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Thousands rally in Asia for International Women's Day despite virus fears
AFP, Published on 08/03/2020
» Thousands took to the streets across Asia for International Women's Day on Sunday even as the coronavirus outbreak forced the cancellation of events in the region.
Malaysia’s palace denies 'royal coup' in appointing new PM
Reuters, Published on 08/03/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's palace on Sunday denied allegations of a "royal coup" in appointing the country's prime minister after veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad resigned, saying the king used his discretionary powers prescribed in the constitution.
Italy locks down, hotel collapses, travel bans: Virus update
Bloomberg and online reporters, Published on 08/03/2020
» The number of deaths from the coronavirus outside China edged toward 500, pushing governments and airlines around the world to curtail travel to and from heavily affected areas.
Nighat Dad, Pakistan's digital warrior battling the patriarchy
AFP, Published on 08/03/2020
» LAHORE (PAKISTAN) - With her flashing rings, green-streaked hair and "Hack the patriarchy" laptop stickers, Nighat Dad is a digital warrior.
Move Forward Party to be Future home for 55 FFP MPs
Post Reporters, Published on 08/03/2020
» The remaining MPs of the disbanded Future Forward Party (FFP) will apply for membership with the Move Forward Party this week.
Wanted hit man dies from unspecified illness
Nujaree Rakrun, Published on 08/03/2020
» NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A notorious hit man high on the police 'most wanted' list died from an unspecified illness in a house at Ban Ton Ko in Ron Phibun district of this southern province on Sunday morning.
India's Yes Bank founder arrested on money laundering allegations
AFP, Published on 08/03/2020
» MUMBAI - The founder of India's Yes Bank was arrested on allegations of money laundering Sunday, amid efforts to formulate a rescue plan for the country's fourth-largest private lender.
UK to deliver post-Brexit budget under virus cloud
AFP, Published on 08/03/2020
» LONDON: Britain unveils its first post-Brexit budget on Wednesday and analysts expect Prime Minister Boris Johnson to press ahead with major spending on infrastructure, despite the economic fallout from the coronavirus.
How one woman is taking on Vietnam's 'big coal'
AFP, Published on 08/03/2020
» HANOI: As a child, Nguy Thi Khanh used to lie in the grass in her Vietnamese village and watch toxic emissions from nearby coal plants float past like clouds.
Hat Yai apartment hit by fire
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 08/03/2020
» SONGKHLA: An apartment fire broke out in the Hat Yai municipal area on Sunday morning. There were no deaths or injuries.