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Second patient dies of Ebola in Uganda, as death toll climbs in DRC
AFP, Published on 13/06/2019
» BWERA (UGANDA) - Uganda on Thursday recorded its second Ebola fatality since the virus spread from neighbouring DR Congo, where officials said a 10-month-old epidemic had now killed more than 1,400 people.
Oil prices surge on reported tanker attacks
AFP, Published on 13/06/2019
» LONDON - World oil prices surged Thursday on reports that two tankers had been attacked in the Gulf of Oman, worsening frayed tensions in the crude-rich Middle East region, analysts said.
Froome's surgery successful, back racing in six months: surgeon
AFP, Published on 13/06/2019
» SAINT-ÉTIENNE (FRANCE) - Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has undergone a successful four-hour operation following a devastating crash and could be back racing in six months, his surgeon said Thursday.
FDA urged to curb sale of dangerous pills
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/06/2019
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been asked to revoke registration numbers of 10 dietary supplement brands and severely penalise manufacturers who include life-threatening chemicals in their products.
Somkid: Poverty is priority
Business, Chatrudee Theparat & Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/06/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has played down concerns about the coalition government, saying aid measures for low-income earners remain the priority.
Froome has surgery, in intensive care after high-speed crash
AFP, Published on 13/06/2019
» SAINT-ÉTIENNE (FRANCE) - Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has undergone surgery and was in intensive care Thursday a day after slamming into a wall at high speed and suffering multiple fractures.
Pressure grows on Hong Kong over extradition bill
AFP, Published on 13/06/2019
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong was facing international pressure Thursday over a divisive extradition bill that sparked violent protests, as a top legal body said police tactics to clear demonstrators may have been unlawful.
Back to the Hanfu-ture: Young Chinese revive ancient fashion
AFP, Published on 13/06/2019
» BEIJING - Dressed in a flowing long robe adorned with beaded floral embroidery from a bygone era, stylist Xiao Hang looks like she surfaced from a time machine as she strides across the bustling Beijing metro, attracting curious glances and inquisitive questions.
2020 budget to fund five 'key aspects'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/06/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will use the budget it has requested for the upcoming fiscal year to improve five key aspects of people's lives in the capital, says Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang.
SRT declares war on budget airlines
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/06/2019
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) wants to win back customers from low-cost airlines with electric, air-conditioned trains, the state enterprise said on Wednesday.