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Top health official says US 'failing' on Covid
AFP, Published on 08/08/2021
» WASHINGTON - With the United States recording its highest daily Covid case load in six months, a top public health official warned Sunday that the country is "failing."
'Most challenging' Tokyo Olympics declared closed
Published on 08/08/2021
» TOKYO: The Tokyo 2020 Games were declared closed on Sunday by IOC chief Thomas Bach, who said it had been the "most challenging Olympic journey" after a year's pandemic delay and threats of cancellation.
Covid dampens desire for local vacations in Q4: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 08/08/2021
» More than a third of Thais would not take any vacations around the country in the final quarter even if the Covid-19 situation improves, a Suan Dusit poll showed on Sunday.
Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island
AFP, Published on 08/08/2021
» ISTIAIA, Greece: Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee.
Malaysia to ease Covid curbs for fully vaccinated in 8 states
Reuters, Published on 08/08/2021
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will relax some Covid-19 restrictions for fully vaccinated people in eight states that have met criteria such as reduced case numbers and higher vaccination rates, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Sunday.
Tearful Messi confirms Barcelona exit
Published on 08/08/2021
» BARCELONA: Lionel Messi fought back tears on Sunday as he began a press conference at which he confirmed he is leaving Barcelona, where he has played his entire career.
Hong Kong's use of digital payment systems soars under e-voucher scheme
Published on 08/08/2021
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's consumption voucher programme has sparked a major leap in the local use of electronic payment systems, the city's finance chief has said, pointing to the creation of more than 2.2 million new accounts in the past few months.
Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island
AFP, Published on 08/08/2021
» ISTIAIA, Greece: Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee.
Myanmar protesters mark pivotal 1988 uprising anniversary
AFP, Published on 08/08/2021
» YANGON: Myanmar protesters on Sunday marked the anniversary of a 1988 pro-democracy uprising that brought Aung San Suu Kyi to prominence, with flash mobs and marches of defiance against the ruling junta.
Anti-military protests in Myanmar on anniversary of 1988 uprising
Reuters, Published on 08/08/2021
» Protests against Myanmar's military government broke out across the nation on Sunday, the anniversary of the bloody suppression of a 1988 uprising against a previous army junta.