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Over 90% in Ethiopia's Tigray need emergency food aid: UN
AFP, Published on 01/06/2021
» GENEVA - More than 90 percent of people in Ethiopia's war-torn Tigray region need emergency food aid, the United Nations said Tuesday, as it appealed for over $200 million to scale up its response.
Osaka crisis throws light on stars' mental health and media 'voyeurism'
AFP, Published on 01/06/2021
» PARIS - Naomi Osaka's decision to withdraw from the French Open, after revealing her battle with depression and anxiety, has cast a harsh light on the mental health of the sport's superstars with one expert even accusing the media of "voyeurism".
Pope updates canon law to address paedophilia by priests
AFP, Published on 01/06/2021
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis updated the Catholic Church's criminal code Tuesday, reinforcing penalties for priests who sexually abuse minors, measures long sought by activists against paedophilia.
6m Covid doses by June 7 'for sure'
Post Reporters, Published on 01/06/2021
» The country is on track to receive 6 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses this month, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Tuesday.
Thamanat denies kowtow story
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/06/2021
» Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thamanat Prompow has denied he made a parliament police officer kowtow to him after an argument with a member of his entourage.
Cabinet approves new speed limits
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/06/2021
» The cabinet has approved new speed limits for vehicles to better suit traffic conditions and to be in line with international standards.
First Thai AstraZeneca vaccine exports to Philippines delayed
Reuters, Published on 01/06/2021
» MANILA: Delivery to the Philippines of the first batches of a promised 17 million doses of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine made in Thailand has been delayed by several weeks, a Philippine presidential adviser said on Tuesday.
Ministry requests vaccines for prisons
King-oua Laohong, Published on 01/06/2021
» The Justice Ministry has submitted a request to the Public Health Ministry for an allocation of vaccines for officials and inmates at 143 correctional facilities throughout the country, to halt the spread of Covid-19 in prisons, permanent secretary Wisit Wisitsora-at said on Tuesday.
Bail approved for three key protesters
Online Reporters, Published on 01/06/2021
» The Criminal Court has approved bail requests for the temporary releases of three pro-democracy protesters on condition that they not get involved in activities deemed to dishonour the monarchy.
Smugglers, illegal migrants caught
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 01/06/2021
» KANCHANABURI: Six smugglers and 19 illegal job seekers from Myanmar were arrested near the border in Sai Yok district in the early hours of Tuesday.