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Myanmar's crises: A recipe for disaster
Oped, Published on 23/06/2022
» 'The military exploits [natural resources] as they like, and we do what we like," says Myint, who lives in Khamti township in north-western Sagaing region -- one of the sites with the most clashes between the Myanmar military and resistance forces. "Everyone knows that one day there'll be no more resources and this will harm the environment. But in these difficulties, to find daily income we have no choice."
Flavours of the Caribbean sun
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/05/2022
» Bacardi recently launched the "Bacardi Premium Portfolio", a dark rum collection comprising of Bacardi Añejo Cuatro, Bacardi Reserva Ocho and Bacardi Gran Reserva Diez. While the Reserva Ocho is no stranger to rum drinkers in Thailand, Añejo Cuatro and Gran Reserva Diez are making their debut in the country.
Epicenter favored in Preakness with Derby-winner Rich Strike out
AFP, Published on 20/05/2022
» WASHINGTON - The absence of longshot Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike takes a Triple Crown tilt off the table and sets up Derby runner-up Epicenter as the favorite in the $1.65 million Preakness Stakes on Saturday.
Fighting for a slice of paradise
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 13/02/2022
» The last time strangers approached Samuel Sanchez Tirado while he was trimming his front lawn, he pretended to be the landscaper so that they would leave him alone. He knew what the uninvited visitors wanted, and he was tired of having the same conversation over and over again.
US Coast Guard finds one body in search for dozens after boat capsizes
AFP, Published on 26/01/2022
» MIAMI - US Coast Guard crews searching for 39 people reported missing when a boat capsized off the coast of Florida have found one body so far, officials said Wednesday.
Facebook whistleblower sits atop publicity juggernaut
AFP, Published on 03/11/2021
» WASHINGTON: Ex-Facebook worker Frances Haugen strode on stage to roaring applause in Portugal, the latest step in a trajectory that has diverged sharply from that of other high-profile whistleblowers who wound up in exile or ruin.
Extreme weather warning
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/11/2021
» Thailand ranks ninth of a list of countries most affected by extreme weather events between 2000 and 2019, according to the Global Climate Risk Index 2021.
Brazil indigenous protesters camp on Bolsonaro's doorstep
AFP, Published on 24/08/2021
» BRASíLIA - With feather headdresses, grass skirts and body paint, thousands of indigenous demonstrators camped out in Brazil's capital Monday to protest far-right President Jair Bolsonaro's policies and an initiative that could take away their ancestral lands.
Puerto Rico win first Olympics athletics gold, Belarusian sprinter 'safe'
AFP, Published on 02/08/2021
» TOKYO - Hurdler Jasmine Camacho-Quinn claimed Puerto Rico's first Olympics athletics gold on Monday but Belarusian sprinter Kristina Timanovskaya was absent from the women's 200m after claiming her country had forced her to leave the Games.
Jacobs storms to shock Olympic 100m crown as Italy celebrates golden double
AFP, Published on 01/08/2021
» TOKYO: Lamont Marcell Jacobs stormed to a shock victory in the Olympics 100m final on Sunday to cap a golden double for Italy on a dramatic day of athletics action at the Tokyo Games.