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WASHINGTON: 'Ready for Hillary' – the name says it all.

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 11:30AM

UN adopts global treaty on weapons trade

The UN General Assembly on Tuesday passed the first treaty regulating the conventional arms trade in an attempt to bring transparency and protection of human rights to the often murky industry.

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 11:29AM

Campaign to replace Chavez kicks off in Venezuela

MARACAIBO: The presidential campaign to replace Venezuela's Hugo Chavez formally kicked off Tuesday, with his chosen successor vowing to carry on the deceased leader's socialist "revolution."

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 11:28AM

Jackson doctor refuses to testify

LOS ANGELES: Michael Jackson's jailed former doctor refused Tuesday to testify at a trial in which the singer's mother is seeking massive damages from tour promoters she blames for hiring the medic.

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 11:25AM

S. Korea says North bans entry to industrial park

SEOUL: North Korea told South Korea on Wednesday that it was banning access to their Kaesong joint industrial park, but said South Koreans in the complex would be allowed to leave, officials said.

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 11:24AM

Australia launches national child sex abuse inquiry

MELBOURNE: Australia opened a national probe into child sex abuse on Wednesday, with premier Julia Gillard warning of "uncomfortable truths" as institutions including schools and churches come under scrutiny.

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 11:23AM

Japan woman put skeleton brother in trash: police

TOKYO: A Japanese woman who lived with her brother's mummified body for years tried to dispose of his corpse with household rubbish when she finally realised he was dead, police and reports said Wednesday.

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 11:22AM

Singapore gardens aim for UNESCO heritage status

SINGAPORE: Singapore, one of the world's most densely populated countries, is campaigning to get its 154-year-old Botanic Gardens declared a UNESCO world heritage site.

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 11:19AM

East Europeans ‘put B36bn into Phuket in 2012’

PHUKET: Eastern European tourists, dominated by Russians, poured B36 billion into Phuket’s economy in 2012, according to the results of research by local consultancy C9 Hotelworks.

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 10:27AM

Aussies seek baby-sexing in Phuket

PHUKET: More and more visitors to Phuket are here for a controversial medical treatment: choosing if their next baby will be a boy or a girl.

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 10:19AM

Phuket: Family call for news of ‘missing’ German man

PHUKET: The family of German man Benjamin Jürgs are calling on members of the public to let them know if they encounter him.

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 09:44AM

'Brace for higher power bills'

Phuket News / Thailand

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 05:52PM

BANGKOK: The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) expects the electricity tariff will hit five baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), on a par with Singapore, in two years due to the rising price of natural gas.

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Tuesday 2 April 2013, 05:44PM

Phuket police practice mob control

PHUKET: Around 250 police officers took part in riot control practice yesterday and today (April 1 and 2) on the parade ground behind the Phuket City Police Station, as part of a national drive to sharpen up crowd control abilities.

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 05:13PM

Phuket: ‘Chicky Net’ for sale

Phuket: BIS Lion King production is a roaring good time

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 11:18AM

PHUKET: Those who have any doubt about the impressive musical and acting talent on the island should watch the British International School’s production of The Lion King, showing this week.

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 10:28AM

BIS student crash victim ‘still serious’ in Phuket hospital

PHUKET: One of the two young Russians involved in a horrific road accident on Saturday is still unconscious and in serious condition in the Phuket International Hospital.

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 09:57AM

Navy commissions slipway

PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Fleet has commissioned a new slipway at its Tab Lamu base in Phang Nga, which will allow it to haul small warships displacing up to 1,500 tons out of the water for inspection and repairs.

Monday 1 April 2013, 06:23PM

Second smash in 3 days at Phuket intersection

PHUKET: Another road accident took place this morning (April 1) at the same spot where two Russian teens were badly injured on Saturday (March 30) – the intersection between Bang Yai Rd and the bypass.

Monday 1 April 2013, 05:23PM

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