A Facebook page believed to be backed by the army has launched a counter-attack against the Facebook page of Civilians Against the Single Gateway, which has been conducting a wave of cyberattacks on government sites in protest at the controversial Computer Crime Act. Source: Tech
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Liverpool beats Man City, Chelsea equals record
Chelsea registered a record-equaling 13th successive victory Saturday, as Liverpool fought to a 1-0 win over rivals Manchester City to stay in touch with the English Premier League leaders. Source: Sports
Read More »Indian coal mine death toll rises to 16, some still trapped
The death toll in an Indian coal mine collapse rose to 16 on Saturday and could rise further, officials said, as some people are still feared trapped at a coalfield run by state-owned Coal India Limited. Source: Asia Pacific
Read More »India's PM Modi defends cash ban, announces incentives
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a slew of incentives to the poor, farmers, women and small businesses on Saturday in a special New Year’s address, and defended his shock decision to abolish high denomination bank notes. Source: Asia Pacific
Read More »South Koreans rally to demand 'Park-free' 2017
More than half a million South Koreans marked New Year’s Eve with a massive protest Saturday calling for the immediate arrest and ouster of impeached President Park Geun-Hye. Source: Asia Pacific
Read More »Thai King urges unity in first New Year speech
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn called for unity in his first New Year address since taking over from his late father, who was widely seen as a unifying force during decades of turbulence. Source: Asia Pacific
Read More »Baghdad blasts kill 25 as Mosul fighting intensifies
Two bombs claimed by Islamic State killed 25 people in central Baghdad on Saturday, as fighting intensified in the northern city of Mosul where government forces are trying to rout the jihadists from their last major stronghold in the country. Source: Asia Pacific
Read More »Arise, Sir Andy! Tennis star knighted
A monumental year for Andy Murray just got even bigger — the tennis world No. 1 has been knighted in Britain’s 2017 New Year’s Honors List. Source: Sports
Read More »Foxconn to invest $8bn in China LCD plant
BEIJING – Taiwan tech-giant Foxconn plans to build an $8.8-billion factory in China, state media said Saturday, amid reports its billionaire boss is cooling off on future US investments. Source: Tech
Read More »Kasikornbank: Baht 0.5% stronger in 2016
The baht strengthened by 0.5% in 2016 to between 34.50 and 36.40 baht to the dollar, according to the research unit of Kasikornbank. Source: Business
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