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Disaster-hit Japan braces for powerful typhoon
AFP, Published on 28/07/2018
» TOKYO - A powerful typhoon buffeted Japan's eastern coast on Saturday evening, prompting local authorities to issue early evacuation orders, with western areas recently devastated by floods and landslides in the storm's crosshairs.
Disaster-hit Japan braces for powerful typhoon
AFP, Published on 28/07/2018
» TOKYO - A powerful typhoon hurtled towards Japan on Saturday, prompting local authorities to issue early evacuation orders, with western areas recently devastated by floods and landslides in the storm's crosshairs.
Confusion mounts over Laos flood toll
New York Times, Published on 28/07/2018
» PAKSONG DISTRICT, Laos: Bounna Eemchanthavong was trying to do arithmetic that refused to add up: About 650 people lived in his village in southern Laos before it was devastated by a dam failure, and only 65 of them had been spotted at two shelters where survivors gathered.
Fraud risk looms over Zimbabwe's post-Mugabe election
AFP, Published on 28/07/2018
» HARARE - Zimbabwe goes to the polls on Monday in its first election since authoritarian leader Robert Mugabe was ousted last year, with allegations mounting of voter fraud and predictions of a disputed result.
The final stretch
Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 28/07/2018
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Mercedes-Benz CLS300d AMG Premium (2018) review
Richard Leu, Published on 28/07/2018
» Mercedes-Benz’s pioneering coupe-like saloon looks less bold now but counters with good road manners.
Excise rejig to aid importers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/07/2018
» The Excise Department will offer a 15% discount on the recommended retail price, the basis for excise tax computation, for luxury items or those not ubiquitously found on shelves, says the department's chief.
Universally beautiful
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/07/2018
» Standing on a grand stage, Sophida "Ning" Kanchanarin was all smiles when a diamond crown was placed on her head. A large bouquet was given to her, and then she began waving to the onlooking crowd. A sash that reads "Miss Universe Thailand 2018" was draped on her shoulder.
Shippers mindful of hom mali
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/07/2018
» Thailand's rice exports remain promising this half, but exporters worry that higher prices of hom mali fragrant rice may lure farmers to grow more of it, eventually weighing on prices.