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Military steps in as Australia floods bring crocs to streets
AFP, Published on 04/02/2019
» CAIRNS, Australia: Australia's military has been deployed to tackle devastating "once-in-a-century" floods that have inundated homes, schools and airports in the country's northeast, forcing hundreds to flee and bringing crocodiles onto the streets.
'Unprecedented' flooding to hit northeast Australia
AFP, Published on 04/02/2019
» SYDNEY: Thousands of people in northeast Australia should expect "unprecedented flooding", authorities have warned, after relentless downpours forced a dam to be fully opened on Sunday.
'Once-in-a-century' floods hit northeast Australia
AFP, Published on 03/02/2019
» SYDNEY: Once-in-a-century floods have turned streets into rivers and forced thousands to abandon their homes in northeast Australia, with authorities warning of tornadoes and more rain over the next few days.
Dam study must be transparent
News, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2019
» After a short confrontation with conservationists and local southerners late last month over the controversial Wang Heeb dam project in Nakhon Si Thammarat, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government has agreed to step back, albeit temporarily.
Refugees struggle for work amid Greek jobs drought
AFP, Published on 02/02/2019
» ATHENS - After escaping poverty in Pakistan and spending two hard years in Greece without family or money, Manassif Raza proudly stands in his brand new hair salon, receiving his first customers.
January was Australia's hottest month ever: govt
AFP, Published on 01/02/2019
» SYDNEY - Australia suffered its hottest month ever in January, when widespread heatwaves exacerbated an already devastating drought, fuelled bushfires and contributed to mass fish deaths, officials reported Friday.
Haze saga shows flaws in approach
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 01/02/2019
» As the country's fight against the pollution crisis continues, almost all state agencies are boasting of some progress in their work.
Thai Proverbs: 2019 Edition
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/02/2019
» New words and verbal expressions are born every day yet our classic proverbs remain unchanged with references that are dated or we can no longer relate to. I’ll say it’s time to give classic proverbs a makeover with contemporary references. Some meanings are changed, by the way. Shall we give this a try?
Australia river agency pilloried amid mass fish deaths
AFP, Published on 31/01/2019
» SYDNEY: The authority that oversees Australia's largest river system was accused of "maladministration", "gross negligence" and ignoring climate science Thursday, as its waterways were carpeted with hundreds of thousands of dead fish.
8 locals get chance to end Thai LPGA title drought
Sports, Published on 31/01/2019
» Eight local stars, led by sisters Ariya and Moriya Jutanugarn, will be vying to become the first player from the Kingdom to win the Honda LPGA Thailand title at the 13th edition of the tournament in Pattaya next month.