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Taiwan loses biggest Pacific ally as Solomons embraces China
Associated Press, Published on 17/09/2019
» WELLINGTON, New Zealand: Taiwan has lost its largest ally in the Pacific after the Solomon Islands on Tuesday confirmed it is switching diplomatic allegiance to China, and observers say other Pacific nations may soon follow.
Hong Kong leader to hold dialogue aimed at easing tensions
Reuters, Published on 17/09/2019
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's leader, Carrie Lam, said on Tuesday she and her team would begin dialogue sessions with the community next week, while reiterating that violence that has roiled the city over three months of protests must end.
Court jails seven for 21 years each over Yala arson
News, Post reporters, Published on 17/09/2019
» The Criminal Court has ordered seven people jailed for 21 years each for torching the office of a company selling construction materials in downtown Yala two years ago.
Rajamangala will be ready for AFC U23 meet
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 17/09/2019
» Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is confident that Rajamangala National Stadium will be ready for next year's AFC U23 Championship.
Education is useless if it leads to unhappy lives
News, Philipp Graf von Hardenberg, Published on 17/09/2019
» For me, the biggest challenge of our education systems is that we fail to prepare our children for life. With all their tests and exams, crowded timetables, homework overload and overwhelming requirements in exams, schools prepare students for universities, but not for life. Graduates might in theory be experts in algebra and cell systems, but they don't have self-confidence, nor goals, nor practical skills, and are scared of their own future. They are far too often unhappy with themselves, constantly under pressure and unable to build strong relationships with others.
Noble no more
News, Postbag, Published on 17/09/2019
» An American senator is said to have coined the phrase, "The first casualty when war comes is truth", back in 1918.