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Pelosi defies China threats and lands in Taiwan
AFP, Published on 02/08/2022
» TAIPEI - United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan on Tuesday evening, defying a string of increasingly stark warnings and threats from China that have sent tensions between the world's two superpowers soaring.
Firefighters race to protect California town threatened by wildfire
AFP, Published on 02/08/2022
» YREKA (UNITED STATES) - Rain and cooler conditions brought some relief on Tuesday to hundreds of firefighters battling a wildfire in northern California that has killed two people and threatens the 8,000-strong town of Yreka.
Zawahiri killing boosts Biden on Afghan exit anniversary
AFP, Published on 02/08/2022
» WASHINGTON - Weeks before the first anniversary of a retreat from Afghanistan that critics said exposed President Joe Biden's weakness, he shrugged off both Covid and critics to announce the killing in Kabul of Al-Qaeda's leader -- an operation the Democrat says shows the US remains as strong as ever.
Why some heatwaves prove deadlier than others
Reuters, Published on 02/08/2022
» LONDON: Europe's record-breaking heatwave last month saw England and Wales register nearly 1,700 extra deaths in just one week, early data shows, while Portugal and Spain counted another 1,700.
“Thailand” logo artist files charges against Pencak Silat Association
Online Reporters, Published on 02/08/2022
» The designer of the now famous “Thailand” logo has filed a formal charge against the Pencak Silat Association of Thailand with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) over its unauthorised use of the artwork during the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), held in Vietnam in May 2022.
China warns US will 'pay the price' if Pelosi visits Taiwan
AFP, Published on 02/08/2022
» The United States will "pay the price" if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan during her Asia trip, China warned Tuesday, as tensions between the two superpowers continued to soar.
Kansas votes on abortion rights in US test case
AFP, Published on 02/08/2022
» LEAWOOD (UNITED STATES) - Voters headed to the polls in the Midwestern US state of Kansas Tuesday to weigh in on the first major ballot on abortion since the Supreme Court ended the national right to the procedure in June.
BMA mulls transferring new rail lines
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/08/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt now wants to transfer two new electric rail projects to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), while City Hall is still struggling to clear up problems surrounding the Green Line’s concessions.
First Ukrainian grain shipment since invasion heads to Istanbul
AFP, Published on 02/08/2022
» KYIV, Ukraine: The first shipment of grain to leave Ukraine under a deal to ease Russia's naval blockade was expected in Istanbul "after midnight," as Kyiv said Tuesday it had begun mandatory evacuations from the war-torn Donetsk region.
Cocaine charge against fugitive Red Bull scion has lapsed
Online Reporters, Published on 02/08/2022
» The charge of cocaine abuse brought against Red Bull heir Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya during the high-profile hit-and-run case in 2012 has now lapsed because the statute of limitations has expired under recent changes to narcotics offences laws, Office of the Attorney General spokesman Prayut Petcharakhun said on Tuesday.