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Soldiers guard mosques in tense Sri Lanka
Published on 09/03/2018
» COLOMBO: Soldiers and police guarded mosques across Sri Lanka during Friday prayers amid fears of new anti-Muslim attacks after four days of riots that have left at least three dead.
UK deploys military in Russia spy attack probe
AFP, Published on 09/03/2018
» LONDON - British police requested military assistance in investigating a nerve agent attack on a former Russian double agent as speculation mounted Friday about how London could respond if a state actor were to blame.
Grab close to deal for Uber Southeast Asia business
Bloomberg, Published on 09/03/2018
» Grab, the dominant ride-hailing service in Southeast Asia, is close to finalising a deal to acquire Uber Technologies Inc’s business in the region and may sign a deal this week or next, according to people familiar with the matter.
Woman sitting in lap of Buddha statue draws ire online
Online Reporters, Published on 09/03/2018
» A female tourist sitting in the lap of a large Buddha statue at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhol has attracted a lot of criticism from netizens after her photos went viral online.
Kanchanaburi police chief 'derelict' in lottery case
Online Reporters, Published on 09/03/2018
» A top level inquiry has concluded that Kanchanaburi police chief Suthi Puangpikul made a "mistake" during the interrogation process when investigating the 30-million-baht lottery dispute, and put it down to "inexperience".
India's top court upholds passive euthanasia
Reuters, Published on 09/03/2018
» NEW DELHI: India's Supreme Court ruled on Friday that individuals had a right to die with dignity, allowing passive euthanasia with guidelines in a landmark verdict.
Obama said to be in talks with Netflix to produce shows
New York Times, Published on 09/03/2018
» WASHINGTON: Former President Barack Obama is in advanced negotiations with Netflix to produce a series of high-profile shows that will provide him a global platform after his departure from the White House, according to people familiar with the discussions.
Storms cause flooding, traffic chaos around Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 09/03/2018
» Several hours of heavy rain caused flooding in Bangkok and surrounding provinces and caused traffic havoc on Friday morning.
Premchai faces bribery charge
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 09/03/2018
» Construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta faces an additional charge of bribery for offering officials "anything you want" in return for his release after he was detained in a high-profile wildlife poaching case in Kanchanaburi.
Tycoon Premchai faces bribery charge
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2018
» Construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta faces an additional charge of bribery for offering officials "anything you want" in return for his release after he was detained in a high-profile wildlife poaching case in Kanchanaburi.