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Armenia 'hero' opposition leader nominated for PM
AFP, Published on 30/04/2018
» YEREVAN - Armenian opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan on Monday was formally nominated for the post of prime minister by his supporters, inching closer to victory after two weeks of protests that transformed the country's political landscape.
EU 'prepared' for US trade tariffs as deadline looms
AFP, Published on 30/04/2018
» BRUSSELS - The EU said Monday it was "prepared" for US President Donald Trump imposing controversial tariffs on steel and aluminium from the bloc, as a deadline looms amid growing fears of all-out trade war.
Shah Marai, charismatic and courageous AFP journalist
AFP, Published on 30/04/2018
» KABUL - Agence France-Presse's chief photographer in Kabul Shah Marai, who was killed covering a suicide bombing on Monday, was a charismatic, courageous journalist who was dedicated to reporting on Afghanistan's wrenching conflict.
Missile strikes on Syria kill 26, mostly Iranian, forces
AFP, Published on 30/04/2018
» BEIRUT: Missile strikes on central Syria killed 26 pro-regime fighters, most of them Iranians, a monitor said Monday, in a raid that bore the hallmarks of Tehran's archfoe Israel.
Old parties see memberships plunge up to 97%
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/04/2018
» Four pre-coup political parties saw their memberships plummet by as much as 97% after the confirmation deadline passed on Monday.
Hefty fines up to B1m for drying clothes at historical sites
Sunthon Pongpao, Published on 30/04/2018
» AYUTTHAYA: Repeat offenders who turn national heritage sites into places to dry their laundry could pay a heavy price, a Fine Arts Department official warned on Monday.
Cambodia wants Thailand to hand over Sam Serey
Published on 30/04/2018
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia intends to seek the extradition from Thailand of the head of an anti-government organisation who was convicted in absentia on terrorism charges in 2013, the government said on Thursday.
Animal welfare for travellers: Do’s and don’ts
Associated Press, Published on 30/04/2018
» The next time you want to take a selfie with a tiger, ride an elephant or swim with dolphins, stop to consider the consequences.
Wissanu rules out Sect 44 for Doi Suthep houses
Online Reporters, Published on 30/04/2018
» The government will not use Section 44 to order the demolition of the controversial housing estate for judicial officials in Chiang Mai, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Monday.
Singapore stocks hit highest close in 10 years, SET gains
Published on 30/04/2018
» Southeast Asian stock markets posted strong gains on Monday as risk appetite picked up amid easing geopolitical tensions on the Korean peninsula, with bank stocks lifting Singapore to its highest close in 10-1/2 years.