Thai school under fire over Nazi parade

Thai school under fire over Nazi parade

Thai school under fire over Nazi parade

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 01:14 AM PDT

A Catholic school in Thailand has apologised after students dressed up as Nazis for a sports day parade, drawing condemnation from Jewish rights campaigners.

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European Commission proposes financial transactions tax

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 01:13 AM PDT

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on Wednesday called for a financial transactions tax, saying the financial services sector must "make a contribution".

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Four injured in mall blast

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 12:52 AM PDT

Four people were slightly injured in an explosion believed to have been caused by a gas leak early today at the Empire Shopping Gallery mall here, police said.

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Record sales for BMW

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 12:51 AM PDT

BMW Group Malaysia achieved record breaking sales of 3,711 cars from January-August this year for a 28 per cent growth over the 2,893 units sold during the same period last year.

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Antipsychotics get mixed review for unapproved use

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 12:33 AM PDT

The medications, known as atypical antipsychotics, include risperidone, sold in the United States as Risperdal, aripiprazole (Abilify), olanzapine (Zyprexa) and quetiapine (Seroquel).

River basins could double food production: study

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 12:33 AM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Major river basins in Africa, Asia and Latin America could sustainably double food production in some of the poorest parts of the globe in the next few decades, water experts reported on Monday.

28 September 2011

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 12:44 AM PDT


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Tight

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 12:43 AM PDT

Artist David Byrne's installation "Tight Spot" is seen beneath Manhattan's High Line Park in New York City. The 48-foot by 20-foot inflatable globe is squeezed beneath the steel support framework of the High Line and is accompanied with a rumbling audio soundtrack created by distorting Byrne's voice.

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It seems so near yet so far

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 12:42 AM PDT

In fact, we do not ask for much and what we need is not only funding. We are looking forward to a fairer, institutionalised, more open and transparent education policy, instead of an education system that operates based on political considerations.

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Human ashes feature in paintings of Czech artist

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 12:31 AM PDT

An exhibition of paintings containing human ashes by controversial Czech artist Roman Tyc has raised eyebrows after opening Tuesday in a gallery in Prague's historic city centre.

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Singapore transforms into first world due to leadership, talent: Goh

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 12:23 AM PDT

Singapore grew from a third world to a first world economy because of its emphasis on leadership and talent, says Emeritus Senior Minister, Goh Chok Tong.

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Four troops killed in attack at Thai south school

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 12:22 AM PDT

At least four Thai soldiers were killed and two other people wounded in a bomb and shooting attack at a school in Thailand's insurgency-plagued deep south on Wednesday, police said.

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US-China cooperation to avoid collision: Kissinger

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 12:22 AM PDT

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said Tuesday that a cooperative US-China relationship can avoid a "collision" of the two giants in Asia, reports Xinhua news agency.

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Mechanism to increase self-sufficiency in rice production

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 12:21 AM PDT

The government may introduce a new mechanism to increase the level of self-sufficiency in rice production in the coming Budget, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture & Agro-based Industries, Chua Tee Yong.

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ECM Libra downgrades media sector

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 12:21 AM PDT

ECM Libra Investment Research has downgraded the media sector from overweight to neutral.

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VIDEO: Rocket fire exchanged in Sirte

Posted: 27 Sep 2011 01:48 PM PDT

There has been heavy fighting in the Libyan city of Sirte, where armed supporters of the transitional authorities are facing strong resistance from Gaddafi loyalists.


VIDEO: Beirut's beauty parlour for children

Posted: 27 Sep 2011 11:01 PM PDT

In recent years the number of beauty parlours specifically for young girls has risen in the Lebanese capital.


VIDEO: Michael Jackson's doctor on trial

Posted: 27 Sep 2011 12:35 PM PDT

Michael Jackson's personal physician, Conrad Murray, has gone on trial in Los Angeles, charged with involuntary manslaughter of the singer.


VIDEO: Candidates line up for Irish presidency

Posted: 27 Sep 2011 11:21 PM PDT

The deadline for nominations to become the next President of Ireland will close on Tuesday.


Experts doubt Strauss-Kahn immunity claim

Posted: 27 Sep 2011 10:25 PM PDT

NEW YORK, Sept 28 — On the afternoon of May 14, moments after authorities pulled Dominique Strauss-Kahn off an Air France flight on suspicion that he had tried to rape a hotel maid, the former International Monetary Fund chief pulled rank. "I have diplomatic immunity," he told police, and asked to speak with the French consulate, according to ...
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