Egypt pays tribute to victims of Paris attacks



CAIRO: -- Tributes from all over the world keep pouring in after the deadly attacks in Paris. The French embassy in Egypt opened on Sunday a condolences registry at its headquarters in Giza as various diplomatic missions lit candles and sang songs in remembrance of the victims.

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Paris massacre dominates agenda at G20 summit in Turkey



ANTALYA: -- In the luxurious golf complex of the tourist resort of Antalya, Turkey welcomed the leaders of the 20 richest countries in the world, for a two day summit.

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'We will eradicate terrorism' Hollande vows in defiant response to Paris slaughter



"We are at war with jihadist terrorism which is a threat to the entire world"

PARIS: -- French President Francois Hollande has called for a single coalition including the United States and Russia to
vanquish ISIL militants in Syria, in the wake of last Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris.

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Fight against terrorism a 'key theme' at G20 – Putin



ANTALYA: -- The G20 summit is over. Its like has never been seen before.

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Climate change a difficult topic for G20 summit says Ussal Sabhaz



ANTALYA; -- To discuss the results of the meeting of the richest 20 countries in the world euronews correspondent Margherita Sforza talked to Ussal Sabhaz, who is Director of the G20 Studies Centre at TEPAV – the Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871205-climate-change-a-difficult-topic-for-g20-summit-says-ussal-sabhaz/

Lebanon arrests terror suspects, including several Syrians



BEIRUT: -- Lebanon’s government said on Monday that authorities have detained at least nine people, including several Syrians, who they suspect of involvement in planning attacks or helping extremists enter the country.

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Despite Paris, Obama rejects calls for shift in ISIS fight
By JULIE PACE

ANTALYA, Turkey (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday firmly rejected calls for a shift in U.S. strategy against the Islamic State following the Paris attacks, saying Republicans who want to send ground troops into the volatile region are "talking as if they're tough" but fail to understand the potentially grave consequences.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871208-despite-paris-obama-rejects-calls-for-shift-in-isis-fight/

France IDs top Paris attacks figure, seeks unity to bomb IS
By GREG KELLER and RAF CASERT

PARIS (AP) — France identified a 27-year-old Belgian who once boasted about killing "infidels" and fought for the Islamic State group in Syria as the mastermind of the Paris attacks, and President Francois Hollande vowed Monday to forge a united coalition capable of defeating the jihadists at home and abroad.

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Transplant gives new face, scalp to burned firefighter
By MALCOLM RITTER

NEW YORK (AP) — A volunteer firefighter badly burned in a 2001 blaze has received the most extensive face transplant ever, covering his skull and much of his neck, a New York hospital announced Monday.

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US refugee quandary: Immigrant legacy vs 9/11-era fears
By CALVIN WOODWARD

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Paris attacks are rapidly weakening U.S. support for bringing in thousands more Syrian refugees, as pressure grows in Congress and the Republican presidential campaign to reverse course and governors once open to resettlement try to shut their states' doors.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871211-us-refugee-quandary-immigrant-legacy-vs-911-era-fears/

BRUSSELS (AP) - Belgian football federation says Tuesday's friendly vs Spain canceled over security concerns.

5 Yemeni men freed from Guantanamo Bay after 14 years without charge
BY BNO NEWS

WASHINGTON: -- Five Yemeni men have been released from the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba after being held in detention for nearly 14 years without charge, the Pentagon says. A total of 107 people remain imprisoned at the controversial facility.

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Dozens may still be missing after Surabaya ferry sinks



JAKARTA: -- Dozens of passengers were rescued from the waters of Surabaya's Lamong Bay port and many more remain missing after a docked ferry sank on Monday, according to The Jakarta Globe.

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Paris attacks can happen to us, says Malaysian defence minister



KUALA LUMPUR: -- Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the reason he revealed that Malaysian leaders were targetted by the Islamic State was to instil urgency in the fight against terror groups, according to The Star Online.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871259-paris-attacks-can-happen-to-us-says-malaysian-defence-minister/

SET up 7.48 points at opening /Bangkok Post

Economic growth this year to stand at 2.9%



BANGKOK: -- Economic growth this year is expected to stand at 2.9% - the highest growth in three years, according to the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871261-economic-growth-this-year-to-stand-at-29/

Plot to bomb airliner thwarted on eve of 2014 Sochi Olympics, Russia reveals
BY BNO NEWS

MOSCOW: -- A plot to bomb an airliner was thwarted on the eve of the 2014 Sochi Olympics with arrests in France and Austria, the Russian government has revealed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871262-plot-to-bomb-airliner-thwarted-on-eve-of-2014-sochi-olympics-russia-reveals/

Guo Jie, oldest surviving Olympian, dies at 103

BEIJING (AP) — Guo Jie, a former Chinese discus thrower who was the world's oldest surviving Olympian, has died. He was 103.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871265-guo-jie-oldest-surviving-olympian-dies-at-103/

Thailand tightens security after Paris attacks

BANGKOK, 17 November 2015 (NNT)-Thailand has reinforced security across the nation after Paris attacks last Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871268-thailand-tightens-security-after-paris-attacks/

UPDATE:

Don't forget to watch the brightest Leonid meteor showers tonight



BANGKOK: -- Tonight – November 17, 2015 – and Wednesday morning before dawn, don't miss the chance to watch the 2015 Leonid meteor shower, the brightest of all meteor showers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871075-dazzling-leonid-meteor-shower-shines-over-bangkok-17-november/#entry10087308

Optus removes Arabic ad from Sydney store

SYDNEY: -- AN Optus advertisement written in Arabic has been removed from a Sydney mall after store staff were allegedly threatened.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871273-optus-removes-arabic-ad-from-sydney-store/

MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Asia-Pacific leaders condemn Paris attacks in draft of statement to be issued at annual summit.

Hollywood in solidarity with the 'film loving French'



LOS ANGELES: -- The film industry used the occasion of the Governors Awards to reflect on Friday’s slayings in the French capital.

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Obama arrives in Asia with eyes on Middle East
By KATHLEEN HENNESSEY

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — President Barack Obama landed in Southeast Asia Tuesday for string of summits with Asian leaders, a visit he had hoped would highlight progress in his seven-year charm offensive in the region — but was instead overshadowed by the fight against Islamic terrorism in the Middle East.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871276-obama-arrives-in-asia-with-eyes-on-middle-east/

Chinese vendor attempts to sell Vietnamese brides on Taobao
by Kyle Lawrence Mullin

CHINA: -- A bold entrepreneur has brought exploitation of China’s “Singles’ Day” shopping to a whole new level. While many vendors use the holiday to sell swathes of discounted wares to lonely PRC citizens looking for a retail distraction to their relationship status, one seller named Wang Xiao Xi’s Gift Shop has promised to end their marital woes by selling Vietnamese brides for RMB9998 (USD1500).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871278-chinese-vendor-attempts-to-sell-vietnamese-brides-on-taobao/

Phuket Bike Week 2016 to generate B600mn says organiser
The Phuket News


Vice President of the Phuket Riders Club, Wittaya Singkalah (left); Big Bike Week 2014 organiser, Amarin Saranyakul and Phuket Governor, Chamreon Tippayapongtada met last Friday (Nov 13) to discuss preparations for the annual big bike event.

PHUKET: -- It is expected that Phuket Bike Week 2016 will generate more than B600 million in revenue for Phuket it was announced last Friday (Nov 13).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871279-phuket-bike-week-2016-to-generate-b600mn-says-organiser/

Justice minister tells Yingluck to petition the Court



BANGKOK: -- Justice Minister Gen Phaibul Khumchaya advised former Prime minister Ms Yingluck Shinawatra to petition the court if she thought she was unfairly treated.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871280-justice-minister-tells-yingluck-to-petition-the-court/

Qantas sheds junk status

SYDNEY: -- Qantas has finally shed its junk credit rating from Standard & Poor's.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871282-qantas-sheds-junk-status/

New canopy walkway launched in Chiang Mai

CHIANG MAI, 17 November 2015 (NNT) - The Botanical Garden Organization is ready to launch a canopy walkway at Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden in Chiang Mai province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871286-new-canopy-walkway-launched-in-chiang-mai/

Mufti slammed over Paris attacks comments
Beau Donelly

SYDNEY: -- The Grand Mufti of Australia is under sustained pressure to clarify comments he made in the wake of the Paris terrorist attacks that suggested racism and Islamophobia were partly to blame for the massacre.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871287-grand-mufti-of-australia-slammed-over-paris-attacks-comments/