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Massive US tech show becomes a digital event
AFP, Published on 11/01/2021
» WASHINGTON - The 2021 Consumer Electronics Show kicked off Monday as a virtual event, aiming to showcase technology innovations from around the world in an event forced by the pandemic to go online.
Vaccination efforts boosted, WHO to probe Covid origins in China
AFP, Published on 11/01/2021
» LONDON - Vaccination efforts were boosted Monday as BioNTech planned millions more doses than expected this year and mass inoculation sites opened across England while the world neared two million pandemic deaths a year since the first fatality was recorded.
US Democrats try to force out Trump in final days of presidency
AFP, Published on 11/01/2021
» WASHINGTON - Top US Democrats were seeking Monday to fast-track Donald Trump's removal in the final days of his presidency, with a historic second impeachment looming this week if he refuses to resign over his supporters' violent assault on the Capitol.
Princess Sirindhorn in hospital
Online Reporters, Published on 11/01/2021
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was admitted to Phramongkutklao Hospital to be treated for ankle injuries after a fall on Monday, according to a statement released by the Royal Household Bureau.
Limited opening for new motorway to Korat
Online Reporters, Published on 11/01/2021
» A 20-kilometre section of the new intercity motorway project linking Ayutthaya’s Bang Pa-in district and Nakhon Ratchasima will be open to motorists from Saturday, according to the Highways Departments.
Malaysia imposes 2-week lockdown
Reuters, Published on 11/01/2021
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday announced a nationwide travel ban and a 14-day lockdown in the capital and five states, as the country grapples with a surge in coronavirus cases that threaten to overload its healthcare system.
Facebook shuts Uganda accounts ahead of vote
AFP, Published on 11/01/2021
» KAMPALA: Facebook has shut a slew of accounts belonging to Ugandan government officials accused of seeking to manipulate public debate ahead of elections Thursday, the internet giant told AFP on Monday.
Conservative website Parler forced offline: web trackers
AFP, Published on 11/01/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO - The conservative social network Parler was forced offline Monday, tracking websites showed, after Amazon warned the company would lose access to its servers for its failure to properly police violent content.
Herd immunity unlikely this year, say experts
Reuters, Published on 11/01/2021
» SYDNEY: The roll-out of coronavirus vaccines in many countries will not provide herd immunity from the global pandemic this year, several health experts said on Monday, citing limited access for poor countries, community trust problems and potential virus mutations.
Municipality keen to buy Covid vaccines with its own money
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 11/01/2021
» KHON KAEN: The Nakhon Khon Kaen Municipality is considering buying Covid-19 vaccines for its population of 110,000 using its own reserve fund, but first needs approval from the government, Mayor Teerasak Theekhayuphan said on Monday.