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Uber to Invest Over $150 Million in Partnership With South Korea SK Telecom’s Mobility Business
Uber Technologies said on Friday that it will invest over $150 million into a joint venture and partnership with South Korea's SK Telecom Co Ltd. The companies said in a joint statement that SK ... ( read original story ...)
‘We won’t run away’: Thousands of pro-democracy protesters call for new constitution in Thailand
Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of major urban centers in Thailand to demonstrate against the Thai monarchy. ( read original story ...)
Protesters in Thailand defy government crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations – watch
Despite emergency measures by Thai authorities banning the gathering of five or more people, thousands have taken to the streets of Bangkok to continue anti-government demonstrations ... ( read original story ...)
The Guardian view on Thailand’s protests and the king: the end of deference
Demonstrations reflect a longstanding appetite for democracy – but challenging the monarchy breaches a taboo ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Declares State Of Emergency Amid Anti-Government Protests
Tens of thousands of demonstrators, who are calling for the resignation of military-backed Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and curbs on the monarchy, ignored the order. ( read original story ...)
Ally backs Azerbaijan with aim to ‘Make Turkey Great Again’
Karabakh, an ethnic Armenian enclave situated inside Azerbaijan, Turkey’s close ally. Since the latest hostilities erupted on Sept. 27, Erdogan’s government has cheered on its “Turkic brothers” and ... ( read original story ...)
Erdogan’s crackpot charges against a harmless activist show how low Turkey has sunk
Mr. Kavala, 63, is a mild-mannered businessman, philanthropist and cultural activist known for such initiatives as promoting reconciliation between Turks and Armenians. He was never a politician or an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s delicious fire-seared delicacy
On the south side of the island of Shikoku, framed by two enormous peninsulas, Kochi is one of Japan’s least-visited prefectures – at least by foreigners. It’s a popular destination for Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Attack on oil company convoy kills 14 in Pakistan
An attack targeting a military escort on Thursday has left at least 14 dead in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan, officials said. ( read original story ...)