Beverly Hills demands Brunei sultan sell hotel
Beverly Hills said Wednesday it passed a resolution demanding the Sultan of Brunei sell his hotel in the posh US…
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Catholic Church demands Israel act to stop hate attacks
The Roman Catholic church demanded Israeli action Wednesday after suspected Jewish extremists daubed hate graffiti on Vatican-owned offices in annexed…
Kick-off for future Charlie Chaplin museum in Switzerland
After more than 14 years of discussions and stumbling blocks, work to turn screen legend Charlie Chaplin’s Swiss home into…
New Zealand opens skies to foreign airlines to boost trade, travel
WELLINGTON: New Zealand has ramped up international agreements to liberalise air services to encourage greater international trade and travel, Xinhua…
Thai Cabinet appoints new Prime Minister
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Constitutional Court yesterday dismissed Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and nine ministers for abuse of power, leaving the government…
Dalai Lama shrugs off Norway government snub
The Dalai Lama said on Wednesday he held no grudges against Norway’s government after they decided not to meet him…
23 hurt in Philippine army munitions depot fire
MANILA: Twenty-three people were injured when fire and a series of explosions struck a Philippine army munitions depot near the country’s…
Obama daughters followed, sparking White House lockdown
A car trailed an official motorcade that was carrying the daughters of US President Barack Obama, sparking a brief lockdown…