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Investigators looking at whether Kushner business talks affected U.S. policy - NBC News

 

FILE PHOTO - White House senior adviser Jared Kushner sits behind U.S. United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley before the start of a Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East at the United Nations in New York, U.S., February 20, 2018. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal investigators are looking into whether Jared Kushner's business talks with foreigners, as his father-in-law Donald Trump assumed the U.S. presidency, later influenced White House policy, NBC News reported on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027447-investigators-looking-at-whether-kushner-business-talks-affected-us-policy-nbc-news/

 

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Canine war heroes mistreated by U.S. Army - Pentagon report

By Scot Paltrow

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. soldiers with the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team 3-1 CAV take a break with their explosives sniffer dog during a major search operation for weapons and insurgents, in a brickyard near the city of Narhwan, about 30km (18 miles) west of Baghdad October 12, 2007. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - They made up a corps of bomb-sniffing dogs that accompanied brigade combat teams on potentially lethal missions, sniffing out roadside bombs in Afghanistan and saving human lives.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027448-canine-war-heroes-mistreated-by-us-army-pentagon-report/

 

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Drastic staff cuts at U.S. Embassy in Cuba now permanent

By Sarah Marsh and Marc Frank

 

A security guard stands outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, December 12, 2017. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

 

HAVANA (Reuters) - The United States said on Friday it was making permanent its decision last year to slash staffing at its Havana embassy by around two-thirds because a spate of alleged health incidents among its diplomats remained unsolved.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027450-drastic-staff-cuts-at-us-embassy-in-cuba-now-permanent/

 

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Trump, Merkel and Macron concerned about Putin's nuclear comments - White House

 

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen on an electronic screen during his annual state of the nation address to the Federal Assembly in Moscow, Russia March 1, 2018. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump spoke in separate phone calls on Thursday with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the leaders "shared their serious concerns" over Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments on his country's nuclear weapons, the White House said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027451-trump-merkel-and-macron-concerned-about-putins-nuclear-comments-white-house/

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After months without contact, Merkel eyes 'reset' with Trump

By Noah Barkin

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel attend the Women's Entrepreneurship Finance event during the G20 leaders summit in Hamburg, Germany July 8, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - Before a phone conversation this week to discuss the war in Syria and Russian nuclear arms, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.S. President Donald Trump had not spoken to each other in over five months.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027452-after-months-without-contact-merkel-eyes-reset-with-trump/

 

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Irish PM says remains concerned about UK Brexit position

 

FILE PHOTO: Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar holds a news conference in Dublin, Ireland, December 8, 2017. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo

 

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Friday said he remained concerned that British Prime Minister Theresa May did not fully recognise the implications of leaving the European Union's customs union and single market.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027455-irish-pm-says-remains-concerned-about-uk-brexit-position/

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U.N. points to likely war crimes in Syria's Ghouta

By Stephanie Nebehay

 

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein talks to reporters in Jakarta Indonesia February 7, 2018. REUTERS/Beawiharta

 

GENEVA (Reuters) - Syrian government air strikes on the besieged Syrian enclave of eastern Ghouta and shelling from the rebel-held zone into Damascus probably constitute war crimes and must be prosecuted, the top U.N. human rights official said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027456-un-points-to-likely-war-crimes-in-syrias-ghouta/

 

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Police seek Michigan college student suspected of killing parents

By Gina Cherelus and Jonathan Allen

 

The site of shooting at Central Michigan University is seen, in Mount Pleasant, U.S., March 2, 2018 in this picture obtained from social media. COURTESY of GRANT POLMANTEER /via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - A student at Central Michigan University suspected of shooting to death his parents inside a campus dormitory during a domestic dispute on Friday was still at large, authorities said, and the campus remained largely shut down.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027458-police-seek-michigan-college-student-suspected-of-killing-parents/

 

 

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Applicant for driving licence must show medical certificate

 

 

The new transport regulation requiring applicants for driver’s licence to show medical certificate has taken effect on March 1.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027460-applicant-for-driving-licence-must-show-medical-certificate/

 

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Thailand to watch US President Trump’s new trade barriers closely 

 

 

Thailand is now watching closely possible impact on its exports after President Donald Trump announced he would impose steep tariffs on imported steel and aluminium that has sparked outraged threats of reprisals from countries around the world.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027463-thailand-to-watch-us-president-trump’s-new-trade-barriers-closely/

 

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Phatthalung police hunt highway rock-throwing gang

 

 

The police in Phatthalung province are hunting for a gang of youths suspected of hurling rocks at six vehicles on Asian Highway on Friday night (March 2).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027466-phatthalung-police-hunt-highway-rock-throwing-gang/

 

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Thai woman admits stealing from Italian tourist over jealousy

By The Nation

 

A Thai woman was arrested at her house in Nonthaburi on Friday night after she allegedly stole cash from an Italian tourist at a Pattaya Hotel.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027467-thai-woman-admits-stealing-from-italian-tourist-over-jealousy/

 

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Public invited to help stop illegal online trading of wildlife

By The Nation

 

 

The public is invited to become the eyes and ears of online anti-animal-trading efforts through a social media campaign launched by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plants Conservation (DNP) together with a coalition of conservation NGOs.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027468-public-invited-to-help-stop-illegal-online-trading-of-wildlife/

 

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Tourist falls at Ao Nang Cliff

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

A 32 year old Argentinian woman, Karina Laura Citroner, fell from the Lagoon Cliff at Phra Nang Beach, Railay Bay, resulting in serious injuries.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027469-tourist-falls-at-ao-nang-cliff/

 

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Nine monks, novices in Chumphon arrested over drug use

By The Nation

 

Nine young monks and novices in Chumphon’s Tha Sae district were arrested and defrocked after they tested positive for drug use, officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027471-nine-monks-novices-in-chumphon-arrested-over-drug-use/

 

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Thai snooker ace makes ranking semi-final for first time in his career

 

 

Thai snooker player Noppon Saengkham entered a ranking snooker semi-final for the first time in his career last night at the Welsh Open in Cardiff.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027492-thai-snooker-ace-makes-ranking-semi-final-for-first-time-in-his-career/

 

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Phuket Police hunt knife-wielding Thalang street robber 

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Ms Supaporn Supabmanee had received injuries to her arm after the suspect had pushed her, said Thalang Police. Photo: Thalang Police
 

PHUKET: Police are hunting for a suspect who first attempted to kick a woman off her motorbike and then robbed her threatening with a knife this Thursday (Mar 1).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027494-phuket-police-hunt-knife-wielding-thalang-street-robber/

 

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Man killed in road accident, body dragged 25 km away

 

 

A 69-year-old man killed in a road accident while riding a bicycle on Phahonyonthin road in Lampang’s Thoen district and his body was dragged 25 kilometres away before being pulled out.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027495-man-killed-in-road-accident-body-dragged-25-km-away/

 

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Three injured in Phuket three-vehicle crash in Koh Kaew

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET: Two men and a woman remain hospitalised after a three-vehicle accident on Phuket's main highway early this morning (Mar 3).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027496-three-injured-in-phuket-three-vehicle-crash-in-koh-kaew/

 

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Phuket 'zero baht' tour company bosses sentenced to over 7 years in jail, face fresh charges

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Teeraphol Thipjaroen announced that Kritchakorn Rungmongkolnam and Weerachai Kampaipraphankul were both sentenced to seven years and six months in jail. PhotoL Eakkapop Thongtub
 

PHUKET: The CEO of the now-defunct Phuket-based 'zero-baht' Chinese tour operator Tranlee Travel Co Ltd and his partner, who remains at large, were sentenced to seven years and six months of imprisonment with more cases pending in Phuket Provincial Court, local police confirmed.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027497-phuket-zero-baht-tour-company-bosses-sentenced-to-over-7-years-in-jail-face-fresh-charges/

 

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Inflation rises for eighth consecutive month in February

 

 

Consumer price index (CPI) or inflation rate increased for the eighth consecutive month to 0.42% in February, according to the Commerce Ministry’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027498-inflation-rises-for-eighth-consecutive-month-in-february/

 

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BlackRock poses tough questions to gunmakers and sellers

By Ross Kerber

 

FILE PHOTO: The company logo and trading information for BlackRock is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., March 30, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

 

BOSTON (Reuters) - Asset manager BlackRock Inc said on Friday it is pressing gunmakers and weapons retailers in its portfolios to explain how they monitor firearm sales and use, and it is studying the creation of new index-based portfolios of stocks that would exclude gunmakers and retailers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027501-blackrock-poses-tough-questions-to-gunmakers-and-sellers/

 

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Three Australians die, more sick in listeria outbreak tied to melons

By Alison Bevege

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Three people have died and 12 others have fallen ill in a national listeria outbreak linked to contaminated rockmelons, and more cases are expected, Australian health authorities said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027502-three-australians-die-more-sick-in-listeria-outbreak-tied-to-melons/

 

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