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Dancing Afghans mark start of week-long partial truce
AFP, Published on 22/02/2020
» KABUL - A week-long partial truce took hold across Afghanistan on Saturday, with some jubilant civilians dancing in the streets as the war-weary country woke up to what is potentially a major turning point in its long conflict.
Warning of long battle as Africa's virus numbers rise
AFP, Published on 21/03/2020
» JOHANNESBURG - Sub-Saharan Africa recorded its second coronavirus death on Friday as infections rose in South Africa, where the government warned bluntly of a long haul in the fight against the disease.
Latin America's stricken airlines facing long haul to recovery
AFP, Published on 31/05/2020
» MEXICO CITY - Latin America's beleaguered airlines will take up to three years to recover losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, and in the meantime desperately need government help, according to experts surveying the damage to the industry.
Long-distance bus crashes as tired driver falls asleep
Published on 03/07/2020
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: An air-conditioned bus bound for Bangkok from Khon Kaen crashed onto its side on the main highway early on Friday morning, and the driver admitted he was tired and just fell asleep.
Firms advised to shun lay-offs, think long-term
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/07/2020
» Companies should avoid lay-offs for the sake of short-term profit as they could be stuck with huge pension liabilities for their laid-off workers, while having to rehire more staff to deal with an expected economic rebound in the second half of the year, says human resources consultancy Mercer Thailand.
Long holiday breathes new life into Surat Thani tourism
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 28/07/2020
» SURAT THANI: The four-day weekend has attracted a large number of tourists to the province's three main resort islands - Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao - and mainland attractions, and put a reported 220 million baht into local circulation.
Tens of thousands return to capital after long weekend
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/07/2020
» Tens of thousands of people on Tuesday hit the road and thronged provincial bus terminals to return to Bangkok and other major cities at the end of the long weekend.
Retired teacher on long 'biking for the King' mission
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 29/07/2020
» SONGKHLA: A 75-year-old retired teacher has set off on a solo 23-day bicycle ride from his hometown in southern Pattani province to Nong Khai in the Northeast, as a tribute to His Majesty the King's 68th birthday.
California wine country faces long battle as fire explodes
AFP, Published on 30/09/2020
» CALISTOGA, US: Two California wildfires that ravaged Napa's famous wine region and killed three people exploded in size Tuesday as firefighters faced a weeks-long battle to contain the blazes.
Liverpool face up to long season without Van Dijk
AFP, Published on 19/10/2020
» LONDON: Liverpool's Premier League title defence was rocked on Sunday when the club confirmed key defender Virgil van Dijk has suffered knee ligament damage amid reports the Dutchman could miss the rest of the season.