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China Unicom says no 'justifiable grounds' for US ban
AFP, Published on 28/01/2022
» BEIJING - China Unicom said Friday there were no "justifiable grounds" for a US order that banned the company from operating in the country on national security concerns.
Not easy being green: China's 'health codes' define Covid-era life
AFP, Published on 28/01/2022
» BEIJING - Days after buying over-the-counter medicine from a pharmacy in Beijing, university student Yu was stunned to find her prized green health code -- the essential rating needed to enter the city's shops, offices and public transport -- was gone.
Collins looking for 'the zone' to deny Barty Australian Open title
AFP, Published on 28/01/2022
» MELBOURNE: Danielle Collins faces a daunting task in the Australian Open final on Saturday against a world number one who is aiming to become the first homegrown women's champion in 44 years, backed by a fiercely partisan crowd.
Two Indonesian boats, crews held for illegal fishing
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/01/2022
» PHUKET: Two Indonesian fishing boats were caught fishing illegally in Thai territorial waters off Phuket on Thursday, and the 19 crew members arrested, the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre said.
The BBC is dead, long live the BBC
Published on 28/01/2022
» LONDON: For years the BBC and its financing model have belonged to that small category of things that make no sense in theory but work well in practice. Now that model is imperiled, and the BBC will be forced to abandon its traditional role and find its place in the modern media landscape.
Inquiry into 'coyote' dancing, music show in Khao Yai park
Published on 28/01/2022
» The Khao Yai National Park chief will be moved to allow for a fact-finding inquiry after video showing scantily dressed "coyote" girls dancing to music inside the park went viral online.
China, Russia to team up to explore moon
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/01/2022
» China and Russia will sign an agreement to build a research station on the moon, officials at the Chinese space agency said.
Hong Kong outbreak exposes flaws in 21-day quarantine policy
AFP, Published on 28/01/2022
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's U-turn on its mandatory three-week quarantine for arrivals follows growing scrutiny of the strict policy after a coronavirus outbreak was traced to a woman infected during her hotel stay.
Rattled by Russia, Finland and Sweden revisit NATO debate
AFP, Published on 28/01/2022
» HELSINKI - The threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine has reignited debate in Finland and Sweden over whether they should join NATO to fend off any possible eastern aggression.
Navy sailor said he had bomb at airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/01/2022
» A navy officer seen on video saying he had a bomb in his bag ahead of boarding a flight at Hat Yai airport will be investigated and disciplined.