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UN warns of 'much extreme weather' ahead after hottest decade on record
AFP, Published on 15/01/2020
» GENEVA - The past decade has been the hottest on record, the UN said Wednesday, warning that the higher temperatures were expected to fuel numerous extreme weather events in 2020 and beyond.
Russian govt in shock resignation after Putin calls for reforms
AFP, Published on 15/01/2020
» MOSCOW: Russia's government resigned in a shock announcement on Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin proposed a shake-up of the constitution.
Airports on virus red alert ahead of Chinese New Year
Reuters, Published on 15/01/2020
» Health officials are stepping up monitoring and inspection at airports for the new mystery virus from China ahead of Lunar New Year, when Chinese visitors flock to Thailand, a health official said on Wednesday.
Trump impeachment articles heading for Senate
AFP, Published on 15/01/2020
» WASHINGTON: The House of Representatives is expected to transmit articles of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate Wednesday, setting the stage for a trial next week that will decide whether the 45th US president is forced from office.
Graftbusters go after ex-NOB chief's wealth
POST REPORTERS, Published on 15/01/2020
» The national anti-graft body is looking to confiscate assets worth 575.1 million baht belonging to a former National Office of Buddhism (NOB) chief and seven other people closely connected to him.
Delays in domestic flights can be reimbursed in South Korea
Pulse, Published on 15/01/2020
» Flyers can demand partial reimbursement on their ticket fare if domestic flights in South Korea are delayed for one to two hours and can also be compensated for any damage, loss or delay in their luggage, according to toughened protection for air passengers.
Government hospitals to get more funding
PENCHAN CHAROENSUTHIPAN, Published on 15/01/2020
» The Social Security Office (SSO) will increase the contribution it pays to its affiliated hospitals by 16% in order to improve the quality of care provided at the facilities, said permanent labour secretary and SSO chairman Suthi Sukosol on Wednesday.
Iran's Rouhani urges 'unity' after plane protests
AFP, Published on 15/01/2020
» TEHRAN: President Hassan Rouhani appealed Wednesday for "unity" and flagged the need for radical changes to the way Iran is run, after a wave of angry protests over the accidental downing of a Ukrainian airliner.
Putin calls for referendum on constitutional changes
AFP, Published on 15/01/2020
» MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday proposed a referendum on amending Russia's constitution to increase the powers of parliament while maintaining a strong presidential system.
Germany investigates three over 'spying for China'
AFP, Published on 15/01/2020
» FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany: German prosecutors on Wednesday said they were investigating three people who allegedly spied for China, with media reporting that a German former EU diplomat was among the suspects.