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Hunt for Billy's killers will continue, says shunted chief investigator
King-oua Laohong, Published on 16/10/2019
» The chief investigator in the hunt for the killers of Karen rights activist Porlajee "Billy" Rakchongcharoen was adamant on Wednesday that his sudden promotion out of the DSI would not derail the case.
Supreme Court to hear sentencing case for 'Washington sniper'
AFP, Published on 16/10/2019
» WASHINGTON - He has described himself as a "monster" and confessed to his crimes. Lee Boyd Malvo was 17 years old when he and an accomplice carried out a deadly three-week shooting spree that terrorized the Washington area in 2002.
Sterling holds ground as Brexit hopes rise, equities rise
AFP, Published on 16/10/2019
» HONG KONG - The pound held most of its gains Wednesday after hitting a five-month high on growing hopes that Britain and the EU are close to a Brexit deal, while equity markets remained buoyed despite signs of fresh China-US tensions over Hong Kong.
No Brexit breakthrough but talks continue on EU summit eve
Associated Press, Published on 16/10/2019
» BRUSSELS: European Union and British negotiators failed to reach a breakthrough in Brexit talks during a frantic all-night session and will continue seeking a compromise on the eve of Thursday's crucial EU summit.
Central Pattana plans to invest B22bn by 2022
Reuters, Published on 16/10/2019
» Thailand's largest mall operator, Central Pattana Plc (CPN), said on Wednesday it will invest 22 billion baht by 2022 in new projects and store renovations.
Kim’s horseback ride spurs policy shift speculation
AFP, Published on 16/10/2019
» SEOUL - New pictures of Kim Jong Un riding a white horse through a winter landscape to the summit of Mount Paektu, a sacred peak for North Koreans, have fuelled speculation that the young leader may be set for a major policy announcement.
Far out: Myanmar's first surfing team to take off at SEAsia games
AFP, Published on 16/10/2019
» NGWE SAUNG (MYANMAR) - Competitive surfing was barely known in Myanmar a few years ago but one local beach town is riding a wave of enthusiasm to the Southeast Asia Games for the first time ever.
'Ignorance and panic': Jordan Spieth opens up on his epic golfing fall
AFP, Published on 16/10/2019
» JEJU (SOUTH KOREA) - A few years ago it all came so easy to Jordan Spieth.
US made 'secret cyber strike' on Iran in wake of Saudi oil attack
Reuters, Published on 16/10/2019
» WASHINGTON: The United States carried out a secret cyber operation against Iran in the wake of the Sept 14 attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, which Washington and Riyadh blame on Tehran, two US officials have told Reuters.
Abbot accused of abusing boy, 13
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/10/2019
» KANCHANABURI: A 51-year-old abbot is accused of detaining a 13-year-old for several days, forcing the boy to give him massages with a "happy ending".