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Toronto van attacker found guilty of killing 10, injuring 16
AFP, Published on 03/03/2021
» TORONTO (CANADA) - A 28-year-old Canadian who plowed a van into pedestrians in a deadly attack three years ago in Toronto was found guilty Wednesday of murdering 10 people and trying to kill 16 others.
Strong earthquake damages dozens of buildings in Greece
AFP, Published on 03/03/2021
» DAMASI (GREECE) - A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit central Greece on Wednesday, damaging dozens of buildings, prompting narrow escapes and causing crowds to rush into the streets, though officials said no injuries or deaths were reported.
One dead in rocket attack on Iraq base hosting US troops
AFP, Published on 03/03/2021
» BAGHDAD: A rocket attack on an Iraqi base hosting US-led coalition troops Wednesday claimed a contractor's life, security sources said, just two days before Pope Francis is due to visit the country.
Hong Kong's public universities record highest number of dropouts since 2004
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/03/2021
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's eight publicly-funded universities last year recorded the highest number of dropouts since at least 2004, with more than 2,100 students quitting school amid the double whammy of social unrest and the Covid-19 pandemic.
6.3-magnitude earthquake hits central Greece
AFP, Published on 03/03/2021
» ATHENS: A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit central Greece on Wednesday, damaging several buildings, including schools, and prompting residents near the epicentre to rush into the streets.
Singer-activist Ammy confesses to burning king’s portrait
Reuters, Published on 03/03/2021
» An anti-government activist arrested for burning a portrait of His Majesty the King has confessed to the incendiary act.
Jailbreakers arrested in Isan after 1,270km escape from South
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 03/03/2021
» SURAT THANI: A couple who had escaped police custody in this southern province were arrested in Nong Khai on Wednesday after travelling more than a thousand kilometres on three stolen motorcycles.
'Insane' blast damages Dutch coronavirus test centre
AFP, Published on 03/03/2021
» BOVENKARSPEL, Netherlands: An explosion struck a Dutch coronavirus test centre in a "cowardly act of destruction" on Wednesday, shattering windows but causing no injuries, police and government officials said.
Asia rebuffs US sanctions on Myanmar, giving generals lifeline
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/03/2021
» As the US looks to build a coalition to further punish Myanmar’s generals, it’s not having much success convincing governments in Asia to follow suit.
Prison security being stepped up in face of rising political unrest
King-oua Laohong, Published on 03/03/2021
» Security is being stepped up at prisons nationwide, including installation of more security cameras, in response to the increasing political unrest, Corrections Department director-general Aryut Sinthoppan said on Wednesday.