NEW YORK - Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted by a military coup in 2006, has accused the ruling junta of trying to push through a new constitution designed to limit democracy.
NEW YORK (AP) — Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted by a military coup in 2006, has accused the ruling junta of trying to push through a new constitution designed to limit democracy. [...] after a series of political upheavels, during which Thaksin fled the country, new elections were held in 2011 that also were won by Thaksin's party led by his sister, who became the prime minister. [...] her government was removed in a 2014 coup by the military, which is now drafting... Читать дальше...
Beth Goetz, the interim AD, might not get the permanent job. Bob Stein would be a good choice.
Solomon Haumono has called for Lucas Browne to stop ducking him to provide the sporting public an historic first - a heavyweight title clash between two Australians on home soil.
Oil prices pull back after hitting a three-month high overnight, but investors are increasingly optimistic that supply is shrinking.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Markus Granlund scored 1:42 into overtime to help the Vancouver Canucks beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 Wednesday night.
As Sydney's run of abnormally warm and dry conditions rolls into a sixth week, the first signs of break in the weather are showing up in the forecasts.
At least five people were killed and several injured on Wednesday in a shooting near Pittsburgh, with police and paramedics rushing to the scene, media said.
At least five people were killed and several injured on Wednesday in a shooting near Pittsburgh, with police and paramedics rushing to the scene, media said.
Candidates who had applied for the posts in different Railway Recruitment Boards can download their admit card from the websites of respective RRBs.
First Period Penalties _ Shirley Kam (hooking) 0:18; Faith Spo (interference) 3:33; Valentine Kam (holding) 10:48; Bechtold Spo (hooking) 12:48; Spo (too many men) 15:26. [...] Period [...] Period Shots on goal by
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - Chad Butcher had two goals and two assists as the Medicine Hat Tigers came from behind to stun the Prince Albert Raiders 4-3 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action.
Chad Butcher had two goals and two assists as the Medicine Hat Tigers came from behind to stun the Prince Albert Raiders 4-3 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action. Prince Albert jumped out to a 3-0 lead before Medicine Hat stormed back with four unanswered goals, including three in a 2:04 span with less than four minutes to go in regulation. Butcher put the Tigers (27-35-5) on the board with a power-play goal at 19:54 of the first period. Steven Owre scored the winner at 18:20 for Medicine... Читать дальше...
Oh, and we're all doomed. Your news of the day, reduced to a snarky rant.
A 58-year-old Delhi cop has earned praise for displaying exemplary honesty by returning an abandoned bag full of cash and jewellery worth Rs.8 lakh to its owner.
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on the death of Nancy Reagan (all times local):
A longtime Los Angeles Times photographer was arrested for allegedly refusing to cooperate with police while transmitting photographs of the funeral motorcade of Nancy Reagan. Deputy Chief David Livingstone of the Simi Valley police says officers were responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle about three-quarters of a mile downhill from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, where the public viewing for the former first lady was being held. Livingstone says the photographer, 65-year-old Ricardo DeAratanha... Читать дальше...
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the states and the civic bodies to take steps to sterilise and vaccinate nuisance-causing stray dogs under the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Courtesy of the team at Corelogic RP Data comes this fantastic infographic that reveals Australia's capital city auction clearance rates for last week.
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Dubbo Mayor on collision course with local MP and Deputy Premier Troy Grant over arts funding, local government mergers.
Lee Chong Wei, the former world number one, who has been making a sensational comeback at the age of 33, suffered one of the biggest shocks of his career when he was dumped out in the first round of the All-England Open.
Lee Chong Wei, the former world number one, who has been making a sensational comeback at the age of 33, suffered one of the biggest shocks of his career when he was dumped out in the first round of the All-England Open.