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Smile. Thai women volleyball players beat Japan
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/09/2013
» Thai sports fans are smiling today. The Thai women’s volleyball team has beaten Japan, one of the best teams in the world.
Whitening fad a health risk for women
Published on 16/09/2013
» The obsession of many Thai women in avoiding the sun to ensure a white complexion could lead to a vitamin D deficiency and an incresed risk of bone disease when they get older, according to a study by Chulalongkorn University.
Historic child abuse inquiry opens in Australia
AFP, Published on 16/09/2013
» An Australian inquiry into church and institutional child abuse began public hearings Monday, with warnings that widespread and "shocking" allegations would be heard against places of worship, orphanages, community groups and schools.
Hawaiian woman wins 35-letter name battle
AFP, Published on 16/09/2013
» A Hawaiian woman with a 35-letter surname has persuaded the Pacific island US state's authorities to change their official ID card format, because her king-sized name won't fit.
Pressure off Bayer in Manchester, says Son
AFP, Published on 16/09/2013
» South Korea's Son Heung-Min has said the pressure will be off Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday at Manchester United with coach David Moyes under the spotlight in his first Champions League match.
Third porter dies in PNG following attack on trekkers
AFP, Published on 16/09/2013
» A third man has died from injuries suffered during a bloody ambush on foreign trekkers in Papua New Guinea which has rocked the tourism industry, police said Monday.
Prayuth: Let Council of State decide
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/09/2013
» The Council of State, the government's legal adviser, should be asked for an opinion on the constitutionality of the five demands raised by the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) separatist movement, army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Monday.
Storms delay bid to salvage Costa Concordia wreck
AFP, Published on 16/09/2013
» Stormy weather has delayed the start of operations to raise the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship, which went down last year with the loss of 32 lives, officials said Monday.
Chinese hospital seeks virgins' blood
AFP, Published on 16/09/2013
» BEIJING - A Chinese hospital's request for blood from healthy female virgins for use in medical research has been condemned as insulting to women, state-run media reported Monday.
New Zealand get Southee back for Bangladesh ODIs
AFP, Published on 16/09/2013
» New Zealand named an experienced 15-man squad Monday including the return of bowling spearhead Tim Southee for the limited overs series against Bangladesh late next month.