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Man killed for failing to stop for volunteers' check
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 31/10/2019
» SONGKHLA: A soldier and two defence volunteers have surrendered after the short pursuit and murder of a fish vendor in Hat Yai district who reportedly did not stop for a urine check.
K-pop's BTS finish tour with millions generated
AFP, Published on 31/10/2019
» SEOUL - Tearful and screaming by turn, tens of thousands of BTS fans gathered in Seoul for the finale of the boyband's lucrative world tour, some flying thousands of kilometres to pay homage to their idols and swell their backers' bulging coffers.
Hong Kong in recession as protests take toll
Associated Press, Published on 31/10/2019
» HONG KONG: Business has plunged in Hong Kong's shopping districts after more than four months of protests.
Indian Kashmir formally ceases to be a state
AFP, Published on 31/10/2019
» SRINAGAR, India: The Muslim-majority region of Kashmir was formally divided on Thursday, almost three months after losing its autonomy in a move that triggered violence and stoked tensions with arch-rival Pakistan.
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot to merge
Reuters, Published on 31/10/2019
» MILAN/PARIS: Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot's owner PSA said on Thursday they would join forces through a 50-50 share swap to create the world's fourth-largest automaker.
Indonesia's halal tourism bid faces pig pushback
AFP, Published on 31/10/2019
» MUARA, Indonesia: A bid to lure more visitors by spreading halal tourism across the archipelago is facing a backlash, with a Christian celebration of pigs — forbidden for Muslims — the latest act of dissent.
TDRI research director Deunden killed by falling tree
Online Reporters, Published on 31/10/2019
» Thailand Development Research Institute research director Deunden Nikomborirak was killed by falling tree while walking in front of her house in Bangkok on Thursday.
A 10,000-calorie challenge
Reuters, Published on 31/10/2019
» A Bangkok burger joint has become an internet sensation after YouTubers started challenging each other to eat its biggest meal — a near 6kg patty covered in fried onion rings, bacon and mayonnaise.
PEA launches Solar Hero Application
Published on 31/10/2019
» The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has launched the PEA Solar Hero Application to support installation of a solar rooftop with digital system at its headquarters.
TB drug price slashed in global push to thwart killer disease
AFP, Published on 31/10/2019
» HYDERABAD (INDIA) - French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi slashed the price of a key anti-tuberculosis drug on Thursday, boosting the battle against the world's deadliest disease alongside the US launch of tests for a new treatment.