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Afghan govt frees more Taliban prisoners, paving way for talks
AFP, Published on 04/09/2020
» KABUL - The Afghan government said Thursday it had released 400 Taliban prisoners under an exchange deal with the militants, except for "a few" opposed by foreign nations, and expected peace negotiations to start soon.
Biden meets family of African American shot by police
AFP, Published on 04/09/2020
» MILWAUKEE - US presidential hopeful Joe Biden met Thursday with relatives of Jacob Blake, the black father shot multiple times by a white police officer in Wisconsin in an incident that sparked days of violent unrest.
Prison inmate infected with Covid-19
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/09/2020
» A male inmate has tested positive for the coronavirus and has been moved from the prison to a hospital run by the Corrections Department.
Court revokes bail for Arnon and Mike
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/09/2020
» The Criminal Court has revoked bail for human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa and student activist Panupong Jadnok after the pair broke bail conditions by joining in political protests.
Abe legacy is Japan as 'normal' nation
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 04/09/2020
» Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be missed throughout much of Asia, including China. His health-induced political departure attributable to a recurrence of ulcerative colitis brings to an end Japan's longest-serving prime minister in a consecutive tenure. While much will be recorded about his rich legacy, Mr Abe should be seen as a natural mover and shaker who reshaped Japan into a more "normal" country able to pursue its national interest like others by all available means.
Thai universities in global rankings
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/09/2020
» Seventeen Thai universities have been listed in the World University Rankings 2021, with Chulalongkorn, Mae Fah Luang and Mahidol universities in the top 800.
DSI to investigate 'unlawful' registration of Hopewell
News, Published on 04/09/2020
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has received a request to investigate Hopewell (Thailand) after a House committee alleged the registration of the company was unlawful.
Inmate first case in 100 days
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/09/2020
» Just one day after passing the landmark 100 days in which the country has been free of locally transmitted coronavirus infections, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) on Thursday confirmed a new case of Covid-19, prompting the department to issue a warning to the public over social distancing and mask-wearing.
New York probes suffocation death of black man hooded by police
AFP, Published on 04/09/2020
» NEW YORK: Protests were planned in New York Thursday over the death of a black man that police hooded and forced face down on the road, according to video footage that prompted a probe from the state's attorney general.
'Rebellious' Dems back bid to curb Senate clout
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/09/2020
» A group of Democrat Party MPs calling themselves the "rebellious" Democrats are backing calls for the amendment of Section 272 of the constitution.