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- Iranian chess ref in trouble over attireVLADIVOSTOK, Russia: An Iranian chess referee who has been accused of violating her country’s Islamic dress code while adjudicating a women’s tournament says she does not want to return home from Russia out of fear for her safety.17 January 2020,
- Jazz leading Singapore OpenSINGAPORE: Defending champion Jazz Janewattananond is leading the Singapore Open heading into the third round after shooting a six-under-par 65 on Friday but Olympic medallists Justin Rose and Matt Kuchar are snapping at his heels.17 January 2020,
- City Hall exposes Nong Khaem dump corruptionThe Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Friday filed criminal charges against its own waste management officials for letting garbage trucks from a neighbouring province dump waste at a city dump site.17 January 2020,
- HK airport says long-term investment plans on courseHong Kong International Airport (HKIA), buffeted by months of civil unrest in the city, has no plans to cut back on long-term investment despite air traffic slumping at one of Asia's busiest gateways.17 January 2020,
- Xi begins 'historic' Myanmar visitNAY PYI TAW: Chinese President Xi Jinping flew into Myanmar on Friday for two days of talks to shore up massive infrastructure projects in a country isolated by the West over its treatment of the Rohingya Muslim minority.17 January 2020,
- Michelin strips star from French icon BocuseCOLLONGES-AU-MONT-D'OR, France: Almost exactly two years after the death of the renowned French chef Paul Bocuse, the Michelin Guide has retracted the coveted three-star ranking his restaurant held for an unprecedented 55 years, prompting anger and dismay from many of his peers.17 January 2020,
- Elderly French motorcyclist killed by out of control ATVPHUKET: An elderly Frenchman was killed when an all-terrain vehicle ridden by an American woman crashed into his motorcycle in Muang district. The woman sustained serious injuries.17 January 2020,
- Gulf buys 35% of power operator BPHGulf Energy Development Plc has announced the acquisition of a 35% stake in Burapa Power Holding Co (BPH), which operates the Burapa power plant in Chachoengsao.17 January 2020,
- Vlogger faces backlash for negative review of Singapore AirlinesA German travel vlogger who posted a critical review of a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight on Jan 7 has since received over 100 abusive messages over Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, many more abrasive comments on his YouTube and Instagram pages, and even a death threat.17 January 2020,
- Myanmar ethnic groups rue ‘disrespectful’ investmentMYITKYINA, Myanmar: The streets of Myanmar’s capital Nay Pyi Taw were festooned with banners celebrating 70 years of Myanmar-China relations ahead of the arrival of President Xi Jinping on Friday for his first visit to the Southeast Asian nation as China's leader.17 January 2020,