theguardian.com The death toll in Nepal's earthquake could reach 10,000, Prime Minister Sushil Koirala has said, as survivors' despair turned to anger at the government's slow response to the humanitarian crisis.

nationmultimedia.com At least nine Myanmar migrants working in Thailand's seafood industry were killed and a further 17 injured when their pick-up truck hit a barrier and overturned in Samut Sakhon, 45 kilometres from Bangkok.

reuters Baltimore erupted in violence as hundreds of rioters looted stores, burned buildings and injured at least 15 police officers following the funeral of a 25-year-old black man who suffered a spinal injury while in police custody.

smh.com.au Within an hour of the families' distressing and chaotic final visit to Nusakambangan prison island, a convoy of 12 ambulances arrived. Inside nine of them were white coffins for each of those to be executed.

theguardian.com China's top prosecutor is investigating a senior doctor in Yunnan province for taking more than US$18m worth of bribes in cash, real estate and parking spots, the official China Daily reported.


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bangkokpost.com Phuket will be among 11 Thai airports to be inspected by US and UN officials reviewing airport security and airline licensing in Thailand and other countries.

indiatimes.com Hundreds of thousands of Nepalis spent another night in the open Monday after a massive quake which killed more than 4000, as officials warned the final toll could rise sharply once rescuers reach cut-off areas.

bangkokpost.com Customs officials in Bangkok have intercepted the second big seizure of African tusks in two weeks, some three tonnes of ivory worth around 200 million baht.



nytimes.com Police officers in riot gear clashed with rock-throwing youths in a neighborhood in Northwest Baltimore, hours after Freddie Gray, the 25-year-old black man who has become the nation's latest symbol of police brutality, was laid to rest amid emotional calls for justice and peace.

nationmultimedia.com Advanced Info Service (AIS) officially launched its AIS Fibre fixed-line broadband Internet service, including Internet protocol television (IPTV), aiming for around 100,000 subscribers before the end of the year. It will initially be available in Bangkok, Phuket and five other provinces.

scmp.com A Chinese nuclear submarine has completed an anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden, demonstrating the navy's ability to operate in waters far from home.

wsj.com Apple sold more than 61 million iPhones during its fiscal second quarter ended March 28. That was up 40 percent, year over year, a notable accomplishment in the second full quarter after the device was launched.

nationmultimedia.com Centara Hotels & Resorts, one of Thailand's largest hotel chains, plans to nearly double its portfolio from 75 to 120-130 properties, including those under management contracts, within five years. The latest hotel managed by the company just opened this year in Krabi with 80 rooms in the first phase.

standard.co.uk The boss of a company behind adverts on the London Tube asking commuters if they are ''beach body ready'' has labelled his critics ''terrorists'' - and said they should be sent to Guantanamo Bay.

bloomberg Rubber prices jumped the most in nine months as shrinking stockpiles in China and steps by the biggest producers to curb supplies bolstered speculation a global glut will dissipate.

contactmusic.com German Cinemas to Boycott 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Due to Disney's High Rental Fees



abc.net.au Convicted Bali Nine drug smuggler Andrew Chan has married his fiancee at Besi prison on Nusakambangan Island, ahead of his expected execution in coming days.

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