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Freed Cambodian surrogate mothers raise Chinese children
Thomson Reuters Foundation, Published on 10/12/2018
» OUDONG, Cambodia: Sophea was eight months pregnant when Cambodian police told her she would have to keep the baby that was never meant to be hers - and forfeit the $10,000 she was promised for acting as a surrogate for a Chinese couple.
'Moment of truth' for Macron as protests hit French economy
AFP, Published on 10/12/2018
» PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to offer fresh concessions Monday to try to end the "yellow vest" protests that have rocked the country and taken a heavy toll on the economy.
China slams 'inhumane' treatment of Huawei executive
AFP, Published on 10/12/2018
» BEIJING: China on Monday ratcheted up its protest over the arrest of an executive of telecom giant Huawei on a US warrant in Canada, calling reports of her treatment "inhumane" as she seeks her release on bail for health reasons.
Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn charged, served with fresh arrest warrant
AFP, Published on 10/12/2018
» TOKYO: Japanese prosecutors Monday formally charged Carlos Ghosn with financial misconduct for under-reporting his salary and also served him a fresh warrant on separate allegations, meaning the tycoon will likely spend Christmas in a cell.
German rail services disrupted due to strike
AFP, Published on 10/12/2018
» FRANKFURT AM MAIN - Rail services in Germany were severely disrupted Monday due to a strike by railworkers over pay, operator Deutsche Bahn said.
Asia markets tumble, dealers buffeted by negative issues
AFP, Published on 10/12/2018
» HONG KONG: Asian markets sank on Monday as investors juggled a number of negative issues that have fuelled worries about the global outlook.
Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn set to be charged, face new allegations
AFP, Published on 10/12/2018
» TOKYO - Carlos Ghosn is expected to be charged and face new allegations of financial misconduct Monday, meaning the once-revered auto tycoon is likely to be spending Christmas in a Japanese cell.
Macron to meet unions, address nation seeking to end 'yellow vest' crisis
AFP, Published on 10/12/2018
» PARIS - President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on the "yellow vest" crisis Monday and meet trade unionists and business leaders in search of a way to end the protests that have rocked France.
Liverpool turn to Salah to summon Gerrard's spirit for Napoli showdown
AFP, Published on 10/12/2018
» LIVERPOOL - Liverpool must again rely on fortress Anfield to inflict Napoli's first Champions League defeat of the season if they are to avoid the disappointment of a group stage exit just over six months since appearing in last season's final.
Ministries enlisted to cut fertiliser costs
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 10/12/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has urged the Commerce and Agriculture and Cooperatives ministries to work with manufacturers to cut fertiliser prices by 30% to support the farm sector.