reuters The death toll from an air strike on a wedding party in Yemen has jumped to 131, medics said, in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in Yemen's war that drew strong condemnation from the UN secretary-general.


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bangkokpost.co The prime minister outlined the revised political roadmap for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and assured him that military rule will end in 2017.

Phuket Update A body found at Patong Bay by lifeguards has been confirmed as that of Prayad Jummee, 50, a fisherman swept from rocks at neighboring Kamala on Friday evening.

bangkokpost.com The military regime's plans to pipe all internet traffic through a single gateway has unleashed furious protests again state control of online media.



ft.com Thai police have declared Bangkok's worst-ever bombing solved, even as questions grow over the investigation, the alleged culprits and their claimed motives.

nationmultimedia.com Police investigators are convinced political motives were also behind last month's Erawan Shrine bombing, besides possible retaliation by human smugglers at the government for cracking down on them, the National Police chief said.



thediplomat.com As one of the worst cases of human tragedy since the Holocaust, the plight of the Rohingya can no longer be ignored by the governments of Southeast Asia. Several steps can be taken to address the issues. The ultimate solution must involve granting citizenship to stateless Rohingya. The missing piece is political will.



Phuket Update Thanyapura Phuket President and CEO, Philipp Graf von Hardenberg, has been named as one of Forbes Asia's 40 Heroes of Philanthropy for giving underprivileged children a much-needed boost through the post-tsunami establishment of the Yaowawit School and Lodge in Phang Nga, north of Phuket.

thelocal.de Petra P, 55, who disappeared in Lower Saxony over 30 years ago and was declared dead after a man admitted to her murder has revealed herself to officers in Dusseldorf, police have announced.

theguardian.com The president of the Maldives appeared to have escaped unscathed from an explosion on his speedboat as he returned to the luxury tourist destination from the hhajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The blast occurred as the boat carrying Yameen Abdul Gayoom, who took power after a contested election in the island nation in 2013, approached the main jetty of the capital Male.

ET Online After the accident that took Paul Walker's life in 2013, his daughter Meadow is suing Porsche for negligence and wrongful death in court documents obtained by ET. The 16 year old's lawsuit against the auto manufacturer claims that the Fast and Furious star ''survived the physical forces of the collision,'' and that it was ultimately design flaws that caused the late actor to become trapped in the car during an automobile fire.

theguardian.com Representatives for Chris Brown remain hopeful the R&B singer will be allowed to tour Australia, despite the immigration minister, Peter Dutton, saying the government intended to deny him a visa over a conviction for domestic assault.

AP Pope Francis met with a family who made a 13,000-mile trip over 194 days from Argentina to Philadelphia in an old Volkswagen van.

telegraph.co.uk Government officials and business leaders have predicted that Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Britain in October could lay the foundations for a ''golden age'' in relations.

travelpulse.com The movie 'The Beach' was filmed on Maya Bay. However, we don't suggest visiting that particular bay, as it's very busy. Instead, head to Koh Phangan (which is quiet outside of the Full Moon Party), and Leela Beach, in particular is gorgeous. The island of Koh Tao is an excellent spot to get certified for scuba diving, while Krabi offers excellent rock climbing and lovely beaches.



afp The number of Indonesians killed in a stampede at the haj rose to 41 Monday with scores more still missing, an official said, warning Jakarta faces a ''race against time'' to identify its citizens who died.



afp Romelu Lukaku's double strike inspired a remarkable fightback as Everton recovered from two goals down to win 3-2 at West Bromwich Albion.



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