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Myanmar government under Suu Kyi silences journalists
Associated Press, Published on 15/02/2018
» When five Myanmar journalists were sentenced to decade-long prison terms for reporting the alleged existence of a military-run chemical weapons factory in Myanmar a few years ago, Aung San Suu Kyi -- then an opposition lawmaker -- condemned the harsh punishments as "very excessive".
Parliament rejects call for firing of Australia's deputy PM
Associated Press, Published on 15/02/2018
» CANBERRA, Australia: Australia's beleaguered deputy prime minister withstood a parliamentary vote Thursday that would have called for his firing after revelations of a relationship with a former staffer and a free-residence deal with a wealthy political donor.
Bomb, gun attack on southern defence volunteers
Maluding Tido, Muhammad Ayub Pathan, Waedao Harai, Published on 15/02/2018
» Two defence volunteers were badly wounded by a roadside bomb explosion in Muang district, Yala, on Thursday morning, while gunmen attacked a walled checkpoint manned by volunteers in Yi-ngo district of neighbouring Narathiwat overnight.
Cabinet 'near to IUU-free declaration'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/02/2018
» The cabinet will soon be asked to formally declare Thailand free of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, Deputy Prime Minister Chatchai Sarikulya says.
Liverpool, Real prevail in CL matches
Agencies, Published on 15/02/2018
» Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid came from a goal down to beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Study reveals woeful state of fire dept
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/02/2018
» More than half the city's fire trucks are damaged due to a lack of money to properly maintain them, according to the Bangkok City Council.
Apex plans 4 hotels on 400 rai in Krabi
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/02/2018
» SET-listed developer Apex Development Plc plans to develop four hotels with residential units for investment buyers on a 400-rai plot on Long Beach in Krabi.
France 3rd EU nation to push for beefed-up ties
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 15/02/2018
» During the first formal visit of a French minister to Thailand since the Macron administration came into power, the Minister of State attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Bapitiste Lemoyne, set a goal to further strengthen bilateral economic and other ties.
Pakistan bans 2 terrorist-linked charities
Peter Marino, Published on 15/02/2018
» ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has banned two charities linked to Islamist leader Hafiz Saeed, an official said on Wednesday, in a move against the UN-designated "terrorist" who the United States says was behind an attack on Mumbai in 2008 that killed 166 people.