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Massive fire hits Hong Kong high-rise construction site
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/03/2023
» A high-rise building under construction in Hong Kong erupted in flames and was still burning hours later, with some nearby residential blocks evacuated early Friday after the fire threatened to spread.
Global coronavirus death toll passes one million
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/09/2020
» The global death toll from the new coronavirus, which emerged less than a year ago in China and has swept across the world, passed 1 million on Sunday.
'Batman' gets Covid-19
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/09/2020
» LOS ANGELES: Filming in Britain for the latest Batman movie has been halted after its star Robert Pattinson reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus.
Vietnam locks down 10,000 people over coronavirus
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/02/2020
» BINH XUYEN, Vietnam: Villages in Vietnam with 10,000 people close to the nation's capital were placed under quarantine on Thursday after six cases of the deadly new coronavirus were discovered there, authorities said.
Mass shooter killed at Terminal 21 in Korat, 20 dead
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/02/2020
» Commandos on Sunday killed a soldier after he carried out a shooting rampage in Korat that left at least 20 people dead, police said.
40 killed in NZ mass shooting
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/03/2019
» WELLINGTON: New Zealand police detained four people on Friday after mass shootings at two mosques that left 40 people dead in the city of Christchurch.
Volleyball: "Best in Asia," but not in Olympics (UPDATE)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/05/2016
» Thailand blanked Peru in their last match on Sunday of the volleyball Olympic qualifiers, and though they missed out, the Peruvian coach credited them as the strongest team in Asia.
Tuk-Tuk dress a winner as Miss Universe contest ends in mix-up (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/12/2015
» Aniporn "Nat" Chalermburanawong's Tuk-tuk dress has been declared the best national custom as the contest ends with the wrong contestant named as winner. Miss Philippines, not Miss Colombia, finally took the crown.
Golden days for Thais at Asian Games (Updated Saturday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/10/2014
» Thailand seems likely to end the Asian Games with 12 gold medals, one better than 2010. Meanwhile Pornchai Kaokaew has become the most successful sepak takraw player in AG history with 8 gold medals over his career.
(Updated) Free World Cup football happiness, details revealed
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/06/2014
» (Updated) After negotiations between RS PLC, the NBTC and local television outlets, details of the free TV coverage have now been largely finalised.