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Greek PM Tsipras visits scene of wildfire disaster
AFP, Published on 30/07/2018
» ATHENS - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday paid his first visit to the area ravaged by the country's worst ever wildfires, as anger mounts over his government's response to the disaster which has claimed scores of lives.
Macedonia to hold referendum on name change on September 30
AFP, Published on 30/07/2018
» SKOPJE - Macedonia's parliament on Monday set September 30 as the date for a referendum on changing the country's name to the Republic of North Macedonia, a high-stakes vote aimed at resolving the Balkan nation's long-running row with Greece and opening the door to its entry into NATO and the EU.
Elderly suicides rose to all-time high in Singapore
TODAY, Published on 30/07/2018
» SINGAPORE: Suicides among the elderly here rose to an all-time high last year, even though the overall number of suicides fell to its lowest in five years.
Most provinces warned of heavy rain, floods, landslides
Yongyut Phupuangphet, Pattanapong Sripiachai and Pratuan Kajonvuthinun, Published on 30/07/2018
» Fifty-nine of the country's 77 provinces have been warned to brace for floods, burst riverbanks, runoff and landslides as heavy rains are expected in upper Thailand on July 30-31.
Zimbabwe votes in first post-Mugabe election
AFP, Published on 30/07/2018
» HARARE: Zimbabwe goes to the polls Monday in its first election since authoritarian leader Robert Mugabe was ousted last year, with alleged ballot fraud and the likelihood of a disputed result clouding voting day.
Excise Department mulls environmental tax options
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/07/2018
» The Excise Department is conducting a study of the impact from imposing an environmental tax that could possibly be directed to a fund to support recycling and related activities.
NY Times publisher tells Trump anti-press attacks 'dangerous and harmful'
AFP, Published on 30/07/2018
» WASHINGTON - The publisher of the New York Times said Sunday he warned Donald Trump in a White House meeting that the president's escalating attacks on the news media are "dangerous and harmful to our country" and "will lead to violence."
GH Bank targets digital service overhaul
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/07/2018
» Inspired by Scandinavia's cashless society push, state-owned GH Bank has set its sights on becoming a digital services bank by jump-starting its mobile app and QR code payment service.
Family first for vulnerable children, no matter what
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 30/07/2018
» Should the state be responsible for taking care of children in vulnerable condition, orphaned or not? Many believe it has a duty in some cases, such as children who have been exposed to religious extremism and terrorism or even involved by militant parents in terrorist attacks.
Green light for Kyaukphyu
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 30/07/2018
» Fresh negotiations are under way to resolve the impasse that has prevented progress on the Chinese-backed Kyaukphyu megaproject for more than three years, according to Myanmar's deputy finance minister.