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US ready to take in thousands more Afghans as violence worsens
AFP, Published on 03/08/2021
» WASHINGTON - The United States said Monday it was ready to take in thousands more Afghans whose US links put them at growing risk but acknowledged an arduous path ahead for its allies as Taliban insurgents make gains.
US belatedly hits Covid vaccination goal as hospitalisations soar
AFP, Published on 03/08/2021
» WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday hit President Joe Biden's goal of administering at least one dose of a Covid vaccine to 70% of adults almost a month late, as the newest wave of infections pushed hospitalisations to levels seen last summer.
Treasury's Yellen urges Congress to raise US debt limit
AFP, Published on 03/08/2021
» WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday called on Congress to take steps to address the federal government's borrowing limit which was hit on Sunday.
Disney's 'Jungle Cruise' a hit in debut weekend
AFP, Published on 03/08/2021
» LOS ANGELES: "Jungle Cruise" -- Disney's nostalgia-soaked adventure film -- sailed to the top of the North American box office as it debuted this weekend, taking in $35 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Monday.
Nearly 5m fewer girls to be born worldwide over next 10 years
AFP, Published on 03/08/2021
» PARIS: An estimated 4.7 million fewer girls are expected to be born globally in the next 10 years because of sex-selective practices in countries with a cultural preference for male offspring, a trend that could undermine social cohesion in the long term, research showed on Tuesday.
Amazon to launch 'Lord of the Rings' series in September 2022
AFP, Published on 03/08/2021
» NEW YORK: Amazon announced Monday that its big-budget "The Lord of The Rings" series, based on the fantasy saga by J.R.R. Tolkien, will premiere worldwide in September 2022.
Euro hero Chiellini signs two-year deal with Juventus
AFP, Published on 03/08/2021
» ROME: Giorgio Chiellini has signed a new two-year contract with Juventus, the Serie A club announced on Monday, a few weeks after the Italy captain led his country to triumph at Euro 2020.
COWAY supports healthcare workers in the fight against Covid-19 by giving 1.45-million-Baht air purifiers to Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society
Published on 03/08/2021
» Bangkok, 2 August, 2021 - As Covid-19 remains an ongoing concern, all sectors are cooperating to help in the mitigation efforts against the pandemic. It is especially important that healthcare workers, who are the frontline guardians in the struggle, be supported and protected as much as possible as they deal with increasing numbers of patients and are faced with continuous risk exposure.
Ananda to appeal court's condo ruling
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/08/2021
» SET-listed Ananda Development plans to appeal the verdict of the Central Administrative Court, which revoked a notification document to allow the construction or modification of Ashton Asoke, a joint venture luxury condo project with Japanese developer Mitsui Fudosan.
Free rides along Red Line until November
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/08/2021
» The three-month trial period on the Red Line electric commuter train service officially began with a soft launch presided over by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha via video conference on Monday.