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Crews begin 'Herculean' task of removing tornado debris in Kentucky
AFP, Published on 15/12/2021
» DAWSON SPRINGS (UNITED STATES) - Work crews were hauling away tons of debris on Tuesday in western Kentucky towns pulverized by deadly tornadoes as traumatized residents turned to rebuilding their shattered lives.
WHO sees unprecedented Omicron spread, 'probably' in most countries
AFP, Published on 15/12/2021
» GENEVA - The World Health Organization Tuesday warned Omicron was spreading at an unprecedented rate and urged countries to act as drug maker Pfizer said its coronavirus pill was effective against the variant.
Washington, DC sues extremist groups over Capitol assault
AFP, Published on 15/12/2021
» WASHINGTON - The Washington, DC city government filed suit Tuesday against two right-wing extremist groups for their role in the violent January 6 attack on the US Capitol by supporters of president Donald Trump.
'4Kings' release sparks copycat worries
News, Published on 15/12/2021
» Police are stepping up patrols around movie theatres and vocational schools to prevent clashes between groups of students from rival institutions following the theatrical release of the movie 4Kings -- which they fear may result in copycat behaviour.
Study suggests two doses 'not enough'
News, Bloomberg News, Published on 15/12/2021
» LONDON: Two doses of Pfizer and AstraZeneca's Covid vaccines induced lower levels of antibodies against the Omicron variant, researchers found, increasing the risk of infection.
Govt 'stalling' on Chana project
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/12/2021
» The cabinet's decision to delay the controversial Chana industrial estate project in Songkhla -- as urged by groups rallying against the project -- from Wednesday until a "neutral" environmental assessment has been completed triggered a fierce reaction from demonstrators.
Klong rehab project to cost B82.5bn
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/12/2021
» The government has approved an 11-year plan for rehabilitating Klong Saen Saep, one of Bangkok's main water transport routes, in a project worth 82.5 billion baht.
Panel to probe jail term reductions
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/12/2021
» An independent committee has been formed to probe a controversial effort to reduce jail terms for those convicted in corruption cases in an apparent bid to calm a public outcry over the issue.
Dept warns Omicron could surge after NY
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/12/2021
» Wary of a potential surge in Omicron Covid-19 cases after the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Department of Medical Services (DMS) is urging people to strictly comply with preventive measures to keep a lid on the pandemic.
Army training chopper crashes, 2 killed
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/12/2021
» The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has set up a committee to investigate the crash of a helicopter during a training flight that killed an instructor and a trainee pilot yesterday.