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German arrested in France for holding wife captive for 12 years
AFP, Published on 07/08/2023
» PARIS - French police on Monday said they had arrested a 55-year old German national after his wife was discovered naked and with broken bones following 12 years in captivity at the couple's home.
Protesters call on Laos to release China rights lawyer as deportation looms
Published on 07/08/2023
» Rights groups and activists protested outside the Laos Embassy in London on Monday to demand the release of a prominent Chinese human rights lawyer who was arrested in Laos last month after fleeing China and who now faces the risk of repatriation.
Spain, Portugal battle wildfires as temperatures soar
AFP, Published on 07/08/2023
» MADRID: Firefighters in Spain and Portugal were battling to keep wildfires spanning thousands of hectares contained Monday as a scorching heatwave hit the Iberian peninsula, worsening conditions.
England survive Nigeria scare, Australia also into World Cup quarters
AFP, Published on 07/08/2023
» BRISBANE (AUSTRALIA) - England survived the sending-off of Lauren James to scrape past Nigeria on penalties Monday and were joined in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals by an Australia side boosted by the return of Sam Kerr.
Thai tourist fighting for life in Hong Kong hospital after being hit by 2 taxis, driver claims woman dashed into road
South China Morning Post, Published on 07/08/2023
» A Thai tourist in Hong Kong was on Monday fighting for her life in hospital after she was hit by two taxis opposite the government headquarters in Admiralty.
Dusit Thani Kyoto opens on Sept 1
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 07/08/2023
» Dusit International will gain another foothold in Japan this September with the opening of Dusit Thani Kyoto, a luxury hotel in the city’s vibrant Hanganji Monzen-machi district.
Pattaya police tackle street racing by tourists
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 07/08/2023
» Chon Buri: Police are stepping up efforts in curbing illegal street racing by a group of Arab tourists on motorbikes following complaints from residents and other visitors in Pattaya.
Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai announce bid to form govt
Online Reporters, Published on 07/08/2023
» Leaders of the Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties, with 212 seats in total, announced on Monday they would try to form a new coalition governent, saying they already have majority backing in the elected House of Representatives.
Ukraine Black Sea drone attacks signal rapidly expanding war
Published on 07/08/2023
» The footprint of President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine is growing fast after a weekend in which sea drones crippled a Russian naval vessel and oil tanker.
More charges likely in fatal fireworks explosion case
Post Reporters, Published on 07/08/2023
» NARATHIWAT: Warrants may be sought for the arrest of additional suspects in the huge fireworks warehouse explosion that devastated a community in Sungai Kolok district on July 29, the Provincial Police Region 9 chief said on Monday.