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Bangkok governor resigns over Austrian fire truck case

ThailandBangkok - Bangkok Governor Apirak Kasayodhin on Wednesday announced his resignation after being indicted by the National Counter Corruption Commission (NCCC) of wrongdoing in the purchase of fire trucks and boats from Austria more than four years ago.

"I have decided to resign as Governor of Bangkok," Apirak told a press conference at the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA).

Russell Brand fantasises ‘having running sex with Serena Williams’ on court

London, Nov 12: Russell Brand, it seems, is obsessed with tennis sensation Serena Williams.

Arjun Singh to inaugurate ‘National Children’s Assembly and Integration Camp’

Union Minister of Human Resource Development Arjun SinghNew Delhi, Nov 12: Union Minister of Human Resource Development Arjun Singh will inaugurate National Children’s Assembly and Integration Camp here on November 14.

M. A. A. Fatmi, Minister of State for School Education and Literacy will preside over the Function.

Singh will also release Bal Bhavan publications, which include four posters designed by children of Bal Bhavan. Fatmi will release the children’s magazine “Akkar Bakkar”.

Obama unlikely to be probed on campaign funds

Barack ObamaWashington, Nov. 12: The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is unlikely to conduct a potentially embarrassing audit of how Barack Obama raised and spent his presidential campaign’s record-shattering windfall, despite allegations of questionable donations and accounting that had the McCain campaign crying foul.

According to Politico, Obama is expected to escape that level of scrutiny mostly because he declined an 84 million dollar public grant for his campaign that automatically triggers an audit and because the sheer volume of cash he raised and spent minimizes the significance of his errors.

Sensex Sheds 182.76 Pts On Heavy Selling

Sensex Sheds 182.76 Pts On Heavy SellingIndian equities slipped further into the negative terrain on the back of heavy selling witnessed across board.

Realty, metal, banking and consumer goods have suffered sharp losses.

FMCG, oil, telecom, pharma and power stocks also drifted down sharply. IT stocks that were see ruling firm till a little while ago, have ceased most of their gains.

BSE Midcap and Smallcap index fell more than 1% each on heavy selling.

At 2:04 p.m., the 30-share index Sensex stood at 9,656.93, down 182.76 points. It also touched a high of 9,928.60 and a low of 9,559.33.

Ajman Ruler receives Angolan Ambassador

Ajman Ruler receives Angolan AmbassadorAjman, Nov.

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