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Time running out for many Maldives islands
Published on 06/04/2024
» MALÉ, Maldives — To live in the Maldives is to live in one of two worlds. Either you belong to the capital — Malé, a micro-Manhattan in the Indian Ocean — or you are out in “the islands,” among the quietest and most remote villages this side of the Arctic tundra.
Taiwan quake death toll rises to 13
Published on 06/04/2024
» The death toll of a deadly earthquake that tilted buildings and caused landslides in Taiwan rose to 13 on Saturday, while search and rescue efforts continued after the critical 72-hour period for survival passed in the morning.
De Bruyne double gives City emphatic win
Published on 06/04/2024
» LONDON - Kevin de Bruyne struck twice to inspire Manchester City to a dominant 4-2 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday and move the champions level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.
‘Alien fever’ fuels grave robbing in Peru
Published on 06/04/2024
» NAZCA, Peru - Leandro Rivera says he chanced upon the cave in Peru’s remote Nazca region that contained hundreds of pre-Hispanic artifacts — including human bodies with elongated heads and what appeared to be only three fingers on each hand.
Denmark shuts down ‘Pusher Street’
Published on 06/04/2024
» COPENHAGEN - Residents in Copenhagen’s famous hippie enclave Christiania began digging up its main street known for its cannabis trade on Saturday, hoping to free the area of criminal gangs following multiple deadly shootings.
US and China ‘to discuss EV overproduction’
Published on 06/04/2024
» The United States and China have agreed to launch talks on “balanced growth” in their domestic economies as well as globally.
Indian man arrested for loan-sharking
Online Reporters, Published on 06/04/2024
» An Indian national found overstaying his visa by more than 5 years has been arrested in Bangkok for providing illegal loans with a monthly interest rate of 20%.
Manila and Beijing trade blame over sea standoff
Published on 06/04/2024
» The Philippines and China traded accusations on Saturday over an encounter in disputed waters of the South China Sea, in an escalating row over the key waterway.
King’s son given honorary post by Lawyers Council
Online Reporters, Published on 06/04/2024
» Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, the second-eldest son of His Majesty the King, has been appointed honorary advisory chairman to the president of the Lawyers Council of Thailand (LCT).
Sattahip water shut off after bodies found in reservoir
Online Reporters, Published on 06/04/2024
» The water supply in Sattahip district of Chon Buri had to be temporarily shut down following the discovery of two decomposing corpses in a local reservoir on Friday.