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Trump on brink of unprecedented second impeachment
AFP, Published on 13/01/2021
» WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives was set to impeach President Donald Trump for inciting insurrection Wednesday, with several key Republicans backing the Democrat-led push to bring down the real estate tycoon in flames just a week before he leaves office.
US Covid-19 deaths hit daily record as Japan, China tighten virus curbs
AFP, Published on 13/01/2021
» WASHINGTON - The United States endured its worst day of the pandemic, with three Americans dying every minute, as Japan and China on Wednesday joined other nations in tightening virus restrictions and Russia prepared to begin its mass vaccination campaign.
Rebels thwarted in attack near C.African capital, says UN
AFP, Published on 13/01/2021
» BANGUI (CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC) - Rebel forces in the Central African Republic on Wednesday mounted their closest attack to the capital Bangui before being repelled with the death of a peacekeeper, the country's UN mission said.
Opposition, protesters stay out of new reconciliation panel
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/01/2021
» A reconciliation committee formed by the Thai parliament speaker to resolve issues raised by anti-government protesters was packed with politicians from the ruling coalition and military-appointed senators.
Hong Kong airport passenger numbers plunge 89% for year
Published on 13/01/2021
» Fewer than 9 million passengers passed through Hong Kong International Airport last year, the lowest level since 1985, new data is expected to show this week, reflecting nearly a full year of Covid-19's devastating impact on air travel.
Laos Communist Party holds leadership congress amid economic pain
Reuters, Published on 13/01/2021
» Laos started a five-yearly congress of its long-ruling Communist Party on Wednesday to decide on the country's leadership and agree on a new economic strategy, as it faces challenges from the coronavirus pandemic and a potential debt default.
Over 100,000 fake medical gloves seized
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/01/2021
» Police raided a rented house containing more than 100,000 fake medical gloves and arrested the tenant in Wang Thonglang district on Wednesday.
Singapore seeks legal use of Covid tracing data in investigations
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/01/2021
» Singapore is speeding a new law through parliament to allow the use of contact tracing data for criminal investigations after recent disclosures spurred concern that the government was using the information for more than just fighting Covid-19.
Aswin 'stays fit' for Bangkok governor contest
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/01/2021
» Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang has indicated he stands ready for a gubernatorial election, although the date for the poll has not been set.
Informal workers need bank accounts for handouts
Published on 13/01/2021
» Informal workers must have monetary deposits in a bank account to be eligible for the 3,500-baht financial relief available for a two-month period, says a Finance Ministry source.