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Thai-Cambodian JBC meeting begins

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:20:00 GMT

The 5th Thai-Cambodian Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) has begun at the Royal Orchid Sheratan Hotel in Bangkok.

Lese majeste suspect's son shaves head

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:16:00 GMT

Panitan Prueksakasemsuk, son of lese majeste suspect Somyot Prueksakasemsuk, shaved his head in front of the Ratchada Criminal Court on Monday morning to draw attention to his hunger campaign in support of bail for his father.

Carbon tax row may spark trade war: Airbus boss

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:32:33 GMT

A widening split in the global aviation industry over an unpopular European carbon tax may trigger a trade war, the head of plane manufacturer Airbus said Monday.

Australia's ANZ bank to slash 1,000 jobs

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:32:33 GMT

ANZ Bank Monday announced it will slash about 1,000 jobs in response to a tougher global environment as profits are squeezed by higher funding costs and lower demand for financial services.

Australian women reject 'I love u' texts

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:32:33 GMT

Australian women may have embraced the digital era, but they prefer a face-to-face declaration of affection to an "I love u" text and find men addicted to their mobile phones a major turnoff.

Suspected Bali bomber goes on trial in Indonesia

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:32:35 GMT

A key Muslim militant arrested in the same Pakistani town where US commandos later killed Osama bin Laden went on trial in Indonesia on Monday, on multiple charges including premeditated murder for the 2002 Bali bombings.

No Djokovic, no problem as Serbia eye Spain's Davis Cup title

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:32:35 GMT

Serbia shrugged off the absence of Novak Djokovic to reach the Davis Cup last eight with the 2010 champions confidently setting their sights on dethroning Spain in November's final.

Despite bumps, skiers hot for Olympic venue

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:32:35 GMT

Olympic champions Bode Miller and Aksel Lund Svindal joined a chorus of top skiers in giving the thumbs-up to the venue that will host the alpine events at the 2014 winter Games in Sochi.

Miami Heat rout Atlanta Hawks to stretch NBA division lead

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:32:35 GMT

LeBron James scored 23 points and Dwyane Wade added 21 to power the Miami Heat over the Atlanta Hawks 107-87 in an NBA rout by the reigning Eastern Conference champions.

Adele wins four Grammys

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:32:00 GMT

British soul diva Adele won the best song of the year Grammy for "Rolling in the Deep", her fourth prize at the music industry's annual awards show in Los Angeles.

Gold prices for Monday

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:52:00 GMT

The Gold Traders Association this morning set the buying price at 24,786.60 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 25,150 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.

Greece approves austerity amid Athens riots

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:32:29 GMT

Greek lawmakers approved a new round of drastic austerity measures after a long day of street battles between police and protesters left dozens injured and Athens buildings ablaze.

Music world prays for Whitney Houston at Grammys

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:32:29 GMT

The Grammy awards show opened on Sunday with a prayer for legendary US singer Whitney Houston, whose death cast a cloud over the event, due to feature a comeback performance by British soul diva Adele.

Verdict expected in key asbestos trial in Italy

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:32:29 GMT

An Italian court was set to deliver its verdict on Monday in a trial over 3,000 alleged asbestos-related deaths in a case that is being closely watched as a potential precedent around the world.

Canadians, Brazilians romp at US swim meet

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:32:29 GMT

Canadians collected their fifth and sixth podium sweeps of the Missouri Grand Prix swim meet while Brazil stars Cesar Cielo and Thiago Pereira won titles.

Canada, China duos win figure skating titles

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:32:29 GMT

Reigning Olympic ice dance champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir and two-time world junior pairs champions Sui Wenjing and Han Cong of China took titles at the Four Continents Championships.

Qantas chief lashed for fleet grounding comments

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:32:29 GMT

Qantas chief Alan Joyce on Monday said a fleet grounding he ordered last year was "positive for the brand", sparking an angry backlash from pilots who called his comments "bizarre and worrying".

Japan's Fukushima reactor may be reheating: operator

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:32:29 GMT

Temperature readings at one of the crippled Fukushima nuclear reactors have risen above Japan's stringent new safety standard but there was no immediate danger, its operator said Sunday.

Rondo powers Celtics over Rose-less Bulls

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:32:29 GMT

Rajon Rondo scored 32 points, passed out 15 assists and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics past the NBA Eastern Conference-leading Chicago Bulls 95-91 on Sunday.

Streep and 'The Artist' triumph at Britain's BAFTA awards

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:32:30 GMT

Silent movie "The Artist" and US actress Meryl Streep continued their march towards Oscar glory on Sunday after scooping top awards at the BAFTAs, the biggest night of the British film industry.

Samoa top New Zealand for USA Sevens title

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:32:30 GMT

Alafoti Faosiliva scored his second try in the last moments on Sunday to give Samoa a 26-19 upset of season leaders New Zealand in the final of the US stage of the IRB Rugby Sevens World Series.

All Black legend Lomu needs new kidney

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:32:29 GMT

New Zealand great Jonah Lomu said Monday that medical tests had confirmed a donated kidney he received eight years ago had failed and he needs a new transplant.

Canada, China duos win figure skating titles

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:32:29 GMT

Reigning Olympic ice dance champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir and two-time world junior pairs champions Sui Wenjing and Han Cong of China took titles on Sunday at the Four Continents Championships.

Mickelson wins fourth Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:32:29 GMT

Phil Mickelson won the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am for the fourth time on Sunday to deny playing partner Tiger Woods a chance at his first official PGA Tour victory in over two years.

Houston daughter rushed to hospital: police

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:32:29 GMT

Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina was rushed to hospital Sunday suffering from stress, a day after the death of her pop star mother, police and a family friend said.