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Defining moment for Facebook oversight panel with Trump ban ruling
AFP, Published on 04/05/2021
» WASHINGTON - Facebook's independent oversight board was set for a momentous decision on the platform's ban of former US president Donald Trump, as debate swirls on the role of social media in curbing hateful and abusive speech while controlling political discourse.
How will Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce impact their charity?
AFP, Published on 04/05/2021
» NEW YORK: The shock announcement that billionaire philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates are to divorce after 27 years of marriage has raised questions about the future of their hugely influential charity.
Meghan writes children's book inspired by Prince Harry
AFP, Published on 04/05/2021
» LOS ANGELES: Meghan Markle is to release a children's book titled "The Bench" inspired by her husband Prince Harry's bond with their son Archie, the couple's foundation announced Tuesday.
Mourinho looks for redemption at Roma after Tottenham failure
AFP, Published on 04/05/2021
» MILAN: Jose Mourinho took just two weeks to bounce back after his sacking from Tottenham Hotspur with a surprise appointment on Tuesday Roma coach on a three-year deal from next season.
Thais warned about vaccine tourism to US
Online Reporters, Published on 04/05/2021
» Thais seeking to get free Covid-19 vaccines as part of tour packages to the United States should contact the Foreign Ministry first before paying since not all states offer the service, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Monk preacher found 'interfering in politics'
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/05/2021
» Phra Maha Sompong Talaputto, a well-known monk preacher, was found by the Sangha Supreme Council to have acted inappropriately by expressing political opinions and criticising the government for its handling of the Covid-19 situation in social media and other forums, Prime Minister's Office Minister Anucha Nakasai said on Tuesday.
Serious Covid situation in greater Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 04/05/2021
» Covid-19 is raging in Greater Bangkok, including several crowded communities in the capital, and infections were partly linked to visits to pubs and Songkran travel, according to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration.
15 dead as metro collapses in Mexico
AFP, Published on 04/05/2021
» MEXICO CITY: An elevated metro line collapsed in the Mexican capital on Monday, leaving at least 15 people dead and dozens injured as a passing train came crashing down, authorities said.
Myanmar charges Japanese journalist over 'fake news'
AFP, Published on 04/05/2021
» YANGON: The Myanmar junta has charged a Japanese journalist under a "fake news" law, a report said Tuesday, in the latest blow to press freedom since the military seized power.
Phuket residents asked to stay home
R May, Published on 04/05/2021
» Officials of the southern island province have asked people not to leave their homes from 10pm to 4am starting Tuesday in order to prevent Covid-19 transmission.