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Russia launches criminal probe after mass protest for fair elections
AFP, Published on 30/07/2019
» MOSCOW - Russian investigators on Tuesday launched a probe into "mass unrest", a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison, after thousands took to the streets at the weekend to demand fair elections.
Racism storm follows Trump to historic US settlement
AFP, Published on 30/07/2019
» JAMESTOWN (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday visited the site of the first permanent English settlement in the United States to mark 400 years of representative democracy, but black state lawmakers boycotted the event in protest at what many say is his open racism.
Minister weighs raising speed limit to 120km/h
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 30/07/2019
» The new transport minister says he will increase the speed limit to 120 kilometres per hour from 80km/h and restrict the time transport lorries can use Bangkok roads to four hours a day.
Vietnamese fishermen call for action against China
Reuters, Published on 30/07/2019
» HANOI: A Vietnamese fishermen's group has called on the government to take stronger measures for the removal of a Chinese oil survey vessel that Vietnam accuses of violating its sovereignty in the South China Sea.
Brazilian police dismiss rape claim against Neymar
Associated Press, Published on 30/07/2019
» SAO PAULO: Brazilian police say they've decided there are no grounds to bring rape charges against soccer star Neymar. And they're investigating whether his accuser filed a false report.
Malaysia: Myanmar must seek justice for Rohingya
Associated Press, Published on 30/07/2019
» Malaysia's foreign ministry said Tuesday that Myanmar's government must pursue justice for alleged human rights abuses against the Muslim Rohingya minority so that hundreds of thousands who fled a brutal military crackdown can return safely to the country.
UTCC spots export drop for full year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/07/2019
» Thai exports are forecast to contract for the first time in four years in 2019 amid mounting risk factors such as the global economic slowdown, the ongoing trade row between the US and China, the baht's strength and volatile oil prices.
Govt sets January launch for child, birth benefit plan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/07/2019
» The government expects to introduce in January next year the manda pracharath, a new welfare package targeting pregnant women and mothers of small children who are low-income earners.
Woman sets herself on fire
Online Reporters, Published on 30/07/2019
» CHACHOENGSAO: A 32-year-old garment seller poured petrol over her body and set fire to herself outside her house in Muang district on Tuesday.
Prayut delegates duties to five deputies
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/07/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has delegated supervisory duties to his five deputies at the first cabinet meeting of his government.