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Brazil's top graft-buster steps down
AFP, Published on 02/09/2020
» BRASíLIA - The prosecutor leading Brazil's biggest-ever corruption probe, "Operation Car Wash," said Tuesday he was stepping down for family reasons, after six years putting some of the biggest names in politics and business behind bars.
Walmart unveils subscription programme to challenge Amazon
AFP, Published on 02/09/2020
» NEW YORK: The battle for online supremacy is on as Walmart announced Tuesday the coming launch of a membership program that provides free delivery as the world's biggest retailer takes direct aim at e-commerce behemoth Amazon.
Black franchisees sue McDonald's for discrimination
AFP, Published on 02/09/2020
» NEW YORK: More than 50 Black former McDonald's franchisees have sued the fast food chain claiming a "systematic" pattern of racial discrimination that hindered their success and forced some out of business -- claims the company strenuously denies.
Serena launches bid for 24th Slam with straight-sets US Open win
AFP, Published on 02/09/2020
» NEW YORK: Six-time winner Serena Williams got off to a winning start Tuesday at a US Open like no other, being played without spectators and with stringent measures to prevent Covid-19 infections.
Goodell says NFL has best chance to complete full season
AFP, Published on 02/09/2020
» NEW YORK: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is "very fortunate" to have few training camp Covid-19 cases and in the best position possible to play a full 2020 season.
New book 'Melania and Me' feeds speculations about First Lady
AFP, Published on 02/09/2020
» NEW YORK: A new book released Tuesday dishes on the supposed icy relationship between Melania Trump and her stepdaughter Ivanka, fuel for gossips eager to speculate about first family rivalries.
Predee quits finance post
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/09/2020
» Finance Minister Predee Daochai has resigned after only 26 days in the job in the wake of a reported conflict with his deputy over the appointment of the director-general of the Excise Department.
Panel submits probe results on THAI debt
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/09/2020
» The Transport Ministry on Tuesday submitted the findings of a probe into alleged irregularities involving Thai Airways International (THAI) to the Finance Ministry for further action.
SRT gets nod to seek B11.5bn loans
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/09/2020
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the State Railway of Thailand's (SRT) request to seek 11.5 billion baht in loans, plus an 800 million baht short-term overdraft, in the coming fiscal year, starting next month, to fix its liquidity problems.
PM denies rift claims over chemical ban
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/09/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday insisted that differing stances within the coalition on the chlorpyrifos and paraquat ban won't affect the unity of the government.