Norway horror: 86 die in camp shooting, 7 in blast

This photo, digitally altered to protect the identities of the victims, was taken from a helicopter above Utoya Island near Oslo, Norway. It shows what police believe is the alleged gunman walking among victims after opening fire on a youth retreat, killing at least 86, Friday, July 22, 2011. The mass shootings are among the worst in history. With the blast outside the prime minister’s office, they formed the deadliest day of terror in Western Europe since the 2004 Madrid train bombings killed 191. Full story and a survivor’s tale on page 7.

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The Royal Thai Navy has broken ground on a new passenger terminal for U-Tapao Pattaya International Airport that will see the former military air stop transformed into a modern international air hub for the Pattaya area. Continued

Military, local government and national agencies would integrate operations to handle flooding from the aftermath of a major typhoon striking the area under disaster-response plans proposed for Chonburi Province. Continued

The very active Automotive Focus Group (AFG) on the Eastern Seaboard which is now over 100 members, held their monthly meeting at the Shibuya Japanese restaurant on 2nd floor of the ESIE Plaza 1, with the event sponsored by Hemaraj Land & Development PCL. Continued

Centuries old hilltribe lifestyle about to change  

The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) held its latest networking evening at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort’s Breezeo outlet, sitting out over the Bay of Siam.

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Top Pattaya officials congratulated Pattaya’s city-wide marching bands, which took home gold medals at a European competition. Continued

Snow Bowler increased their first place lead after winning all four points from Bavaria. No one bowled very well on the difficult eleven and twelve lanes. Continued

HRH Princess Chakri Sirindhorn receives a gift from Prof. Dr. L.D. Britt, a member of the American delegation who attended the joint 36th Annual Scientific Meeting between.  Continued

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