Thai parliament extends term of junta chief Prayuth, voted prime minister after inconclusive elections
The junta chief’s predictable extension of power comes after an election widely seen as rigged in favor of the military.
The junta chief’s predictable extension of power comes after an election widely seen as rigged in favor of the military.
“Rosie The Riveters” - the name given to all the women who worked in the factories and shipyards during World War II while their loved ones were fighting on the frontlines, and sometimes losing their lives in combat. Three real-life “Rosie the Riveters”
Kesha is rocking a new do! The 32-year-old “Praying” hit-maker showed off her new brown hair while striking a pose at the Saks Fifth Avenue and The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative Celebration held on Tuesday (June 4) in New York City. Kesha served as the special musical guest at the event and was joined [...]
The message was inspired after Wilson's friend discovered a noose in his yard.
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Press freedom is declining around the world, with democratic governments joining authoritarian regimes in seeking to suppress independent journalism, a human rights watchdog said Wednesday. An annual report by Freedom House said press freedom saw notable declines in Europe while US President Donald Trump's vilification of the press has "seriously exacerbated an ongoing erosion of public confidence in the mainstream media." The impact of Trump's effort has been to undermine free press because journalists... Читать дальше...
Battlefield V had a rocky launch, but Dice are sticking to their promise of big, regular updates to the online shooter without needing anyone buy a season pass. Today, we got our first video peek at the maps coming in Chapter 4: Defying The Odds and beyond. Over the next six months we’ve got at […]
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has vowed to look further into television exposure of the 2019 Women's World Cup. The competition in France starts on Friday.
Sri Lanka's government will introduce five-year jail terms for those caught spreading fake news and hate speech on social media, the government said Wednesday, following a surge in online vitriol and disinformation after the Easter suicide attacks. The cabinet of ministers approved a proposal by the acting justice minister, which will also see offenders fined one million rupees (USD 5,715), the government said in a statement. It did not immediately release a definition of the two offences, but said... Читать дальше...
A TRAUMATISED 17-year-old who was molested twice at children’s parties aged 11 and 12 and raped by two men aged 14 has been allowed to die. Noa Pothoven was left with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anorexia by the three assaults and took the decision to end her life after her suffering became “unbearable”. The […]
Paceman Matt Henry grabbed four wickets as New Zealand bowled Bangladesh out for 244 in their World Cup match at the Oval on Wednesday. Henry finished with figures of 4-47 to follow his three wickets against Sri Lanka as Bangladesh -- sent in to bat -- lost their last six wickets for just 65 runs. Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan hit a fighting 68-ball 64 with seven boundaries in his 200th one-day international but no other batsmen cashed in on good starts. Once Shakib was caught by wicketkeeper... Читать дальше...
On Monday, a fan tweeted at Kylie, 21, to reveal how her lip kit was stolen while she was at a bar one night. Kylie responded to the fan, Megan Etter, and offered to send a new lip kit.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Wednesday expressed his displeasure after seeing "so many empty seats" at the World Cup match between India and South Africa here. He stated that there were a sizeable number of vacant seats when the match started at 10:30 am local time. "Such a shame there are so many empty seats," Vaughan said while commentating on BBC Radio. "They keep saying it's sold out but where are the tickets?" asked Vaughan. Although the people started pouring in as the day progressed... Читать дальше...
allaway Golf K.K., the Tokyo-based subsidiary of Callaway Golf Company has acquired the remaining 48% stake in its joint venture (JV) Callaway Apparel K.K. for US$18bn.
Clarke University's Makenna Haase (SO/Appleton, Wis.) has been honored for her efforts on the hardwood this past season by the Women's Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. The association has recognized the two-time NAIA All-American by displaying her No. 14 jersey in the Hall's Ring of Honor at the Women's Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee.
THE ROYAL FAMILY will make a public appearance at Trooping the Colour this weekend. But will Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge’s youngest son, Prince Louis, appear at Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s official birthday celebrations?
In a letter to PM Narendra Modi, CM Amrinder Singh seeks Centre’s help for distressed farmers, says State’s resources limited
Beckham and Landry could be one of the NFL's best receiving duos next season