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This week's top stories: November 26, 2021
Published on 26/11/2021
» The biggest story on Learning this week is a story about Suankularb Wittayalai School in Bangkok went back to online study after one student tested positive for Covid-19.
Gambia truth panel urges prosecutions for Jammeh-era crimes
AFP, Published on 26/11/2021
» BANJUL (GAMBIA) - Gambia's truth commission on Thursday recommended the government prosecute a list of officials responsible for crimes committed under former dictator Yahya Jammeh, with victims adamant the ex-leader himself is included.
'Love and hate': Bollywood in spotlight of 'Call My Agent' spinoff
AFP, Published on 26/11/2021
» NEW DELHI: The director behind a biting look at India's entertainment industry says the backroom dealings and bold personalities of Bollywood have proven a rich target for satire.
South Africa identifies new virus variant
New York Times, Published on 26/11/2021
» Scientists in South Africa identified on Thursday a concerning new variant of the coronavirus, whose mutations mark a “big jump in evolution” that is driving a spike in new cases. Hours later, Britain banned flights from six southern African nations citing the variant.
Fears over new Covid variant hit Asian markets, oil prices
Published on 26/11/2021
» Asian markets and oil prices sank while safe havens rallied on Friday over fears of a new Covid variant that scientists warn could be more infectious than Delta and even be more resistant to vaccines, dealing a blow to the global recovery.
Antigen tests plan for visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/11/2021
» The National Communicable Disease Committee (NCDC) has approved a plan to replace RT-PCR tests with antigen testing for visitors travelling from 63 countries who are allowed to enter Thailand without 14-day quarantine.
6,559 new Covid cases, 64 deaths Friday
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/11/2021
» Thailand logged 6,559 new Covid-19 cases and 64 new fatalities during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Friday morning.
Thousands join global outcry over violence against women
AFP, Published on 26/11/2021
» MEXICO CITY: Thousands of protesters hit the streets of Europe and Latin America on Thursday to demand an end to violence against women, with police in Turkey firing teargas to disperse the demonstrators.
Egypt unveils Pharaonic 'Rams Road' at Karnak Temple
AFP, Published on 26/11/2021
» LUXOR: Egypt unveiled on Thursday a road lined with hundreds of ram-headed sphinx statues dating back more than 3,000 years, in a grandiose night-time ceremony at Karnak Temple in archaeologically-rich Luxor.
Irish jockeys have whip hand in groundbreaking mental health app
AFP, Published on 26/11/2021
» DUBLIN: Irish jump racing legend Ruby Walsh gave no quarter to his rivals but in retirement he has overseen the introduction of a groundbreaking app that helps jockeys battling mental health issues.