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Pope hits back at critics of LGBT blessings
Reuters, Published on 07/02/2024
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis said he sees “hypocrisy” in criticism of his decision to allow priests to bless same-sex couples, possibly his most strongly worded defence of the move.
Crypto ransom payments hit record $1.1bn in 2023
Published on 07/02/2024
» Payments from cryptocurrecy-related ransom attacks nearly doubled to a record $1.1 billion in 2023, the blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis said on Wednesday.
Messi plays in Tokyo after Hong Kong no-show
Reuters and Kyodo News, Published on 07/02/2024
» TOKYO - Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi made a second-half cameo for Inter Miami in their 4-3 penalty shootout loss to J-League champions Vissel Kobe following a scoreless draw at Tokyo’s National Stadium on Wednesday.
Paedophile pop star Gary Glitter denied parole
News Agencies, Published on 07/02/2024
» LONDON - Former British pop singer Gary Glitter, who shot to fame in the 1970s as a “glam-rock” star but was later convicted of child sex crimes, has lost a bid to be released from prison on parole, officials said on Wednesday.
A tranquil sanctuary
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 07/02/2024
» When it's time to disconnect from the real world and escape from the concrete jungle that is Bangkok, Luang Prabang in Laos is always my first choice.
City council approves B23.4bn for Green Line
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/02/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council has approved a budget of up to 23.4 billion baht for payment to Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) for building and operating the second Green Line extension.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Feb 7-13
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 07/02/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Digital handout may violate charter, graft busters warn
Online Reporters, Published on 07/02/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission on Wednesday warned the government its 10,000 baht digital wallet handout could be in breach of the constitution and other laws, and incur a long-term public debt burden.
‘Improved’ southern peace road map discussed
News Agencies and Post Reporters, Published on 07/02/2024
» Two days of peace talks in Malaysia between the Thai government and southern insurgents have resulted in an agreement to pursue an “improved” road map to resolving problems in the region, participants said on Wednesday.
Taiwan and China feuding over tourism
Reuters, Published on 07/02/2024
» TAIPEI - Travel agents in Taiwan have been told to stop organising new group tours to China since Beijing has yet to allow such trips to the island by Chinese visitors and has altered a flight path in the sensitive Taiwan Strait.