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Rights groups condemn police powers for soldiers
AFP, Published on 05/04/2016
» BANGKOK - An order by the military govermnent giving sweeping police powers to soldiers is part of the "steady erosion of human rights protections", campaigners said on Tuesday, calling for the law to be rescinded.
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Malaysian murder convict loses appeal against hanging in Singapore
AFP, Published on 05/04/2016
» SINGAPORE - Singapore's highest court on Tuesday quashed a final appeal by a Malaysian murder convict, setting the stage for his execution by hanging despite calls for mercy from rights groups.
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Facebook tests tech to help blind people enjoy photos
AFP, Published on 05/04/2016
» MENLO PARK (UNITED STATES) - Facebook began using artificial intelligence to help people with visual impairments enjoy photos posted at the leading social network.
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Student protesters disrupt Meechai's charter speech
Online Reporters, Published on 05/04/2016
» Students protesters twice on Tuesday disrupted a speech on the proposed constitution by Constitution Drafting Committee chairman Meechai Ruchupan.
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Thyssenkrupp to buy Vale's minority stake in Brazilian steel mill CSA
AFP, Published on 05/04/2016
» FRANKFURT - German heavy industry giant Thyssenkrupp said Tuesday it is buying out its Brazilian partner Vale in the Brazilian steel mill CSA to become sole owner.
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ArcelorMittal hits $3bn rights issue
AFP, Published on 05/04/2016
» PARIS - Steel giant ArcelorMittal said Tuesday it had successfully completed a three-billion-dollar (2.64-billion-euro) rights issue aimed at cutting its debt pile amid a global steel glut.
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Hong Kong leader hits back at independence calls
AFP, Published on 05/04/2016
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong's leader hit back on Tuesday at growing calls for independence from China, particularly among young activists, as he dismissed the need for any discussion on a breakaway.
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47 Indian police jailed for life for killing Sikh pilgrims
AFP, Published on 05/04/2016
» LUCKNOW, India - A special court in India has sentenced 47 policemen to life in prison for killing a group of Sikh pilgrims in 1991 whom they had claimed were militants, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
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Property dealer jailed 12 years for lese majeste
Online Reporters, Published on 05/04/2016
» The Criminal Court on Tuesday sentenced a property dealer to 12 years imprisonment after finding him guilty of lese majeste.
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Powder all over body after shower leads to cancer?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/04/2016
» Powder after shower habit may be lead to cancer, especially in the underpants or if powder has asbestos in it.
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