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German automakers face heat over tests on monkeys, humans
Associated Press, Published on 29/01/2018
» FRANKFURT: Public criticism of the German auto industry has escalated on reports that diesel exhaust tests were carried out on both monkeys and humans.
US consumer spending rises, savings drop to 10-year low
Reuters, Published on 29/01/2018
» WASHINGTON: US consumer spending rose solidly in December as demand for goods and services increased, but the gain came at the expense of savings, which dropped to a 10-year low in a troubling sign for future consumption and economic growth.The Commerce Department said on Monday that consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of US economic activity, increased 0.4% last month after an upwardly revised 0.8% increase in November.
11 Afghan troops die in IS attack on Kabul military academy
Associated Press, Published on 29/01/2018
» KABUL: Islamic State militants attacked Afghan soldiers guarding a military academy in the capital of Kabul on Monday, killing at least 11 troops and wounding 16
Malaysia's top court annuls unilateral conversions of minors
Associated Press, Published on 29/01/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's top court in a landmark decision says both parents must consent to the religious conversion of a minor, ruling in favour of a Hindu woman whose ex-husband converted their three children to Islam.
Cracks appear in the regime
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth & Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/01/2018
» Signs of decline in the military regime have clearly appeared after it has been in control of the country for almost four years.
Nida poll director quits after suspected government interference
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 29/01/2018
» The Nida poll director has vowed to quit after a poll he conducted relating to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon's luxury watch scandal was suppressed.
Bruno Mars sweeps Grammys, wins top album and song
Associated Press, Published on 29/01/2018
» NEW YORK: Bruno Mars went six for six at the Grammys, winning all of the awards he was nominated for with his energetic and upbeat 90s-inspired R&B album.
Russian opposition leader arrested amid election protests
Associated Press, Published on 29/01/2018
» MOSCOW: Protesters gathered across Russia on Sunday to support opposition leader Alexei Navalny's call to boycott the March presidential election, and Navalny himself was arrested while walking to the Moscow demonstration.
Facial recognition AI headed for banking
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/01/2018
» Consumers will have less to worry about when they open a bank account or lose their ATM card, thanks to the rise of facial recognition usage.
Ponzi suspect's assets seized
News, Wassayos Ngamkham & Suthiwit Chayutworakan, Published on 29/01/2018
» The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has seized assets in Thailand worth 346 million baht from Qingduan Zhang, 38, a key suspect in a major Chinese Ponzi scheme case cracked recently.