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Brussels lies low as Italy crisis continues
AFP, Published on 30/05/2018
» BRUSSELS - The European Union is treading cautiously as the political crisis in Italy fuels fear of a renewed threat to the long-term credibility of the eurozone.
All Black Carter bids adieu, eyes final chapter in Japan
AFP, Published on 30/05/2018
» PARIS - All Black legend Dan Carter on Wednesday expressed his sadness at leaving Racing 92 after three seasons as he prepares to head to Japan for what he said was "probably" the final chapter of his glittering career.
Myanmar protesters demand Suu Kyi act against 'violent' police
Reuters, Published on 30/05/2018
» YANGON: Anti-war protesters in Myanmar on Wednesday urged government leader Aung San Suu Kyi to take action against police who this month broke up a peace rally and arrested them, and raised new concern about freedom of speech.
Operator of world's top internet hub sues German spy agency
AFP, Published on 30/05/2018
» BERLIN: The operator of the world's largest internet hub challenged the legality of sweeping telecoms surveillance by Germany's spy agency, a German court heard Wednesday.
Taekwondo for peace: Korean youths perform for pope
AFP, Published on 30/05/2018
» VATICAN CITY: Youths from North and South Korea treated Pope Francis on Wednesday to a display of their taekwondo prowess in a demonstration for peace on their divided peninsula.
Philippines says it protests China 'harassment' of navy boat
Associated Press, Published on 30/05/2018
» MANILA: The Philippine government has quietly protested after Chinese ships deployed a helicopter that flew “dangerously close'' to a Philippine navy boat carrying supplies to Filipino marines based in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, two officials said Wednesday.
Wat Sa Ket abbot defrocked, sent to jail
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/05/2018
» Phra Phrom Sittthi, fugitive ex-abbot of Wat Sa Ket, was defrocked on Wednesday after the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases rejected his bail request.
Moody's 'predicts political climate will not hurt Thailand's economy'
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/05/2018
» Moody's Investors Service believes political factors will not affect Thailand’s economy, says a fiscal affairs adviser to the Finance Ministry.
Kim Yong Chol: N. Korean leader's hawkish right-hand man
AFP, Published on 30/05/2018
» SEOUL: The hawkish North Korean general on his way to New York for pre-summit talks is a skillful politician who has thrived through three generations of the ruling Kim family.
China slams US for 'sudden flip-flops' in trade policy
AFP, Published on 30/05/2018
» BEIJING: China on Wednesday lambasted "sudden flip-flops" in US policy after President Donald Trump said he was moving to finalise trade sanctions against it -- even as a US delegation heads to Beijing for talks.