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20 dead in Afghanistan suicide attack during ceasefire
AFP, Published on 16/06/2018
» JALALABAD: A suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowd of Afghan Taliban, security forces, and civilians celebrating an unprecedented ceasefire in the war-torn country on Saturday, killing at least 20 people, officials said.
Trump keeps his promises on trade
AFP, Published on 16/06/2018
» WASHINGTON - By inflicting tariffs on the steel and aluminum of his allies, and then on tens of billions of dollars in goods from China, US President Donald Trump has quickly moved to fulfill the tough campaign pledges he made on trade.
Taliban, Afghan forces hug, take selfies as ceasefire holds
AFP, Published on 16/06/2018
» BATI KOT (AFGHANISTAN) - Taliban fighters and Afghan security forces hugged and took selfies with each other in restive eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, as an unprecedented ceasefire in the war-torn country held for the second day of Eid.
Nizhny Novgorod, a World Cup wonder or white elephant?
AFP, Published on 16/06/2018
» NIZHNIY NOVGOROD (RUSSIA) - Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, a beautiful, gleaming $290 million (250 million euros) venue, makes its World Cup bow on Monday, playing host to South Korea and Sweden in a Group F clash.
'Police-led' drug gang accused of assault
Yuttapong Kumnodnae, Published on 16/06/2018
» UDON THANI: Two brothers have accused members of a drug gang allegedly led by local police of assaulting them over a drug-related debt and taking video of the incident to intimidate others.
France edge Socceroos on late Pogba strike
News Agencies, Published on 16/06/2018
» KAZAN, Russia: A late Paul Pogba strike gave France a 2-1 win over Australia in their Group C opener on Saturday, in the first World Cup match to feature video review in a critical role.
Chavalit warns of fraud gang using his name
Online Reporters, Published on 16/06/2018
» Former prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh has filed a complaint with police, claiming a group of people have been using his name to extort favours and money from others, causing almost 100 million baht in damages.
Beijing fires back in trade war with US
The Associated Press, Published on 16/06/2018
» BEIJING: China fired back on Saturday in a spiralling trade dispute with US President Donald Trump by raising import duties on a $34-billion list of American goods including soybeans, electric cars and whiskey.
Acmecs leaders adopt 5-year plan
Kyodo News, Published on 16/06/2018
» The leaders of five Mekong River basin countries on Saturday adopted a five-year master plan focused on improving transport infrastructure, harmonising trade and investment rules, and human resources development.
Messi to put heat on Iceland as France target Australia
AFP, Published on 16/06/2018
» MOSCOW - Lionel Messi's bid for World Cup redemption begins on Saturday when he leads Argentina against tiny Iceland, as fancied France make their bow in Russia targeting a repeat of their 1998 glory.