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US imposes sanctions on Putin's oligarch allies
AFP, Published on 06/04/2018
» WASHINGTON - The United States struck at the heart of President Vladimir Putin's inner circle Friday, imposing sanctions on seven of Russia's most influential oligarchs and stoking a diplomatic crisis that some have dubbed a new Cold War.
US imposes sanctions on Putin's oligarch allies
AFP, Published on 06/04/2018
» WASHINGTON - The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on seven Russian oligarchs accused of supporting and profiting from President Vladimir Putin's efforts to undermine western democracies.
Up to 2.7 million Europeans affected by Facebook data scandal: EU
AFP, Published on 06/04/2018
» BRUSSELS - Facebook has admitted it may have "improperly shared" the personal data of up to 2.7 million people in the European Union, the bloc announced Friday, saying it would demand further answers from the social media giant.
Facebook apologises for Myanmar lapses
AFP, Published on 06/04/2018
» YANGON: Facebook apologised on Friday to Myanmar civil society groups that took issue with Mark Zuckerberg's defence of the platform's record on curbing the hate speech roiling the country.
Huge crowds seek new King Rama X coins
Post Reporters, Published on 06/04/2018
» Large crowds formed long queues at provincial offices of the Treasury Department to exchange cash for the first lot of circulated coins bearing the image of King Rama X on Friday, the Chakri Memorial Day.
AIS, True defend payment relaxation request
Online Reporters, Published on 06/04/2018
» Two major mobile operators have defended their requests for a relaxation of mobile licence payments, saying the move is not a trick to default on or reduce the payments.
Cricket Australia defends role in crisis, announces player review
AFP, Published on 06/04/2018
» BRISBANE (AUSTRALIA) - Australia top cricket chiefs Friday ruled out stepping down after a ball-tampering scandal that shocked the nation, saying it was "not the time for a witch-hunt" as a review into player conduct was announced.
Couple flee police on foot after car chase, crash
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 06/04/2018
» SONGKHLA: A man and a woman escaped on foot after surviving driving through a police checkpoint, a road chase and a crash that tore their car in half in Hat Yai district late on Thursday night.
Prosecutors defend Premchai charges
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/04/2018
» Prosecutors on Thursday insisted they can explain to the public why they decided to drop almost half of the 11 charges against construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta, who allegedly poached animals in the Thungyai Nareusuan Wildlife Sanctuary in Kanchanaburi in February.
Booze-free crusade 'won't deter revellers'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/04/2018
» The alcohol-free Songkran campaign will not put off people from going out to have fun during the festival, according to the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).