NATO summit opens in Warsaw aiming to stand firm against Russia

The NATO summit has got underway in Warsaw, aiming to show resolve amid a perceived threat from Russia.

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Seoul says N. Korea test-fires submarine-launched missile

KIM TONG-HYUNG, Associated Press


SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said that North Korea on Saturday test-fired what appeared to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile off its eastern coast.

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Clinton nod in sight, Sanders still seeking platform changes

CATHERINE LUCEY, Associated Press
KEN THOMAS, Associated Press


ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — For Bernie Sanders, a campaign that began as a liberal crusade will probably end that way, with the Vermont senator still fighting for the issues that made up his "political revolution" even as his clout fades.

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Killer robot used by Dallas police opens ethical debate

MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Technology Writers
BREE FOWLER, AP Technology Writers


When Dallas police used a bomb-carrying robot to kill a sniper, they also kicked off an ethical debate about technology's use as a crime-fighting weapon.

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1st death related to Zika virus seen in continental US

LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Associated Press


SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A person infected with Zika has died in Utah, and while the exact cause is unclear, authorities said Friday it marks the first death related to the virus in the continental U.S.

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Obama says America is horrified over Dallas attack

KATHLEEN HENNESSEY, Associated Press


WARSAW, Poland (AP) — President Barack Obama on Friday tried to channel Americans' horror and outrage over the targeted shootings of police officers, decrying the fatal attack in Dallas as "despicable" and declaring there was no justification for the violence.

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'13 Wimbledon champ Murray faces new foe in 11th Slam final

HOWARD FENDRICH, AP Tennis Writer


LONDON (AP) — The 11th Grand Slam final of Andy Murray's career will be unlike any of the others in at least one way: The opponent will not be Roger Federer or Novak Djokovic.

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Fake gold being sold throughout Isaan, say police

Image: Thairath

KHON KAEN: Police in Khon Kaen have busted part of a gang who they say is responsible for flooding the market with fake gold throughout the north eastern region.

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Tangle Gate: Bill Gates blast spurs B51 billion cleanup in Bangkok, but no action in Phuket

Tanyaluk Sakoot

Opposition to the cable cleanup project in Patong may defer the push to tidy up Phuket's key tourism town until next year. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: Officials will spend more than B51 billion on burying power cables in Bangkok in response to Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates sledging Thailand for its ugly cable tangles along the streets – but Phuket will not get any special funding to remove one of the best known eyesores throughout the country.

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Phuket surf danger warning issued amid Super Typhoon fallout

Eakkapop Thongtub

Phuket beach-goers, especially tourists, are urged to swim only between the red-yellow flags where lifeguards are on duty. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: Lifeguards along Phuket’s west coast are urging swimmers to exercise caution at the beaches today (July 9) as the fallout from Super Typhoon Nepartak, which has slammed Taiwan, stirs up dangerous surf.

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Two Philippines notorious drug lords may be sent to an island prison

MANILA: Philippine Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre 2nd has floated the idea of shipping two convicted drug lords from a prison in Metro Manila to an island prison to prevent them from directing their illicit operations from prison, The Manila Times Online reported on Friday.

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HCMC is in dire need of funding to improve its infrastructures

Ho Chi Minh City is struggling desperately to find the US$45 billion needed to develop its infrastructures in order to sustain its population growth and economic activities over the next 15 years, according to Thanh Nien News on Friday.

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Former president Aquino and ex-budget chief Abad face corruption charges

MANILA: Former Philippine president Benigno Aquino 3rd and his former budget chief Florencio Abad face charges of malfeasance in office over the implementation of the controversial Disbursement Acceleration Programme (DAP), reported The Manila Times Online on Friday.

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Heavy rains damage roads, flood farm land and houses in Krabi Town

Kritsada Mueanhawong

KRABI: Heavy rains have deteriorated roads, farms and homes in Krabi.

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Malaysian IS militants form a new battalion in southern Philippines

Malaysian militants in the Philippines have established a new battalion to continue their extremist struggles, the New Straits Times Online reported on Saturday.

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Authorities raid Phu Tab Berk, ordering owners to demolish encroached buildings in a month

PHETCHABUN: A combined force of 200 forestry rangers, district officials, police and soldiers yesterday raided Phu Tab Berk mountain in Phetchabun province, erecting signs for resort owners occupying the mountainous areas illegally to demolish their buildings and move out within 30 days, with warning that any defiant owners will have to shoulder demolition costs and face legal action for forest encroachment.

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Pro boxers N'Dam, Ruenroeng qualify for Rio despite losses

VARGAS, Venezuela (AP) — Professional boxers Amnat Ruenroeng of Thailand and Hassan N'Dam of Cameroon have won spots at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics despite losing in the final qualifying tournament in Venezuela.

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