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A simple test
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/10/2021
» Re: “Airlines offering drive-thru tests”, (BP, Sept 28).
Good start to level learning
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/10/2021
» Last week, a small project was launched in the hope of addressing the fundamental problem of Thailand's education system. Dubbed the "Equitable Education Guarantee System", the project has the express goal of reducing the gap between students from affluent and low-income households in the school system.
Indigenous leader: Amazon's destruction would spark global apocalypse
AFP, Published on 12/10/2021
» PUYO, Ecuador: Birds chirp near a river in the Ecuadorian jungle, five hours from the capital Quito, as Gregorio Mirabal expresses fear for the 500 tribes that act as guardians of the Amazon rainforest and who face attacks, and even death, as a result.
As Taiwan tensions grow, US and China seek right decibel
AFP, Published on 12/10/2021
» WASHINGTON: As tensions flare over Taiwan, China and the United States are both trying to lay down firm markers. A crucial question is whether the nuclear-armed powers know what level of pressure is just right.
9,445 new Covid cases, 84 more deaths
Online Reporters, Published on 12/10/2021
» There were 9,445 new Covid-19 cases and 84 more fatalities recorded during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry reported on Tuesday morning.
Amy Winehouse belongings expected to reach $2 mn at auction
AFP, Published on 12/10/2021
» NEW YORK - Hundreds of items that belonged to late Grammy-winning artist Amy Winehouse, including the dress she wore during her final concert, are going up for auction in the United States.
Top seeded Pliskova ousted in third round at Indian Wells
AFP, Published on 12/10/2021
» INDIAN WELLS: Top seed Karolina Pliskova crashed out of the WTA Indian Wells tournament on Monday, losing in straight sets to unseeded Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-3, 7-5 in a third round match.
Rising demand pushes oil to fresh multi-year peaks
AFP, Published on 12/10/2021
» NEW YORK: World oil prices vaulted Monday to fresh multi-year pinnacles on strong demand and tight supplies, fueling inflation worries and weighing on most global stock markets.
Southwest says staffing shortages contributed to flight snarls
AFP, Published on 12/10/2021
» NEW YORK - After initially blaming air traffic control issues and weather for thousands of flight cancelations, Southwest Airlines on Monday acknowledged that staffing shortages also played a role in the service disruption.
Bolivia opposition blocks streets in protest at government 'persecution'
AFP, Published on 12/10/2021
» LA PAZ - Bolivia's opposition blocked streets in the country's main cities on Monday in protest against the government of President Luis Arce, whom they accuse of "political persecution."