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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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Malaysia PM urges Indonesia to tackle fires, as haze moves to Thai sky
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Malaysia PM urges Indonesia to tackle fires, haze drifts to Thai sky Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has called on Indonesia to take action against peoplesetting fires that have caused choking smoke to drift across the region, with the sky over…
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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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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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Indonesia starts legal action against 4 companies linked to SE Asia haze
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Indonesia starts legal action against 4 companies linked to SE Asia haze Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Indonesia has ordered four companies to suspend operations for causing forest fires thatsent smoke across a large swathe of Southeast Asia, an Indonesian Environment Ministry official said on Tuesday.…
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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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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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High schoolers use e-cigarettes to vape marijuana – U.S. study
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community High schoolers use e-cigarettes to vape marijuana – U.S. study Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Nearly one in five high school students who said they used electronic cigarettes to vaporize nicotine also used them to vaporize pot, according to a survey of nearly 4,000 Connecticut teens.…
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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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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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National Guardsman to be honored over French train attack
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community National Guardsman who helped thwart attack on French train to get medal Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: A National Guardsman, one of three Americans who disarmed a gun-toting suspected Islamist militant on a high-speed train in France, will be awarded the U.S. Army’s highest non-combat medal,…
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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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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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China investigates cause of blasts at Tianjin port
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community China investigates cause of blasts at Tianjin port, firms assess damage Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Investigators are searching for clues to identify what caused two huge explosions at a warehouse used to store toxic chemicals and gas at a busy port in northeast China, as…
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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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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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China removes cross from church after month-long protest ends
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community China removes cross from church after month-long protest ends Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Chinese authorities removed a cross from a church on Friday after Christian protesters ended a month-long sit-in on the building’s roof in a bid to protect the cross from what they said…
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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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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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Australia says initial MH370 debris drift models gave wrong clues
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Australia says initial MH370 debris drift models gave wrong clues Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: Initial models of where potential debris from a missing Malaysia Airlines passenger jet mightfirst wash up had incorrectly identified Indonesia as the most likely location, the Australian body leading the search…
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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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Australian weather bureau: El Nino has emerged and is expected to strengthen
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community El Nino has emerged and expected to strengthen – Australian weather bureau Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: An El Nino is now well established and continues to strengthen, the Australian Bureau ofMeteorology (BOM) says, with models indicating that sea-surface temperature anomalies in the central Pacific Ocean…
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Japan A-bomb survivors speak out against nuclear power, decry Abe’s view of war
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Japan A-bomb survivors speak out against nuclear power, decry Abe’s view of war Phuket Gazette / Reuters PHUKET: When Atsushi Hoshino set out to revive a group representing atomic bomb survivors in the rural northeast Japanese prefecture of Fukushima 30 years ago, one topic was taboo…
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