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Trump threatens Syria strike, cancels summit travel
Associated Press, Published on 10/04/2018
» WASHINGTON: After threatening a military strike against Syria, President Donald Trump on Tuesday cancelled plans to travel to South America later this week, choosing to stay in the United States to manage the response to an apparent chemical weapons attack.
Volkswagen says considering board 'changes', may name new CEO
AFP, Published on 10/04/2018
» FRANKFURT AM MAIN - Scandal-hit car giant Volkswagen said Tuesday it was considering reshuffling its board and that chief executive Matthias Mueller could be replaced, although no decision has yet been made.
Syria on alert after threats over alleged gas attack
AFP, Published on 10/04/2018
» DAMASCUS - Syria's regime was bracing Tuesday for Western action after US President Donald Trump vowed to respond quickly and forcefully to an alleged chemical attack that has sparked international outrage.
Russian central bank plays down stability risk from sanctions
AFP, Published on 10/04/2018
» MOSCOW - Russian central bank chief Elvira Nabiullina said Tuesday that the country's economy could withstand the latest US sanctions, even as the ruble continued its spectacular plunge against the dollar and the euro.
TCEB gears forward Thailand MICE industry with 10 S-Curve industries
Published on 10/04/2018
» With Thai MICE industry continuing to grow last year, generating total revenue of over 200 billion baht, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), a public organisation, has initiated and presented business directions to drive the Thai economy through MICE. The strategies incorporate Thai public and private sectors and focus on 10 targeted S-Curve industries and the Thailand 4.0 initiative.
Scotland's Scott dips toes in Phelps territory
AFP, Published on 10/04/2018
» GOLD COAST (AUSTRALIA) - Scottish flier Duncan Scott, who captured a stunning Commonwealth Games 100 metres freestyle gold at the weekend, stepped out of his comfort zone to reach Tuesday's 200m individual medley final.
Wissanu: Raising retirement age not yet finalised
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/04/2018
» The planned extension of the mandatory retirement age for government and state enterprise officials from 60 to 63 years is still awaiting a proper study and is not yet in force, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Tuesday.
Facebook's Zuckerberg contrite ahead of grilling in Congress
AFP, Published on 10/04/2018
» WASHINGTON - Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg placed the blame for privacy and security lapses at the world's largest social network squarely on himself as he girded Monday for appearances this week on Capitol Hill before angry lawmakers.
Anyone want to buy a dinosaur? Two on sale in Paris
AFP, Published on 10/04/2018
» PARIS - The skeletons of an allosaurus and a diplodocus are up for auction in Paris this week, marketed as hip interior design objects -- for those with big enough living rooms.
Prawit denies links to water filter saga
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/04/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has denied any involvement in the allegedly overpriced procurement of solar-powered water filters installed in the southern provinces by the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC).