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THAI PM LEAVES CARDBOARD CUTOUT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
Thailand's prime minister has taken a novel approach to avoiding questions at a news conference, by leaving a cardboard cutout to do the job... READ MORE›
WHATS THE CURE FOR AILING NATIONS? MORE KINGS AND QUEENS, MONARCHISTS SAY
I love the monarchy, Count Tolstoy, 82, said as he sat in his lush garden behind an expansive stone house... READ MORE›
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CHINA TO BAN IVORY TRADE WITHIN A YEAR OR SO, AS PRESSURE MOUNTS ON HONG KONG
Wildlife groups say Hong Kong's legal ivory trade provides cover for a vast illegal trade that is fueling a poaching crisis decimating elephant herds in Africa... READ MORE›
HK FERRY DISASTER CAPTAIN CONVICTED
Ferry departs Hong Kong island on regular route to Lamma Island 3... READ MORE›
WHO HOLDS POWER IN THAILAND NOW
After the death of Thailand's King Bhumibol, Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn wants time to grieve before acceding to the throne, so who holds power in the meantime?... READ MORE›
DID THAI KING HELP STIFLE DEMOCRACY?
After the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand is preparing for Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to succeed him on the throne... READ MORE›
AUSTRALIAN PM TONY ABBOTT FACES CHALLENGE FROM MALCOLM TURNBULL FOR PARTY LEADERSHIP
It is clear that the people have made up their mind about Mr Abbott's leadership... READ MORE›
BRITISH 'BANKER' ARRESTED OVER HONG KONG 'PROSTITUTE' MURDER
The women were discovered in the 31st floor flat in the Wan Chai district of Hong Kong a skyscrapper-filled central area popular with young, expat professionals... READ MORE›
BLOOMSDAY: HOW FANS AROUND THE WORLD WILL BE CELEBRATING JAMES JOYCE'S ULYSSES
Our closing features Kevin Birmingham, author 2014's The Most Dangerous Book The Battle for James Joyce's Ulysses, says Schurman... READ MORE›
SPANISH KING SHUNNED BY LEFT-WING MPS AT PARLIAMENT
Podemos members also skipped a military parade that closed the opening ceremony... READ MORE›
HONG KONG PUBLISHERS SPOOKED, ANTI-CHINA BOOKS OFF SHELVES
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi skirted a direct question on whether the men were under Chinese detention at a recent press conference... READ MORE›
AS THAILAND GRIEVES LATE KING MOBS WAGE STREET JUSTICE FOR PERCEIVED INSULTS TO BELOVED MONARCH
As Thailand grieves late king mobs wage street justice for perceived insults to beloved monarch... READ MORE›
BELGIAN PRINCE UNDER FIRE AFTER HITTING OUT AT POLITICIANS 'BUGGING' HIM
Last week, Michel reprimanded Laurent for meeting the prime minister of Sri Lanka without clearing it with the government... READ MORE›
WHY ARE ALL THESE ANGRY MEN IN HONG KONG WEARING BRAS?
On Sunday dozens of men wearing bras gathered outside a police station in the busy Wan Chai district of Hong Kong island... READ MORE›
RTE HOST TELLS JOAN BURTON SHE 'OVERSTEPPED THE MARK' AFTER 'D4' REMARK ON MORNING IRELAND
During the broadcast Ms Burton questioned what kind of world RTE lives in when quizzed about increases to child benefit... READ MORE›
'MOMENTOUS SIGNIFICANCE': MODERN-DAY SLAVE TO GET HIS DAY IN COURT
Hong Kong narrowly defines human trafficking as a crime only involving cross-border sex trafficking for prostitution, meaning that victims of forced labour are not legally protected... READ MORE›
BELGIUM'S WAYWARD PRINCE FACES FINE AFTER UNAUTHORISED CHINESE PARTY
Last year the Belgian prime minister, Charles Michel, banned the prince from unauthorised talks with senior foreign officials after a series of unapproved excursions... READ MORE›
DUCHESS OF CORNWALL MISSES START OF NEW ZEALAND TOUR 'BECAUSE SHE HAS JET LAG'
It is young people that are now out there supporting a monarchy and don't want a change... READ MORE›
'NOBODY IS SAFE': THOUSANDS PROTEST IN HONG KONG OVER MISSING PUBLISHERS
The demonstrators gathered outside government headquarters - the scene of pro-democracy protests in late 2014 - carrying banners that read Release Hong Kong Booksellers Now!... READ MORE›
EIGHT WOMEN ARRESTED IN LAN KWAI FONG PROSTITUTION RING
Police busted a prostitution ring, arresting eight women from mainland China and Hong Kong in Lan Kwai Fong nightclub district in Central on Thursday... READ MORE›
GIRL 3 BRAIN DAMAGED AT BIRTH RECEIVES HSE APOLOGY... COURTS
The Lamma IV quickly sank after it was struck by the Sea Smooth just off the coast of Lamma Island, one of Hong Kong's outlying islands... READ MORE›
1916 EVENTS TO GO GLOBAL AS MULTI-MILLION EURO PLAN UNVEILED
Concerts plays exhibitions and film events are planned in Washington New York London Paris Rome Buenos Aires Brasilia Dubai Hong Kong and Sydney... READ MORE›
BOOING, A WALKOUT, AND HONG KONG VETOES CHINA-BACKED ELECTORAL REFORM PROPOSAL
Pro-democracy protesters celebrate after lawmakers voted against the electoral reform proposals in Hong Kong... READ MORE›
PROMISED ELECTIONS REMAIN DISTANT 2 YEARS AFTER THAI MILITARY COUP
I find this draft constitution illiberal, said Kasit Piromiya, a senior Democrat member and former foreign minister... READ MORE›
SHORTEN OFFERS PM HELP ON REPUBLIC PUSH
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has urged republicans to build a grassroots movement, saying only a genuinely popular push will lead to change... READ MORE›
NO BOOK OF CONDOLENCE FOR HERO GARDA AT MANSION HOUSE
A spokesperson for Sinn F in's first Mayor of Dublin City Criona Ni Dhalaigh said two books would also have caused difficulties with overcrowding and congestion... READ MORE›
CHINA'S 'REMOVAL' OF HONG KONG BOOKSELLER IS 'SERIOUS BREACH' OF TREATY, U.K. SAYS
The Joint Declaration is the treaty signed in 1984 between Britain and China safeguarding Hong Kong's rights and freedoms after Beijing took power in 1997... READ MORE›
BOOING, A WALKOUT, AND HONG KONG VETOES CHINA-BACKED ELECTORAL REFORM PROPOSAL
Pro-democracy protesters celebrate after lawmakers voted against the electoral reform proposals in Hong Kong... READ MORE›
FERRY CAPTAIN GUILTY ON FATAL CRASH
The ferry was heading from Hong Kong Island to the outlying island of Lamma when the collision happened... READ MORE›
HUNDREDS GATHER IN HONG KONG TO MARK ANNIVERSARY OF PROTESTS
The anniversary comes after Beijing's top representative in Hong Kong suggested chief executive Leung was above the law, compounding worries about the mainland's control... READ MORE›
SALE AGREED FOR MORE THAN EUR4M ON PRIME SEAFRONT SITE ONCE OWNED BY POLITICIAN
The 0.33 hectare site at 59 60 Clontarf Road in Dublin was sold last month in excess of its asking price it is understood... READ MORE›
DUBLIN SILVER BOWL MADE DURING OLIVER CROMWELL'S TIME SOLD FOR ?25K
Dublin silver bowl made during oliver cromwell's time sold for..... READ MORE›