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Norway mosque shooting an 'attempted act of terror'
AFP, Published on 11/08/2019
» OSLO - The shooting at a mosque near Oslo is being treated as an "attempted act of terror", Norwegian police said Sunday, with the suspect appearing to harbour far-right, anti-immigrant views.
Man City radio presenters sacked over Jackie Chan jokes
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/08/2019
» Manchester City have strongly condemned the behaviour of two radio presenters who allegedly performed racist Jackie Chan jokes and Chinese accent impressions on their podcast.
Bangkok bombings politically motivated: Suan Dusit Poll
Online Reporters, Published on 11/08/2019
» A majority of people believe a string of bombs that rattled Bangkok early this month were politically motivated and have affected confidence in the government under Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, according to an opinion survey by the Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.
Majority oppose higher taxi fares: Nida Poll
Online Reporters, Published on 11/08/2019
» A majority of people oppose an increase in taxi fares in Bangkok and nearby provinces set to take effect from Sept 8, according to the result of an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
N.Korea's Kim oversaw test of 'new weapon': state media
AFP, Published on 11/08/2019
» SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally supervised the "test-fire of a new weapon", the latest in a series of missile launches, state media reported Sunday -- as US President Donald Trump said Pyongyang wants to resume denuclearisation talks.
Carving up city roads to make motorcycle lanes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/08/2019
» Not all road users are made equal. However, motorcycles -- which represent the largest number of vehicles on the road -- are the least equal of them all, according to Pichai Taneerananon, a lecturer at the Prince of Songkla University's Graduate School, and a staunch advocate for motorcycle lanes.
Facelift plans for Lumpini Park
News, Dumrongkiat Mala and Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 11/08/2019
» Surrounded by skyscrapers in a wealthy and conveniently located part of the city, Lumpini Park -- also known as "Suan Lum" and considered an oasis in the heart of Bangkok's central business district -- will celebrate its centenary in 2025.
Surin Hospital calls on outside help to counter water shortage crisis
News, Post reporters, Published on 11/08/2019
» Surin Hospital has launched a crisis centre to mitigate the effects of a severe water shortage at the facility, said government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat on Saturday, adding that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha plans to visit Surin next week.
NKorea's Kim oversaw latest launch, test of 'new weapon': KCNA
AFP, Published on 11/08/2019
» SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the latest in a series of missile launches, which was the "test-fire of a new weapon", the country's official Korean Central News Agency reported Sunday.
Panel finds grounds to allegation rotten eggs used in school lunches
News, Post reporters, Published on 11/08/2019
» A panel has found grounds to allegations that a school director ordered the use of spoiled eggs in phalo soup to be served to school children in Prachin Buri.