Mexican Drug Cartel Gunmen Kill 9 US Citizens in an Ambush
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Drug cartel gunmen ambushed three SUVs along a dirt road, slaughtering six children and three women — all U.S. citizens living in northern Mexico — in a grisly attack that left one vehicle a burned-out, bullet-riddled hulk, authorities said Tuesday.
Copyright Troll Demands 50,000 Baht From 15-Year-Old Cartoon Krathong Maker
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A local copyright holder of Japanese cartoon character franchise said Tuesday it was not behind an alleged attempt to extort a 15-year-old girl of 50,000 baht for copyright infringement.
Court Affirms Jail Time for Mayor Who Strips Reporter
KHON KAEN — An appeal court in the northeast on Tuesday upheld a two-month jail term for a former mayor who forced a reporter to strip in retaliation for a news story he didn’t like.
Xi Says He Has ‘High Degree of Trust’ in Hong Kong’s Lam
SHANGHAI (Xinhua) — President Xi Jinping on Monday met with Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam, who is in Shanghai for the second China International Import Expo.
Chile Protests Resume, Demonstrations Crimp Economic Growth
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Thousands of Chileans took to the streets again Monday to demand better social services, some clashing with police, as protesters demanded an end to economic inequality even as the government announced that weeks of demonstrations are hurting the country’s economic growth.
US Tells UN It’s Pulling Out of Paris Climate Deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
American, Thai Drug Suspects Stab Guard Before Fleeing Custody
PATTAYA — A guard was severely injured in a dramatic breakout involving a US citizen and two Thai suspects at a court in Pattaya on Monday.
Two Men Arrested for Gunfight That Killed 17-Year-Old Bystander
BANGKOK — Two men have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in a deadly street shootout that killed a high school student and injured another on Sunday.
River of Stars: Exoplanet Named After Thai ‘Chao Phraya’ River
ERIDANUS — Thailand’s mightiest river and one of its tributaries are making their mark among the stars.
Popemobile for Thailand’s Papal Visit Unveiled (Photos)
BANGKOK — A locally produced Nissan will serve as a vehicle for the head of the Catholic Church when he visits the faithful in Thailand later this month.
