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Greek court drops spying charges against migrant rescuers
AFP, Published on 13/01/2023
» MYTILENE (GREECE) - A Greek court on Friday dropped espionage charges against 24 activists involved in rescuing migrants, after a lengthy trial denounced by rights groups and international organisations.
Trump Organization fined $1.6 mn for tax fraud
AFP, Published on 13/01/2023
» NEW YORK - A New York judge on Friday fined Donald Trump's family business the maximum penalty available of $1.6 million for committing tax fraud.
Thailand get vital away goals in Hanoi
Published on 13/01/2023
» HANOI: Two away goals ensure Thailand hold a slender advantage in their bid to become back-to-back champions after a thrilling 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Asean Football Federation final on Friday night.
Promised tanks a logistical challenge for Ukraine
AFP, Published on 13/01/2023
» PARIS: The imminent arrival in Ukraine of Western-made light tanks and armoured vehicles, as well as possibly heavy tanks, means Kyiv will need to quickly train up troops to use and maintain the sometimes complex equipment, analysts say.
Kunlavut advances to Malaysia Open semi-final
Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2023
» Thai men’s singles star Kunlavut Vitidsarn and the mixed doubles duo Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai have made it through to the semi-finals of the Malaysia Open badminton tournament on Saturday.
'We need Western tanks,' Ukraine troops plead
AFP, Published on 13/01/2023
» LYMAN, Ukraine: Perched on the nose of the Soviet-designed tank near the Donetsk front line, one soldier in Ukrainian commander Maksym's brigade was cradling a can of kitten food repurposed as a paraffin candle.
Taxi fares hiked for first time in 8 years
Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2023
» The government has approved new fares for Bangkok taxis, starting at 40 baht for the first kilometre, up from the current rate of 35 baht.
Bentley driver 'was on drugs’
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/01/2023
» The Bentley driver involved in an expressway collision that left eight people injured on Sunday was found to have narcotic substances in his system, police said on Friday, citing the results of a blood test.
Ukraine resisting 'high intensity' offensive in Soledar
AFP, Published on 13/01/2023
» KRAMATORSK, Ukraine: Ukraine said on Friday it was resisting a "high intensity" Russian offensive in Soledar, a nearly completely destroyed town in the eastern Donetsk region that is now the epicentre of the war.
Three frontrunners as Czechs vote for president
AFP, Published on 13/01/2023
» PRAGUE: The Czech presidential election is to kick off on Friday with a billionaire, a general and an academic leading a likely two-round vote seen as too close to call.