Pro-Thaksin poll win puts army on back foot
BANGKOK (Reuters): The party backing ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra easily won the most seats in yesterday's election, a stunning rejection of the coup which booted out the telecoms billionaire in 2006. With 93 per cent of the vote counted, the People Power Party...
Congress mulling economy slowdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters):United States lawmakers have begun to consider whether the slowing U.S. economy needs the government's helping hand, but it is not clear what further steps, if any, the White House might be willing to consider. When President George W. Bush declared last Thursday...
United States' 91st richest man 'cheques' out
BELOIT, Wis.(AP): The 91st richest man in the United States, a roofing company billionaire, has died after falling through his home garage's roof, local authorities said Friday. Ken Hendricks, 66, was checking on construction on the roof over his garage at his home....
Chief Justice Sharma cleared
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): An international tribunal has found that the case brought against Chief Justice Satnarine Sharma over allegations of judicial misconduct was weak, clearing the way for him to resume his duties."I really have nothing to say.
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