BANGKOK (Reuters) - A former transport minister in the Thai government ousted by a 2014 military coup won Bangkok's first governor election for nine years on Sunday in what some observers say is a sign of the waning popularity of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. Independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt, 55, won the election by a record 1.3 million votes while his … [Read more...] about Bangkok votes in new governor for first time in nine years
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Soccer-AC Milan win first Serie A title in 11 years after final-day victory at Sassuolo
SASSUOLO, Italy (Reuters) -AC Milan clinched their first Italian Serie A title in 11 years after earning a 3-0 final-day victory at Sassuolo on Sunday, with a double from Olivier Giroud and one from Franck Kessie sealing the Scudetto in style. Stefano Pioli's side came into the final round of fixtures knowing a point would be enough for them to finish top ahead of rivals … [Read more...] about Soccer-AC Milan win first Serie A title in 11 years after final-day victory at Sassuolo
SEA Games: I gave it my all, says Loh Kean Yew after Singapore’s world champion falls to Thai in final
HANOI, May 22 (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore's Loh Kean Yew once again settled for silver at the SEA Games after being beaten in the men's singles final on Sunday (May 22). The badminton world champion was beaten 21-13, 21-13 by Thai world No. 18 Kunlavut Vitidsarn at the Bac Giang Gymnasium. After the match, he admitted that he had been second-best on the day, saying: … [Read more...] about SEA Games: I gave it my all, says Loh Kean Yew after Singapore’s world champion falls to Thai in final
SEA Games: Philippines women bag much-treasured basketball gold after men suffer shock defeat at the hands of Indonesia
MANILA, May 22 (Philippines Daily Inquirer/ANN): Already assured of a gold medal, the Philippines absorbed a tough 96-93 loss at the hands of Malaysia in the 31st South-East Asian Games women’s basketball tournament on Sunday. Gilas Pilipinas Women finished the campaign with a 4-1 slate, virtually clinching the gold after their win over Singapore on Saturday. The basketball … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Philippines women bag much-treasured basketball gold after men suffer shock defeat at the hands of Indonesia
Soccer-Hegerberg returns to lead Lyon to Champions League glory
TURIN, Italy (Reuters) - Olympique Lyonnais' striker Ada Hegerberg put almost two injury-plagued years behind her to power them to an eighth Women's Champions League title with a 3-1 win over Barcelona in which she scored one goal and made another in a thrilling battle. The competition's all-time top scorer, Hegerberg suffered a number of setbacks as she struggled to … [Read more...] about Soccer-Hegerberg returns to lead Lyon to Champions League glory