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Whaling opposition rises in Iceland as govt ban looms
AFP, Published on 02/06/2023
» REYKJAVIK - Opposition to whaling is on the rise in Iceland with a majority now in favour of dropping the practice, a fresh public opinion poll showed ahead of a possible government ban.
Breast cancer drug shown to reduce recurrence risk
AFP, Published on 02/06/2023
» WASHINGTON - Even when the disease is caught early, breast cancer recurrence is relatively commonplace -- and for survivors, the prospect can be daunting.
Mexican authorities try to identify 45 bags of human remains
Reuters, Published on 02/06/2023
» MEXICO CITY: Human remains discovered in 45 bags in western Mexico appear to resemble the features of several missing call centre employees, state prosecutors say.
Iran frees Austrians as part of prisoner swap
Published on 02/06/2023
» VIENNA: Two Austrian citizens held in Iran for years have been freed and are returning home, the Austrian government said in Friday.
Sick elephant in Sri Lanka heading home
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/06/2023
» Sak Surin, an ailing male Thai elephant, will be flown home from Sri Lanka for treatment and rehabilitation next month, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) said on Friday.
French credit rating under more pressure
AFP, Published on 02/06/2023
» PARIS: France's surging national debt is causing increasing alarm with the country risking a fresh warning on Friday over its credit rating after a downgrade.
Djokovic bids for spot in French Open last 16
AFP, Published on 02/06/2023
» PARIS: Novak Djokovic will bid to reach the French Open fourth round for a 14th consecutive year on Friday, after women's third seed Jessica Pegula was dumped out of the tournament by Elise Mertens.
Two killed by shelling in Russia border region
AFP, Published on 02/06/2023
» BELGOROD, Russia: Two civilians were killed on Friday in shelling on Russia's Belgorod region on the border with Ukraine, while Kyiv was hit by Russian strikes overnight for a sixth day in a row.
Chinese tourists nabbed in high-end pub raid
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 02/06/2023
» Almost 50 Chinese tourists were detained for questioning and a large quantity of illicit drugs were seized when police raided a pub in Huai Khwang district of Bangkok early Friday morning.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Jun 2-8
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 02/06/2023
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and hotel deals to indulge in.