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UN, top Iraq cleric urge 'serious' reforms after protests
AFP, Published on 11/11/2019
» NAJAF (IRAQ) - The United Nations' top official in Iraq and the country's most senior cleric urged authorities on Monday to get "serious" about reforms after anti-government demonstrations that have left hundreds dead.
Spain's repeat election fails to break deadlock
AFP, Published on 11/11/2019
» MADRID - Spain's Socialists faced tough talks to form a government on Monday after the party emerged on top but weakened from a repeat election which produced an even more divided parliament and propelled far-right Vox into third place.
Lam calls protesters 'people's enemy' after police shooting: Hong Kong update
Bloomberg and other agencies, Published on 11/11/2019
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam called protesters "the people's enemy" at a news conference on Monday evening as the Asian financial center reeled from a tense day of citywide protests that saw a demonstrator shot, another man set on fire and tear gas waft through luxury shopping malls.
Hong Kong police shoot protesters as flashmobs target rush hour
AFP, Published on 11/11/2019
» HONG KONG: A Hong Kong police officer shot at masked protesters on Monday morning, hitting at least two, as anger sparked by the recent death of a student spilled into the rush hour commute.
Hong Kong police shoot protester as protests start working week
AFP, Published on 11/11/2019
» HONG KONG - A Hong Kong police officer shot at masked protesters on Monday morning -- hitting at least one in the torso -- during clashes broadcast live on Facebook, as the city's rush hour was interrupted by protests.
EEC, megaprojects mean opportunities for property sector
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/11/2019
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and infrastructure development are setting new megatrends in Thailand with huge opportunities lying ahead for the property sector, according to former policymakers and property experts.
Orange Line services 'by 2023'
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 11/11/2019
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is expecting to ask the cabinet to approve the western section of the MRT's Orange Line by the end of next month, although opinions on construction methods and operating options are still divided.
Three killed as Iraqis keep up protests amid fears of 'bloodbath'
AFP, Published on 11/11/2019
» BAGHDAD - Iraqi anti-government protesters clashed with security forces on Sunday, leaving three dead and dozens wounded as a rights group warned a deadly crackdown could spiral into a "bloodbath".