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Win or boos? Djokovic return splits fans at Australian Open
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» MELBOURNE - Novak Djokovic returns to Rod Laver Arena to start his Australian Open campaign on Tuesday night, but tennis fans at Melbourne Park for the day session were split over the reception he might receive.
After a Davos DJ gig, Idris Elba has new role: advocate for small farmers
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» DAVOS (SWITZERLAND) - The last time British actor Idris Elba was in Davos during the World Economic Forum, it was to perform as a DJ at a party with R&B superstar Mary J. Blige.
Long-haul trains moving to new hub
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/01/2023
» The number of long-haul trains departing and arriving at Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok will be slashed starting from Thursday, according to the Department of Rail Transport.
SMEs share transformation stories
Business, Sirinun Jiradilok, Published on 17/01/2023
» Fifty-five percent of small and medium enterprises in Southeast Asia are optimistic about their business recovery after the pandemic, but they realise they need to make changes to stay competitive, the UOB Asean SME Transformation Study 2022 has found.
Foreigners 'must follow visa rules'
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/01/2023
» The Royal Thai Police has told all relevant authorities, including the Immigration Bureau (IB) and Tourist Police, to ensure all foreign residents do not violate their visa conditions during their stay in the country.
Cops raid Kong Salak Plus office
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/01/2023
» The office of Kong Salak Plus, an online platform which sells government lottery tickets, was raided by the police on Monday as part of its investigation into alleged price gouging, which followed a complaint by the Government Lottery Office (GLO).
Scientists use laser to guide lightning bolt for first time
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» PARIS - Scientists said Monday they have used a laser beam to guide lightning for the first time, hoping the technique will help protect against deadly bolts -- and one day maybe even trigger them.
London police facing questions after officer admits serial rapes
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» LONDON - Britain's largest police force was on Monday facing fresh scrutiny about its vetting procedures after an officer admitted 24 counts of rape and a string of sexual assaults over nearly two decades.
Brazil capital's security boosted, 39 charged over uprising
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» BRASíLIA - Brazilian authorities moved Monday to upgrade security at government buildings ransacked by rioters, and formally charged 39 people with crimes against the state in the violent January 8 uprising.
'Football Leaks' trial ends with whistleblower facing April verdict
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» LISBON - The trial of the whistleblower behind the 'Football Leaks' revelations, a 34-year-old Portuguese man accused of hacking and attempted extortion, concluded in Lisbon on Monday, with the court due to deliver its verdict on April 28.