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Malaysia denies censoring BBC report on prime minister
AFP, Published on 16/01/2014
» Malaysia's Internet regulator on Thursday denied accusations that it was blocking access to a BBC report about netizens in the Muslim-majority nation lampooning the country's prime minister.
Govt to talk only with EC chairman
Online Reporters, Published on 16/01/2014
» The government will send a letter to Election Commission chairman Supachai Somcharoen advising him of the conclusions of the meeting of representatives of various organisations yesterday to discuss EC's proposal for the deferment of the election scheduled for Feb 2, caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Pongthep Thepkanchana said on Thursday.
What's new in business news: January 16, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/01/2014
» Protest has reduced Bangkok air pollution, digital TV may weed out political channels & farmers offloading vegetables outside of Bangkok.
Earthquake in Surat Thani
Online Reporters, Published on 16/01/2014
» An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 on the Richter scale was recorded in tambon Khao Phang of Ban Ta Khun district of Surat Thani province on Thursday, the Meteorological Department reported.
Thais not eating enough veg and fruit
Online Reporters, Published on 16/01/2014
» The diet of the majority of Thai people contains less fruit and vegetables than the minimum level recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to ensure good health, resulting in an increased risk of chronic disease, academics have warned.
Delhi police arrest three suspects over Danish gang-rape
AFP, Published on 16/01/2014
» Indian police carried out raids across New Delhi Thursday as they hunted for a further five men wanted over the gang-rape of a Danish tourist which has put the country's record on sexual violence back in the spotlight.
SIA, Air NZ form new alliance
AFP, Published on 16/01/2014
» Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Air New Zealand on Thursday announced an alliance to expand services to both countries and boost their global reach as they look to capitalise on growing tourism traffic.
Pakistan remove Silva in third S.Lanka Test
AFP, Published on 16/01/2014
» Pakistan removed stubborn opener Kaushal Silva before Sri Lanka reached 64-1 at lunch on the opening day of the third and final Test in Sharjah on Thursday.
Build it and they will believe, says defiant China tycoon
AFP, Published on 16/01/2014
» A Chinese multi-millionaire who built himself an Egyptian pyramid and a replica of Versailles vows to construct the world's tallest building in just six months -- despite authorities preventing work amid safety concerns.
Navy to probe arrest of its officers
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/01/2014
» Navy chief Admiral Narong Pipattanasai has ordered an investigation into the arrest of three naval special warfare officers by police on Thursday morning, navy secretary Rear Admiral Kan Dee-ubon said.