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Thai PM denies govt involvement in Bangkok protest blast
Updated: 20 Nov 2008 1543 hrs
Thailand's Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat on Thursday denied his administration was involved in a bomb attack at a Bangkok anti-government protest site which killed one person and injured 22.
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China announces measures aimed at absorbing job losses and staving off civil unrest. Picture shows Chinese graduates at a job fair.
20 Nov 2008


 
News Highlights
         
Cadbury Bars
Recalled 
Cadbury Boost Totally Nuts which carry the "Best Before" date of 15-06-09 recalled due to the possible presence of plastic pieces.
 
Illegal Sexual
Enhancement Drugs 
These illegal drugs may not only have no effect on performance, it can lead to permanent disability, brain damage and even death.
 
CNA Blogs:
Timothy Go 
Channel NewsAsia shipped Timothy to Christchurch for a self-drive adventure that took him through the heart and soul of New Zealand and its Maori people. Follow his journey here.


 
TV Highlights
         
Yours Truly,
Asia
Join Channel NewsAsia's Glenda Chong and Leslie Tang as they meet the people behind Jinshan Farmers' Painting Village and Tai O Fishing community. Thu, Nov 20 @ 1930hrs (Singapore time).
 
Super Science

Step into the glitzy world of jewellery where a Singaporean professor has found the secret formula in turning purple gold. Fall in love with the world’s first purple gold jewellery and uncover the story behind this metallurgy breakthrough. Fri , Nov 21 @ 1930hrs (Singapore time).
 
Japan Hour

Japan in winter means plenty of delicious winter foods. And the journey all over Japan to look for the delicacies of the season begins here. Sat, Nov 22 @ 1930hrs (Singapore time). Repeat telecast on Sun @ 0800hrs and 1300hrs.

 


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