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Top ivory investigator murdered in Kenya
Associated Press, Published on 05/02/2018
» NAIROBI: A leading American investigator into the illegal ivory and rhino horn trade has been found stabbed to death in his home, Kenyan police and officials said Monday.
China looks to stamp out cryptocurrency trading
AFP, Published on 05/02/2018
» BEIJING: China plans to stamp out all remaining cryptocurrency trading in the country by blocking access to overseas-based websites and removing related applications from app stores.
Petition filed over Siberian tiger death
Nila Singkiree, Published on 05/02/2018
» A private organisation has filed a complaint involving the death of a Siberian tiger at the Ubon Ratchathani zoo in April last year.
SET drops, other SE Asia stocks tumble
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 05/02/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index dropped almost 1%, while other Southeast Asian stock markets plunged on Monday as rising US bond yields on worries over the prospect of higher interest rates rattled equity investors.
No banners, no bouquets allowed as PM visits Koh Chang
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 05/02/2018
» TRAT: Authorities derailed plans by people on Koh Chang to air their grievances personally when Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made a brief visit to the island on Monday.
Regime tries to downplay wave of public anger
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 05/02/2018
» The regime is downplaying efforts by "anti-government elements" to undermine its position, predicting the movements will lose steam.
Freed Samsung heir Lee to appeal convictions
Published on 05/02/2018
» SEOUL: The lawyer for Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee said on Monday his client plans to appeal to the Supreme Court after he was found guilty of some charges by an appeals court, even though his sentence was suspended and he was able to walk free.
Indonesia's economy improves slightly as exports rise
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/02/2018
» JAKARTA: Indonesia’s economy grew slightly better than expected last quarter, supported by a pick- up in exports, while consumer spending continued to disappoint. Stocks and the currency pared losses.
Yongyuth sues TV host Chuvit for defamation
Online Reporters, Published on 05/02/2018
» Former House speaker Yongyuth Tiyapairat on Monday morning filed two defamation lawsuits against TV news chat show host Chuvit Kamolvisit and others over broadcasts linking him to alleged criminal activities.
Timberlake Super Bowl halftime show fails to dazzle
AP, Published on 05/02/2018
» NEW YORK: Justin Timberlake ended his Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday with no unintentionally exposed body parts.