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Macron, Merkel meet to harmonise positions before EU summit
AFP, Published on 16/10/2019
» PARIS - France's Emmanuel Macron will hold talks Wednesday with Germany's Angela Merkel for the second time in a week to chart a united front on issues ranging from Brexit to Syria ahead of this week's EU summit.
Hong Kong leader heckled, aborts policy speech
AFP, Published on 16/10/2019
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's embattled leader abandoned a State of the Union-style speech on Wednesday after she was heckled by opposition lawmakers during chaotic scenes inside the city's legislature.
Abbot accused of detaining novice for sexual pleasure
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 16/10/2019
» KANCHANABURI: A 51-year-old abbot is accused of detaining a 13-year-old novice for several days, forcing the lad to give him massages with a "happy ending".
China's GDP growth slows to 6% in third quarter: AFP poll
AFP, Published on 16/10/2019
» BEIJING - China's economy expanded at its slowest rate in nearly three decades during the third quarter, held back by cooling domestic demand and a protracted US trade war, according to an AFP survey of analysts.
Nasa unveils flexible, one-size-fits-all space suits
AFP, Published on 16/10/2019
» WASHINGTON: Bye bye to bunny hops: when US astronauts next touch down on the Moon, expect them to walk almost as they do on Earth, thanks to a new generation of spacesuits offering key advantages over those of the Apollo-era.
Just 500 people own 36% of the equity in Thai firms
Business, Siraphob Thanthong-Knight, Published on 16/10/2019
» Some 36% of Thailand's corporate equity is concentrated in the hands of just 500 people, highlighting wealth inequality in the country, according to a study released by the Bank of Thailand's research institute.
Dancing in the streets: performers gather for K-pop festival
AFP, Published on 16/10/2019
» CHANGWON, South Korea: On the streets, in parks and garages, seven Cuban youngsters spent seven months practising K-pop moves to secure a spot on their dream stage: an appearance in South Korea to imitate their idols.
BMA claims pavement riding campaign success
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/10/2019
» City Hall's campaign to crack down on motorcyclists riding or parking on pavements has seen the number of offenders caught by police fall by 37% during its 16 months, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Activist questions Thanathorn and Apirat's actions
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/10/2019
» Activist Srisuwan Janya has filed complaints with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) questioning recent actions of Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and army chief Apirat Kongsompong.
US House passes Hong Kong 'Democracy Act'
AFP, Published on 16/10/2019
» WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday sought by pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong that aims to defend civil rights in the semi-autonomous territory, prompting an angry response from China.