Thailand’s junta ‘manipulated’ election, ousted PM Thaksin says in NYT article
Thailand’s ousted former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, said on Monday that the ruling military junta “manipulated” the results of an election after a party of his loyalists did worse than expected.
Boeing to brief on 737 MAX updates as Ethiopian backs planemaker
Boeing Co will brief more than 200 global airline pilots, technical experts and regulators this week on software and training updates for its 737 MAX aircraft, as Ethiopian Airlines expressed confidence in the planemaker despite a recent crash.
Norwegian to lease planes, postpone sales after grounding of Boeing MAX
Norwegian Air will lease planes and postpone the sale of older models in its fleet following the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, the airline said on Monday.
Russia calls on U.S. to formally recognize there was no collusion
Russia’s foreign ministry called on the United States on Monday to formally recognize there was no collusion between Russia and President Donald Trump’s campaign at the 2016 elections following the conclusion of a months-long U.S. investigation.
‘No regrets’: Saudi sisters hope for bright future after hiding in Hong Kong
Two Saudi Arabian sisters are hoping for a “bright, beautiful future” after being granted asylum, fleeing what they describe as an abusive family and a repressive society.
Flash floods kill at least 11 in southern Iran, 35 injured: TV
At least 11 people were killed in flash floods in Iran’s southern province of Fars, Iranian state TV reported on Monday.
Lebanon PM Hariri has heart procedure in Paris
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri has undergone a “precautionary” heart procedure in Paris, his office said on Monday.
Shares linked to Thai billionaire politician jump on poll results
Shares of companies linked to a billionaire politician who campaigned in Thailand’s election on a pledge to legalize marijuana leapt on Monday after partial results suggested his party could be a key part of a coalition government.
Kremlin, after Mueller report, says it’s open to better U.S. ties
Russia is ready to improve ties with the United States but it is up to Washington to make the first move, the Kremlin said on Monday after the conclusion of a U.S. investigation into alleged collusion between Donald Trump and Moscow in the 2016 electio…
Rescuers hope to reach more cyclone victims as roads reopen in Mozambique
Rescuers said they would reach hundreds of people on Monday still stranded more than a week after a powerful cyclone struck Mozambique and swathes of southeast Africa, as roads started to reopen.
