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GP who asked Muslim woman to remove her veil ‘because he was struggling to understand her’ is struck off for continuing to work while suspended
Read more: GP who asked Muslim woman to remove her veil ‘because he was struggling to understand her’ is struck off for continuing to work while suspendedDr Keith Wolverson was suspended for misconduct after he repeatedly asked the woman to remove her niqab during an appointment at Royal Stoke University Hospital, which she eventually did.
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New video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunman
Read more: New video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunmanSeconds after a gunman opened fire at an Oklahoma high school, the school’s principal was seen racing into the hallway, pushing the suspect onto a bench and holding him down.
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King of the decks! Charles tries his hand at DJing in Manchester – before agreeing ‘it’s not as easy as it looks’
Read more: King of the decks! Charles tries his hand at DJing in Manchester – before agreeing ‘it’s not as easy as it looks’Charles, 77, is visiting Aviva Studios in Manchester for a series of engagements to promote Creative Futures – free courses to inspire young people through the arts.
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Gas prices edge higher with Brent crude remaining above $100 per barrel
Read more: Gas prices edge higher with Brent crude remaining above $100 per barrelGas prices have jumped almost 79 cents per gallon from a month ago, raising fresh inflation concerns.
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Travelers face long lines at airports after TSA workers miss full paycheck
Read more: Travelers face long lines at airports after TSA workers miss full paycheckTravelers continue to face long lines at airports across the U.S. due to the partial government shutdown affecting TSA agents.
Asia
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More than 60 UN members sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groups
Read more: More than 60 UN members sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groupsThe treaty, signed in Hanoi, aims to strengthen global cooperation to fight digital crimes such as child pornography and money laundering.
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PM Wong to attend three-day ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur
Read more: PM Wong to attend three-day ASEAN summit in Kuala LumpurThe summit’s theme – Inclusivity and Sustainability – “encapsulates the region’s efforts to build a forward-looking, cohesive, and resilient ASEAN amid geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges”, said Singapore’s Prime Minister’s Office.
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Black Hawk out: Malaysia’s king orders halt of chopper deal, warns officials not to ‘fool’ him
Read more: Black Hawk out: Malaysia’s king orders halt of chopper deal, warns officials not to ‘fool’ himThe monarch told the Defence Ministry not to buy “flying coffins”, citing the country’s purchase of SkyHawk jets in the 1980s as an example of a mistake.
Thailand
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Oil fund defends sudden steep price hikes
Read more: Oil fund defends sudden steep price hikesThe Oil Fuel Fund Office has defended the sharp six‑baht rise in fuel prices across Thailand, saying the increase was driven by soaring global oil prices and the need to maintain the fund’s financial stability.
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Prices frozen for necessary consumer products
Read more: Prices frozen for necessary consumer productsThe prices of some necessary consumer products will be frozen while those of other products will rise, according to Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun.
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Pheu Thai seeks lessons from poll loss
Read more: Pheu Thai seeks lessons from poll lossThe Pheu Thai Party held its first meeting after the Feb 8 election on Friday to draw lessons from both the winning and losing candidates, as well as to discuss issues related to the transparency of the poll.
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Pheu Thai to meet Bhumjaithai for coalition talks Friday afternoon
Read more: Pheu Thai to meet Bhumjaithai for coalition talks Friday afternoonThe election‑winning Bhumjaithai Party has formally invited Pheu Thai to join government‑formation talks, with leaders of both parties set to meet on Friday afternoon, Pheu Thai secretary‑general Prasert Jantararuangtong said.
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Pheu Thai backs Bhumjaithai to lead coalition government
Read more: Pheu Thai backs Bhumjaithai to lead coalition governmentThe Pheu Thai Party has formally pledged support for the Bhumjaithai Party to take the lead in forming a new government, with Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul saying both sides are ready to put past differences behind them and move forward together.
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More than 60 UN members sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groups
Read more: More than 60 UN members sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groupsThe treaty, signed in Hanoi, aims to strengthen global cooperation to fight digital crimes such as child pornography and money laundering.
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PM Wong to attend three-day ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur
Read more: PM Wong to attend three-day ASEAN summit in Kuala LumpurThe summit’s theme – Inclusivity and Sustainability – “encapsulates the region’s efforts to build a forward-looking, cohesive, and resilient ASEAN amid geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges”, said Singapore’s Prime Minister’s Office.
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Pheu Thai backs new charter drive
Read more: Pheu Thai backs new charter driveThe Pheu Thai Party has called on political parties, lawmakers, civil society groups and the public to work together to ensure that the people’s will, expressed in Sunday’s national referendum, leads to the drafting of a genuinely democratic constitution.
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PM takes aim at low CPI score
Read more: PM takes aim at low CPI scoreThe government has pledged aggressive reforms after Thailand scored 33 out of 100 and ranked 116th in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
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Yodchanan satisfied with Pheu Thai effort despite setbacks
Read more: Yodchanan satisfied with Pheu Thai effort despite setbacksPheu Thai Party prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat insists he remains undiscouraged by the outcome of Sunday’s election, adding that it is now up to the party’s executive committee to decide whether to join a coalition government or serve in opposition.