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EU tells TikTok to respect data laws as CEO visits
AFP, Published on 10/01/2023
» BRUSSELS - The European Union warned Chinese-owned online giant TikTok on Tuesday to respect EU law and ensure the safety of European users' data, as the video-sharing app's CEO met top officials in Brussels.
Long-delayed trial of migrant rescuers resumes in Greece
AFP, Published on 10/01/2023
» MYTILENE (GREECE) - A trial in Greece of 24 migrant rescue workers accused of espionage, including Syrian swimmer Sarah Mardini who inspired a Netflix film, resumed Tuesday after more than a year as leading rights groups slammed the case as a masquerade.
California reels from 'endless' storm onslaught, 14 dead
AFP, Published on 10/01/2023
» MONTECITO (UNITED STATES) - Relentless storms were ravaging California again Tuesday, the latest bout of extreme weather that has left 14 people dead and prompted evacuation of a star-studded town home to Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle.
Record cocaine seizures in Belgium
AFP, Published on 10/01/2023
» ANTWERP, Belgium: Cocaine seizures at the port of Antwerp, the main gateway for illegal drugs into Europe, hit a new record last year, as Belgian and Dutch authorities face off against violent international gangs.
Thailand romp into AFF final
Reuters, Published on 10/01/2023
» Defending champions Thailand will take on Vietnam for the Asean Football Federation championship after a 3-0 win over Malaysia on Tuesday at Thammasat Stadium in Bangkok.
May 5 approved as extra holiday
Online Reporters, Published on 10/01/2023
» The cabinet has approved May 5, a Friday, as an additional holiday, to create a four-day weekend to boost domestic tourism.
NATO, EU vow more support for Ukraine
AFP, Published on 10/01/2023
» BRUSSELS: NATO and the EU vowed Tuesday to bolster their backing for Ukraine to fight off Russia's invasion and ramp up cooperation between Europe and the US-led alliance.
ID soon required to buy cannabis buds
Online Reporters, Published on 10/01/2023
» Thai nationals seeking to purchase cannabis buds will soon have to show their ID cards, with sales information recorded on a government database, according to the Department for the Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM).
Spain repatriates women, children from Syria camps
AFP, Published on 10/01/2023
» MADRID: Madrid has repatriated two Spanish women who were married to Islamic State group fighters, flying them home from jihadist camps in Syria with 13 children, the government said on Tuesday.
Vatican to probe teen's 1983 disappearance
Published on 10/01/2023
» ROME: The Vatican is opening an inquiry into the disappearance of a teenager 40 years ago, a case that has sparked countless theories and a hit TV series.