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Where are the world’s child brides?
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Where are the world’s child brides? Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Guatemala has raised the minimum age for marriage, but worldwide one in fourgirls are married before the age of 18. A global push to end child marriage has seen the rates of child marriage slowly…
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Facebook reports spike in government requests for data
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Facebook reports spike in government requests for data Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Facebook Inc said in a report on Wednesday that government demands for its user data surged in the first half of 2015, taking a trend that began at least two years ago when…
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Millions more using contraception, especially in South Asia, Africa: Report
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Millions more using contraception, especially in South Asia, Africa-report Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: A record 290.6 million women and girls in the world’s poorest nations are using modern methods of contraception, averting millions of unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions, a global family planning rights group…
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Obama calls Myanmar president, endorses election as Suu Kyi eyes majority
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Obama calls Myanmar president, endorses election as Suu Kyi eyes majority Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: U.S. President Barack Obama called Myanmar President Thein Sein on Thursday to congratulate him on successfully staging a historic general election in which democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi trounced…
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Star Philippine boxer Pacquiao declares he’ll fight for Senate seat
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Star Philippine boxer Pacquiao declares he’ll fight for Senate seat Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Philippine boxing world champion and congressman Manny Pacquiao has announced he will take up a new challenge by running for a Senate seat in national elections next year. Pacquiao, whose popularity…
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After five years of negotiations, Pacific trade talks near deal
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community After five years of negotiations, Pacific trade talks near deal Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: A dozen Pacific nations closed in on a sweeping free trade pact on Sunday in Atlanta after abreakthrough over how long a monopoly pharmaceutical companies should be given on new biotech…
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World Bank trims 2015, 2016 East Asia forecasts, cites China, US rate risks
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community World Bank trims 2015, 2016 East Asia forecasts, cites China, US rate risks Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: The World Bank cut its 2015 and 2016 growth forecasts for developing East Asia and Pacific, and said the outlook was clouded by the risk of a sharp…
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China’s ‘fake’ Apple stores thrive ahead of new iPhone launch
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community China’s ‘fake’ Apple stores thrive ahead of new iPhone launch Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: On a bustling street in China’s southern boom town of Shenzhen, more than 30 storescarrying Apple Inc’s iconic white logos peddle pre-orders for the new iPhone, a gadget that has become…
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Japan’s Mount Aso volcano erupts, no injuries reported
PHUKET: Mount Aso, a volcano on Japan’s main southern island of Kyushu, erupted on Monday, Japan’s Meteorological Agency said, blasting a plume of black smoke 2 km (1.2 miles) high, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 1,592-meter Mount Aso is one of the most active peaks in Japan but is also a popular hiking spot.…
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Malaysia arrests three suspects in connection with Bangkok blast
PHUKET: Malaysia has arrested three suspects in connection with the investigation into a bombblast in central Bangkok last month that killed 20 people, police chief Khalid Abu Bakar said on Monday. Two Malaysians and a Pakistani national were arrested and were assisting with the investigation, Khalid told reporters. “We believe the suspects can help in the investigation our arrest was…
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Japan resumes search for 16 missing as flood evacuees wait to return home
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Japan resumes search for 16 missing as flood evacuees wait to return home Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Search teams using boats and helicopters resumed looking on Saturday for at least 16 peoplestill missing after torrential rain and flooding across Japan this week, while thousands waited…
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British Airways plane catches fire in Las Vegas, two minor injuries
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community British Airways plane catches fire in Las Vegas, two minor injuries Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: A British Airways jetliner engine caught fire as the airplane was departing on a London-bound flight from Las Vegas on Tuesday, forcing the pilot to abort takeoff, but all 172…
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Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi says rebel groups shouldn’t rush peace deal
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi says rebel groups shouldn’t rush peace deal Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi over the weekend appealed to ethnic rebel groups in nationwide ceasefire talks with the government not to rush the deal, but work…
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Greece asks EU for humanitarian aid to cope with migration crisis
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Greece asks EU for humanitarian aid to cope with migration crisis Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Greece asked the European Union on Monday for humanitarian aid to help it cope with what itcalled “a volatile situation” following the large flow of migrants and refugees from the…
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U.S. Supreme Court denies Kentucky clerk request on gay marriage licenses
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community U.S. Supreme Court denies Kentucky clerk request on gay marriage licenses Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned down a Kentucky county clerk’s request for anemergency order allowing her to continue to deny marriage licenses to same-sex couples while she appeals…
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Apple lines up Sept. 9 event, seen unveiling new iPhones
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Apple lines up Sept 9 event to unveil new iPhones Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Apple Inc has invited journalists to a Sept 9 event where the company is expected to unveil new iPhones and potentially a new version of its Apple TV set-top box. The…
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North, South Korea reach agreement to ease tensions
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community North, South Korea reach agreement to ease tensions Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: North and South Korea reached agreement early on Tuesday to end a standoff involving anexchange of artillery fire that had pushed the divided peninsula into a state of heightened military tension. Under the…
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China stocks give up year’s gains as
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community China stocks give up year’s gains as “national team” stays on bench Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: China stock markets slumped again on Monday, giving up all their gains for the year on amassive sell off that dragged down regional markets, with even some state media…
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More than 1,000 children killed, injured in Yemen
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community More than 1,000 children killed, injured in “brutal” Yemen conflict – U.N. Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Months of brutal conflict in Yemen have killed or injured more than 1,000 children, and the number of young people recruited or used as fighters has soared, the United…
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Indonesia police say aircraft debris spotted in Papua
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Indonesia police say aircraft debris spotted in Papua Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: An Indonesian search and rescue plane reported spotting debris in Papua province on Monday believed to be from a crashed aircraft with 54 people on board, the local police chief said. The debris…
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Google morphs into Alphabet; investors cheer clarity
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Google morphs into Alphabet; investors cheer clarity Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Google Inc announced a surprise overhaul of its operating structure on Monday, creating a holding company called Alphabet to pool its many subsidiaries and separate the core web advertising business from newer ventures like…
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Typhoon lashes China’s east coast, eight dead
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Typhoon lashes China’s east coast, eight dead Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: A typhoon battered China’s east coast on Sunday, killing eight people and forcing authorities to cancel hundreds of flights and evacuate more than 163,000 people. Typhoon Soudelor killed six people in Taiwan earlier on…
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Ferguson protests mostly peaceful on anniversary of Brown shooting
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Ferguson protests mostly peaceful on anniversary of Brown shooting Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Hundreds of people marched, prayed and observed a moment of silence in Ferguson, Missouri, on Sunday, a year to the day after a white police officer shot an unarmed black teenager to…
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UPDATE 1: Blows for Obama as key lawmakers come out against Iran deal
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community UPDATE 1-Blows for Obama as key lawmakers come out against Iran deal Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: U.S. President Barack Obama’s hopes of preserving the nuclear deal between Iran and worldpowers were dealt a setback on Thursday when Chuck Schumer, one of the top Democrats in…
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Trump is center of attention in feisty first Republican debate
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Trump is center of attention in feisty first Republican debate Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Donald Trump was the center of attention at a testy first Republican presidential debate onThursday, drawing boos from the crowd and a rebuke from a rival when he refused to rule…
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Trump draws boos as he bristles at ‘War on Women’ question
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news compiled by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Trump draws boos as he bristles at “war on women” question Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: White House contender Donald Trump, known for his inflammatory rhetoric, reacted with pique at a Republican presidential debate yesterday when asked about his past comments calling women “fat pigs”, “dogs”,…
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Police fatally shoot ax-wielding man at Nashville movie theater
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Police fatally shoot ax-wielding man at Nashville movie theater Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: A man with a history of mental health issues who wielded an ax and a pellet gun at a Nashville-area movie theater was shot dead by police on Wednesday, authorities said. The…
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Malaysia confirms wing part washed up on beach is from missing MH370
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Malaysia confirms wing part washed up on beach is from missing MH370 Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: A piece of a wing that washed up on an Indian Ocean island beach last week was part ofthe wreckage of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, Malaysia said on Thursday,…
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German justice minister sacks top prosecutor over treason row
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community German justice minister sacks top prosecutor over treason row Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Germany’s government sacked the top public prosecutor on Tuesday after he accused the justice ministry of interfering in a widely criticised treason investigation against a news website. In a rare clash between…
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India floods derail two trains, killing at least 20; hundreds rescued
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community India floods derail two trains, killing at least 20; hundreds rescued Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Two express trains were partially swept off a flooded bridge over a river in centralIndia overnight, killing at least 20 people and injuring 100, the government said on Wednesday. Divers…
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