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Thailand looks to legalize marijuana

Thailand looks to legalize marijuana

October 31, 2018 - 18:45 AMT  14:45 GMT
A draft bill to permit its limited use has been sent to the military government's National Legislative Assembly (NLA).
Armenia improves Doing Business standing by 6 notches

Armenia improves Doing Business standing by 6 notches

October 31, 2018 - 17:59 AMT  13:59 GMT
Armenia made starting a business easier by allowing voluntary value added tax registration at the time of business incorporation.
Tourism in Armenia grew 9% year-on-year

Tourism in Armenia grew 9% year-on-year

October 31, 2018 - 17:26 AMT  13:26 GMT
The number of tourists who visited Armenia in January-September has grown by 8.8% year-on-year, the Statistical Service reveals.
New postage stamp marks 100th anniv. of Armenia police foundation

New postage stamp marks 100th anniv. of Armenia police foundation

October 31, 2018 - 16:59 AMT  12:59 GMT
A postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Armenian statehood. 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Armenian Police” was cancelled.
Turkish military attacks Kurdish forces in northern Raqqa: report

Turkish military attacks Kurdish forces in northern Raqqa: report

October 31, 2018 - 16:15 AMT  12:15 GMT
The Turkish military struck the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) at the key border-town of Tal Abyab.
Excessively high or low body mass index linked to increased risk of death

Excessively high or low body mass index linked to increased risk of death

October 31, 2018 - 14:27 AMT  10:27 GMT
The study revealed that BMI that's either too high or too low is tied to increased morbidity from a range of major diseases.
Suicide attack leaves 4 dead, injures 7 in Afghan capital

Suicide attack leaves 4 dead, injures 7 in Afghan capital

October 31, 2018 - 13:36 AMT  09:36 GMT
According to Afghanistan Ministry of Interior Affairs, the attacker targeted a car carrying the staff of Pul-e-Charkhi Prison.
OSCE monitoring held on Karabakh-Azerbaijan contact line

OSCE monitoring held on Karabakh-Azerbaijan contact line

October 31, 2018 - 13:24 AMT  09:24 GMT
From the Artsakh side, the monitoring mission was accompanied by representatives of Foreign and Defense Ministries.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan could start in Arsenal's fixture vs Blackpool: media

Henrikh Mkhitaryan could start in Arsenal's fixture vs Blackpool: media

October 31, 2018 - 12:59 AMT  08:59 GMT
"The onus will be on him to create chances and help Arsenal progress to the next round comprehensively," Ishu Roy says.
Humanity has wiped out 60% of animal populations since 1970: report

Humanity has wiped out 60% of animal populations since 1970: report

October 31, 2018 - 11:45 AMT  07:45 GMT
The new estimate of the massacre of wildlife is made in a major report produced by WWF and involving 59 scientists.
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