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K-pop group BTS's agent apologises for A-bomb shirt
Published on 14/11/2018
» TOKYO: A talent agency that handles K-pop group BTS on Tuesday apologised over one of its members wearing an offensive T-shirt depicting an atomic bomb exploding over Japan and others wearing hats with the Nazi guard insignia.
Skymark flight delayed after pilot tested positive for alcohol
Published on 14/11/2018
» TOKYO: Skymark Airlines said on Wednesday its 8.40am flight from Tokyo's Haneda airport to Sapporo in northern Japan was delayed for 23 minutes after alcohol was detected on the breath of the plane's American pilot.
Asia-Pacific nations eye 2019 conclusion of trade deal
Kyodo News, Published on 14/11/2018
» Leaders from 16 Asia-Pacific nations including Japan, China and India said Wednesday they will now seek a free-trade agreement in 2019, missing a year-end deadline amid disagreements over tariffs and other politically sensitive issues.
Mexican presidents accused as defence opens El Chapo trial
AFP, Published on 14/11/2018
» NEW YORK: Drug baron Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is the "scapegoat" of a cartel that bribed Mexican presidents, the defense told his New York trial Tuesday, as the prosecution branded him a ruthless criminal boss who murdered in cold blood.
Bleeding on lungs sees Aussie paceman Hastings retire
AFP, Published on 14/11/2018
» MELBOURNE - Australian fast bowler John Hastings has retired from all forms of cricket fearing a mystery ailment could lead him to bleed to death on the field.
'The facts are not right': Federer fumes over scheduling row
AFP, Published on 14/11/2018
» LONDON - Roger Federer has hit back at claims he gets preferential treatment from tennis tournaments due to his status as one of the sport's all-time greats.
Gold prices unchanged
Online Reporters, Published on 14/11/2018
» The Gold Traders Association on Wednesday morning announced buying prices at 18,358.76 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 18,700.00 baht per baht-weight for gold bars.
EU Trade Commissioner seeks to further talks with US
AFP, Published on 14/11/2018
» WASHINGTON: EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom arrived in Washington on Tuesday to further talks with the United States on a new trade deal, but she stressed that it would be limited.
Japan economy shrinks in Q3 as natural disasters hit
AFP, Published on 14/11/2018
» TOKYO: Japan's economy shrank in the three months to September, official data showed Wednesday, after a string of natural disasters hit consumer spending and exports, and China's slowing economy cast a shadow.
Decorative skirt turned family car into gas chamber
Sonthanaporn Inchan, Published on 14/11/2018
» CHACHOENGSAO: Engineers have found that a poorly installed decorative "skirt" caused a family on vacation to pass out in their car on an elevated expressway in Bang Pakong district on Sunday.