Thailand investigates deadly petrochemical estate blast
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BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai authorities were investigating on Sunday a blast that killed 12 people and wounded at least 105 at one of the world's biggest petrochemical hubs. Explosions sparked a fire at a chemical factory at the sprawling Map Ta Phut ...
Toure strengthens Man City's grip on title | Bangkok Post: news
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/world/292118/city-on-verge-of-english-title-after-toure-double
Manchester City moved to within touching distance of a first English league title in 44 years after Yaya Toure scored twice in a 2-0 win at Newcastle on Sunday. Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure celebrates after scoring in his side's 2-0 victory ...
Foes and fans rally ahead of Putin inauguration | Bangkok Post: news
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Moscow prepared for rival rallies on Sunday between tens of thousands of Vladimir Putin supporters and members of Russia's nascent protest movement ahead of his inauguration to a third Kremlin term. A dress rehearsal on Cathedral Square in the Kremlin ...
Syrian troops tear-gas Damascus mourners | Bangkok Post: news
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Syrian regime troops used tear gas to try to disperse a mass funeral attended by thousands of people who took to the streets of Damascus to mourn slain protesters, a rights group said. Handout photo from the Syrian Arab News Agency shows residents ...
UPDATE 1-Bangkok swelters, sparks debate on city planning in Asia
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After devastating floods, Thailand now suffers heatwave * Poor urban planning exacerbates Bangkok's woes * Singapore stands out with efforts to stay green (Adds other Asian cities) By Amy Sawitta Lefevre BANGKOK, May 4 (Reuters) - Five months after the ...
Heavy losses for Greek pro-austerity parties: exit polls | Bangkok Post: news
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Greece's two main pro-austerity parties suffered major losses in elections Sunday, exit polls showed, throwing into doubt the eurozone country's commitment to meeting the tough terms of its two bailouts. People walk by the Greek parliament in Athens.
Tornado rips through eastern Japan | Bangkok Post: news
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A tornado ripped through eastern Japan on Sunday, injuring at least 20 people, destroying houses, and cutting power to around 20000 households. Pedestrians struggle amid strong wind in Tokyo last month. A tornado ripped through eastern Japan on Sunday, ...
Bangkok swelters, sparks debate on city planning in Asia
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By Amy Sawitta Lefevre | BANGKOK (Reuters) - Five months after the worst floods in half a century, the Thai capital is facing a heat wave with temperatures at three-decade highs, stoking debate over chaotic urban planning that blights many of Southeast ...
