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EXPLAINER - Why Thailand's judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics
Srettha Thavisin faces dismissal after senators claimed he violated the constitution by appointing a former lawyer who was once jailed.
Wed Aug 14 2024
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Wed Aug 14 2024
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The world faces a daunting challenge - how to feed a growing population without destroying the planet.
Sun Aug 11 2024
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Palm oil faces a complex future, with new regulations and pressures challenging the ongoing sustainability of the industry.
Fri Aug 09 2024
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Albertine Leo kidnap case: Unemployed man faces 15 charges
Leang Win Son pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.
Thu Aug 08 2024
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Say cheese: Japanese scientists make robot face 'smile' with living skin
The result, though eerie, is an important step towards building more life-like robots, said lead researcher Shoji Takeuchi.
Sun Aug 04 2024
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Cop charged with murder of Nur Farah Kartini
Lance Corporal Muhammad Alif Monjani charged with murder, faces the death penalty if found guilty.
Fri Jul 26 2024
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Blended finance faces challenges due to intricate negotiations, high transaction costs, and diverse reporting requirements.
Fri Jul 05 2024
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Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas
Some 755,000 people in Sudan face the most severe level of extreme hunger.
Thu Jun 27 2024
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Explainer - Four Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis
Thailand faces a pivotal week of court cases that could determine the fate of both the prime minister and the main opposition.
Mon Jun 17 2024
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WHO emergencies team faces funding crunch as health crises multiply
It will likely have to ask for funding again to cover salaries up to June, the document, released ahead of the WHOs annual meeting said.
Thu May 30 2024
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Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury
If found guilty, Trump faces up to four years in prison, although imprisonment is unlikely for a first-time felon convicted of such a crime.
Wed May 29 2024
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South Asia faces extreme weather with heatwave in India, cyclone in Bangladesh
Extreme temperatures throughout Asia last month were made worse most likely as a result of human-driven climate change.
Fri May 24 2024
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Mediators are stepping up efforts toward a ceasefire deal ahead of a threatened Israeli storming of Rafah.
Mon Apr 29 2024
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Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters
Palestine Legal urged to probe the school's actions, which it alleges were discriminatory against those who are pro-Palestinian.
Fri Apr 26 2024