I'm not Ferrari's number two 29 July 2010, 11:55 pm
Felipe Massa insists he is not Ferrari's number two driver despite being 'ordered' to pull over and allow teammate Fernando Alonso to win last weekend's German Grand Prix.
Deep-water oil production defended 29 July 2010, 11:48 pm
Royal Dutch Shell posted soaring profits on Thursday and defended deep-water oil production, arguing it has an "important role" to play despite the Gulf of Mexico disaster that rocked rival BP.
Europe economic confidence surges 29 July 2010, 10:55 pm
A surge in confidence in Europe's economy fuelled hope Thursday that the region is finally overcoming its financial troubles just days after European banks largely survived a crash test.
French mother confesses to eight baby murders 29 July 2010, 10:55 pm
A French nursing assistant admitted Thursday suffocating eight of her newborn babies "because she did not want any more children", prosecutors said.
British PM sparks 'terror' row with Pakistan 29 July 2010, 9:55 pm
British Prime Minister David Cameron was mired in a diplomatic row with Islamabad Thursday over comments made on a trade-driven trip to India about the "export of terror" from Pakistan.
Thailand ends state of emergency in six provinces 29 July 2010, 9:43 pm
BANGKOK, Thailand Thailand's prime minister on Thursday ordered a state of emergency lifted in six provinces, but kept the decree in place in the capital Bangkok and nine other provinces. Prim...
Thai court issues warrant for Thaksin over asset case 29 July 2010, 9:28 pm
BANGKOK-- Thailand's Supreme Court on Thursday issued a new arrest warrant for fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra in connection with allegations of false declaration of assets. "Thaksin failed...
Thai provinces end emergency rule 29 July 2010, 9:14 pm
Rights groups and foreign diplomats have urged the Thai government to end emergency rule as soon as possible, while critics say authorities are using the laws to clamp down on the protest movement.
US jobless claims fall 29 July 2010, 8:57 pm
New claims for US unemployment benefits fell unexpectedly last week to 457,000, down 2.4 percent from the previous week, the Labor Department said.
Japan, Thailand ratify treaty on transferring prisoners+ 29 July 2010, 8:22 pm
TOKYO, July 29 (AP) - (Kyodo)Japan and Thailand ratified Thursday a treaty on transferring prisoners between the two countries to enable them to serve their sentences in their home countries, ...
India, S.Lanka head for Test draw 29 July 2010, 8:08 pm
Star batsman Sachin Tendulkar hit 203 and debutant Suresh Raina made 120 as India bettered Sri Lanka's run-spree in the high-scoring second cricket Test on Thursday.
Thailand Lifts Emergency Rule in 6 Provinces 29 July 2010, 7:56 pm
Rights Activists Say Thai Media Liberties Slipping as State of Emergency Extended Thailand's prime minister has lifted a state of emergency in six provinces imposed during massive anti-government prot...
Thailand may quit UN body over temple issue 29 July 2010, 7:40 pm
Thailand has threatened to withdraw from the UN's World Heritage Committee if it approves a Cambodian management plan for an 11th-century Hindu temple straddling the two countries' border.
Thailand threatens to quit UN body over temple dispute - Summary 29 July 2010, 7:24 pm
Thailand has threatened to withdraw from the UN's World Heritage Committee if it approves a Cambodian management plan for an 11th-century Hindu temple straddling the two countries' border.The UN Educa...
Thai stocks end up 0.10 pt, 0.01 pct 29 July 2010, 6:37 pm
Thai composite stocks index (SET) closed on Wednesday at 853.78, up 0.10 point, or 0.01 per cent amid Bt34.99 billion turnover. Blue chip SET-50 index was at 584.21, up 0.66 point, or 0.11 per cent. ...
Thailand To End Emergency Rule In Six Provinces But Not Bangkok - PM 29 July 2010, 5:59 pm
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said he would revoke the emergency laws in the central and northeastern provinces of Chonburi, Ayutthaya, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Maha Sarakham, Mukdahan and Chaiyaphum, o...
SET index up 0.09% 29 July 2010, 5:54 pm
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) composite index on Thursday gained 0.81 point or 0.09 per cent to close at 854.59 points. The market value was 27.62 billion baht, with 5.79 billion shares traded.
Phuket reservoir project stalled by red tape 29 July 2010, 5:28 pm
PHUKET: Construction of the 5.7-million-cubic-meter Klong Krata reservoir in Chalong has stalled because the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) has yet to approve a request to use a ...
Over 7,000 alien workers deported from Phuket this year 29 July 2010, 5:28 pm
PHUKET: Phuket is on track to set a record number of deportations of illegal workers this year, with at least 7,086 illegals having been deported from the province in 2010, according to the latest sta...
Thai police seek terrorism indictment against former premier 29 July 2010, 5:08 pm
Bangkok - Thai police on Thursday recommended that terrorism charges be filed against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and 24 others for their alleged roles in the deadly clashes between anti-...
Emergency lifted in six provinces 29 July 2010, 5:05 pm
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Thursday afternoon ordered the revocation of the emergency decree in six of the 16 provinces it was in effect. They are Ayutthaya, Nong Bua Lamphu, Chaiyaphum, Chon Buri, Mukdaharn and Maha Sarakham.
PM: Conflict's solution is demarcation 29 July 2010, 4:46 pm
The conflict over Preah Vihear should be brought back into the framework of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by Thailand and Cambodia in 2000, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Thursday.
Chuan ready to defend his qualifications 29 July 2010, 4:23 pm
Democrat chief adviser Chaun Leekpai on Thursday said he was surprised about a complaint about his job qualifications."I am ready, however, to defend any charges and will explain away any issues ...
Court to rule on Veera's bail Friday 29 July 2010, 4:23 pm
The Appeals Court is scheduled Friday to rule whether to grant bail for terrorism suspect Veera Musigapong after a senior government offical on Thursday testified in his favour.At the judical inquiry ...
Extraordinary House session to convene Aug 1 29 July 2010, 4:23 pm
The government on Thursday released the royal command convening the extraordinary session of the House starting from August 1.The House is scheduled for the second and third readings of the 2011 Budge...
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