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Usyk -- pugilist who kept Ukrainian spirits high in darkest days

PARIS (FRANCE) - Oleksandr Usyk's boxing feats have boosted Ukrainian morale during the four years since Russia invaded but at 39, the old warrior has decided job done and being king of the heavyweight division belongs to someone else.

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Israel and Lebanon hail Washington deal, rejected by Hezbollah

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Israel and Lebanon hailed an agreement signed Friday with the United States to pave a way towards peace on their front in the Middle East war, while Iran-backed Hezbollah warned the deal would thwart plans to resolve the broader conflict.

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Trump blasts 'godless' Democrats in incendiary speech to evangelicals

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump accused the Democratic left of being "hardcore, godless communists" in a divisive, politicized speech Friday full of falsehoods about his perceived foes as he addressed evangelicals at a right-wing Christian conference.

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Thaksin’s finally free, but now what?

The royal pardon granted to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on the occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday has formally closed a chapter in one of Thailand’s most contentious political sagas.

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Mayors lead bold climate action

In the global fight against climate change, there has been no shortage of targets and commitments. But people ultimately judge progress by what they experience in their daily lives. And nowhere is the impact of climate action more tangible than in the world's cities.

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Flat domestic tourism projected

Tourism operators expect the domestic market will be flat or contract from last year unless the government launches an effective stimulus scheme to increase low-season trips, as Thai household income generation weakened last year.

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Minerals push shapes agenda

Thailand is exploring the possibility of importing rare earth minerals from Kazakhstan to strengthen its electric vehicle (EV) industry.

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The language of rope

In a dimly lit room, a rigger binds a model with knots and ties. Blindfolded and suspended in mid-air, the body is a language of its own. A tapestry of signs -- breathing, facial expressions and intricate patterns -- is a medium of communication.

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A triumphant evening of Romantic masterpieces

Under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) presented two masterpieces of the Romantic repertoire recently at Chulalongkorn University Auditorium.

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Exam scam exposes rot in government

The latest scandal involving recruitment examinations for local government positions is yet another reminder that corruption remains deeply entrenched in Thai society. Worse still, the methods used by those behind such schemes have become increasingly sophisticated.

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Exams lose public trust

Recent exam fraud uncovered in a local administration recruitment process is not unprecedented. Exam fraud is not new to Thai society. The latest case is simply more technically advanced and better organised, suggesting the continued evolution of fraud and bribery in state recruitment processes.

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That Vodou that you do

Brass bands have featured in World Beat many times over the years, most recently The Klezmer Brass Allstars created by Frank London (of The Klezmatics band).

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The ballot you didn't study for

By the time most Bangkok voters reach the polling booth on June 28, they will have a clear opinion about the governor race and almost no opinion at all about the fifty seats up for grabs on the Bangkok Metropolitan Council. This is not a failure of civic character so…

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Relative calm in Middle East lifts markets

Global markets received a lift this month from the US-Iran ceasefire and pledges to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a gradual pick-up in vessel movements and a drop in oil prices to pre-war lows.

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Shares dip as Apple price hikes hit tech sentiment

RECAP: Asian shares pulled ‌back on Friday after a stellar quarter, as hefty price hikes by Apple revealed the downside of booming chip demand and depressed tech shares, while the threat of Japanese intervention kept the yen from hitting 40-year lows.

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From second chances to lasting change

Piak* had never received a single visit. His parents were migrant rubber tappers who had relocated to a remote plantation so deep that there was no mobile signal and it was so far that travel was simply beyond their means. Their son, Piak, a teenager in a juvenile rehabilitation centre,…

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Violent storm topples 40 power poles in Bangkok

A rainstorm felled about 40 power poles on Chalong Krung Road in Lat Krabang district of Bangkok on Friday evening, cutting off power and internet in the area.

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Small aircraft strikes Beijing’s tallest building

BEIJING - An aircraft about the size of a car crashed into Beijing’s tallest building, the CITIC Tower, on Friday, as police closed off roads around the skyscraper and stopped passersby from filming the scene.

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IOC revamps 2036 Olympic host race

The International Olympic Committee has approved a revamped bidding process for the 2036 Summer Olympics, introducing a new “strategic dialogue” phase aimed at strengthening host selection and improving long-term planning.

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Dozens of international teams rushing to Venezuela

GENEVA - International search and rescue teams from at least 17 countries are being scrambled to Venezuela to help look for survivors of the devastating twin earthquakes, the United Nations said on Friday.

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Russia-annexed Crimea declares ‘emergency’

MOSCOW - Authorities in Russian-annexed Crimea on Friday declared an “emergency situation” in a bid to ease the fallout from increasing Ukrainian aerial attacks on the peninsula.

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Commercial viability key to Land Bridge, panel says

ommittee expected to submit recommendations to PM in August

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UN says Iran nuclear pledge needs ‘very strong’ verification

TEHRAN - Iran’s pledge not to build a nuclear weapon will need “very strong” verification, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Friday.

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Serena Williams back at Wimbledon after four-year absence

LONDON - Serena Williams has been drawn to play Maya Joint of Australia in the Wimbledon first round on Monday, when the American legend returns to singles action after four years.

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