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Chemical watchdog urges truces so Syria can disarm
AFP, Published on 09/10/2013
» The world's chemical weapons watchdog called Wednesday for temporary truces to meet tight disarmament deadlines in Syria, where fresh bloodshed served as a deadly reminder of the mission's difficulties.
Morsi trial over protester deaths set for Nov 4
AFP, Published on 09/10/2013
» An Egyptian court Wednesday set November 4 for the trial of Mohamed Morsi for inciting the murder of protesters, a move likely to further anger the ousted Islamist president's supporters.
Growth strengthening in most advanced countries: OECD
AFP, Published on 09/10/2013
» Growth is strengthening in most advanced economies but several emerging nations continue to slow, the OECD said Wednesday.
US, China seek Asean influence
Associated Press, Published on 09/10/2013
» BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei ― The United States and China wrestled for influence in Southeast Asia on Wednesday as regional leaders opened an annual summit where the Chinese looked to take advantage of the absence of US President Barack Obama to showcase their rising global clout.
Army says new helicopters "needed"
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/10/2013
» The Royal Thai Army, rejecting speculation about the cabinet’s approval of 3.1 billion baht to buy eight helicopters as being a favour to the military, on Wednesday said the purchase had been planned for a long time and it was necessary.
Saving 'poor souls' on Europe's southern edge
AFP, Published on 09/10/2013
» For the officers at coast guard headquarters on Italy's Lampedusa island, a normal day is nothing of the sort as they are called out time and again to rescue boat-loads of stricken asylum-seekers floundering off the coast.
Southeast Asia agrees anti-haze system
AFP, Published on 09/10/2013
» Southeast Asian leaders on Wednesday approved a new system aimed at cracking down on illegal forest fires blamed for the region's worst smog crisis in years.
New iPhones hit Thailand Oct 25
Published on 09/10/2013
» The new iPhone modles 5S and 5C will hit Thai stores officially on Friday, Oct 25, Apple announced on Wednesday.
Former FA chief hits back at Redknapp
AFP, Published on 09/10/2013
» Former Football Association chairman David Bernstein has hit back at claims by Harry Redknapp that the governing body under his leadership was unfit to select the England manager.
Chris Hoy launches Commonwealth baton ceremony
AFP, Published on 09/10/2013
» Scottish cycling star Chris Hoy carried the Commonwealth Games baton to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday for the start of a relay that will culminate with the opening ceremony of next year's edition in Glasgow.