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US government teeters on brink of shutdown with no deal in view
AFP, Published on 29/09/2023
» WASHINGTON - The US government was on the verge of a shutdown Friday as Congress struggled to reach a deal to keep agencies running, prevent national park closures, and avoid the suspension of salaries for federal employees and military staff.
NSYNC reunites for first song in more than two decades
AFP, Published on 29/09/2023
» NEW YORK - The boy band NSYNC has released their first song in more than 20 years, reuniting to record "Better Place" for the soundtrack of the upcoming "Trolls" movie.
Gabon charges ousted president's wife with money laundering
AFP, Published on 29/09/2023
» LIBREVILLE - The wife of Gabon's ousted president Ali Bongo Ondimba has been charged with "money laundering" and other offences, the public prosecutor said Friday, a month after a coup toppled her husband.
What about the constitution?
Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2023
» The government's plan to complete the charter amendment process in four years is unlikely to be good enough for the pro-democracy alliance that has launched a campaign for wholesale charter change, according to political observers.
US Senate titan Dianne Feinstein dies at 90
AFP, Published on 29/09/2023
» WASHINGTON - Veteran Senator Dianne Feinstein, a titan of US political history who notched a string of legislative achievements during a trailblazing three-decade career in the Senate, has died at 90 years old, US media said on Friday.
Fuel usage up 2.3% in first 8 months
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/09/2023
» Fuel consumption in the first eight months this year increased by 2.3% to 155 million litres per day, though demand for diesel fell as prices rose, according to the Department of Energy Business.
Planned financial transaction tax axed
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/09/2023
» The Ministry of Finance has scrapped a plan to collect a financial transaction tax, saying it could have a negative impact on the stock market.
At least 500 houses inundated in Trat
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 29/09/2023
» TRAT: Flooding is worsening in Khao Saming district of this eastern province with at least 500 houses in eight villages inundated on Friday.
Artificial reef innovation under way
Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2023
» The Department of Fisheries and PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) have signed an agreement on developing artificial reefs from carbon dioxide-based mineral stones.
At least 40 killed in Pakistan blast
AFP, Published on 29/09/2023
» QUETTA, Pakistan - At least 40 people were killed and dozens more wounded in Balochistan province on Friday by a suicide bomber targeting a procession marking the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed, officials said.