two bombs damaged two high-voltage power poles in Khuan Niang district and four more explosives, attached to another four power poles in nearby Bang Klam district, were found on Wednesday night following bomb blasts on Samila beach in Muang district.
Bomber's motive unclear, Samila beach remains closed
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 27/12/2018
» SONGKHLA: Samila beach in Muang district remained closed to the public on Thursday after two bombs exploded there on Wednesday night. No casualties were reported.
Second autopsy of Myanmar boy planned
Online Reporters, Published on 27/12/2018
» A second autopsy will be conducted on a two-year-old Myanmar boy found dead on Tuesday in a sugarcane field in Suphan Buri province to clear his parents’ lingering doubts.
NACC clears Prawit of luxury watch assets scandal
Online Reporters, Published on 27/12/2018
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission decided by majority vote on Thursday that Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon had no intention of making a false assets declaration by omitting 22 luxury watches he had been seen wearing.
France's Vinci to buy majority stake in London's Gatwick
AFP, Published on 27/12/2018
» PARIS - France's Vinci Airports on Thursday sealed a deal to acquire a majority share in London's Gatwick airport, Britain's second biggest, for 2.9 billion pounds (3.22 billion euros, $3.67 billion).