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Thai instant noodles popular 'currency' in US prisons
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2016
» Thai instant noodles have become very popular in US prisons, not just for the flavour but as a currency to barter for other goods or services.
Garbage drives visitors away from waterfall
Waedao Harai, Published on 28/09/2016
» NARATHIWAT - A large amount of trash was found at a famous waterfall in this southernmost province, producing a foul smell that has driven tourists away from the once-famous destination.
Temple bakery raises funds for new buildings
Chinnawat Singha, Published on 28/09/2016
» PHITSANULOK – Monks at Wat Phothiyan in Muang district have succeeded in a novel enterprise to raise funds for a new public building and a pollution-free crematorium at the temple.
Japan to test biometric payments for tourists
Kyodo News, Published on 28/09/2016
» TOKYO - Japan will begin a trial cashless payment service using biometric technology for foreign tourists from Oct 1, the Japanese economy ministry said on Wednesday.
Otsuka opens new medical-foods factory
Kyodo News, Published on 28/09/2016
» A joint venture involving Japan's Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co opened a new factory in Thailand on Wednesday to produce medical foods, which are nutritional products developed specifically for the dietary management of disease.
Hillary 'energised' after debate with Trump
AFP, Published on 28/09/2016
» RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - Hillary Clinton stormed back onto the campaign trail Tuesday energized by her performance in her first debate against Donald Trump, who threatened to "hit her harder" in the final stretch of the White House race.
Thirsty megacities poisoning rural groundwater: study
AFP, Published on 28/09/2016
» PARIS - A massive drawdown of water beneath delta-based megacities across the world may be pulling surface pollution deeper into the ground, risking contamination and health problems for local populations, a new study said Tuesday.
England's Palmer joins Bordeaux
AFP, Published on 28/09/2016
» BORDEAUX - England international lock Tom Palmer has agreed to join Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles as injury cover for Johan Aliouat until the end of the season, the French club said.
La Liga eyes airwaves battle for European supremacy
AFP, Published on 28/09/2016
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - La Liga may be the dominant championship on the field but now the Spanish top flight is aiming to wrest off-field supremacy from the English Premier League in the battle for TV revenue.
World's first baby born from 3-parent technique: report
AFP, Published on 28/09/2016
» MIAMI - The world's first baby has been born thanks to a controversial new technique employed by US scientists to include DNA from three parents in the embryo, said a report Tuesday.