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Returning Brits begin quarantine while Russia rolls out vaccine
AFP, Published on 15/08/2020
» LONDON - British travellers returning home from parts of Europe and beyond began having to quarantine on Saturday under new restrictions, while Russia said it has produced the first batch of its controversial coronavirus vaccine.
Hamilton roars to sizzling Spanish GP pole
AFP, Published on 15/08/2020
» BARCELONA: Lewis Hamilton roared to a record-increasing 92nd Formula One pole position of his career on Saturday when he outpaced Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas in a sizzling qualifying session for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Toddler left in hot van dies after four days in coma
Nujaree Rakrun, Published on 15/08/2020
» NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A two-year-old boy who was left in a hot van outside a childcare centre for six hours died on Saturday evening, four days after he fell into a coma.
Russia starts producing vaccine
Published on 15/08/2020
» MOSCOW: Russia said on Saturday that it had produced the first batch of its coronavirus vaccine, after President Vladimir Putin announced it had been first in the world to approve a vaccine.
Hundreds of police ready for Sunday rally
Online Reporters, Published on 15/08/2020
» Four companies of Bangkok police will be dispatched to maintain peace and order at a major pro-democracy rally planned for Sunday afternoon at Democracy Monument, authorities said on Saturday.
Opposition takes first step to amend charter
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/08/2020
» The six opposition parties have agreed to submit a motion to Parliament to amend the constitution, the first step that would open the door for the rewrite of the charter by a new council.
Parit gets bail but vows to keep speaking out
Online Reporters and Reuters, Published on 15/08/2020
» Student activist Parit Chiwarak has vowed to attend a major pro-democracy rally on Sunday — and to continue speaking out about reforming the monarchy — after being released on bail on Saturday.
Belarus braces for weekend protests
AFP, Published on 15/08/2020
» MINSK - The opposition in Belarus was gearing up for a weekend of new demonstrations on Saturday with pressure growing on strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko from the streets and European leaders.
Chinese eatery apologises for weighing diners
Published on 15/08/2020
» BEIJING: A restaurant in China has apologised for its controversial policy of asking diners to weigh themselves before entry in an overzealous response to a new national campaign against food waste.
Four suspected insurgents slain in Pattani clashes
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 15/08/2020
» PATTANI: Four suspected insurgents have been shot dead in two separate firefights on Friday evening and Saturday morning as security forces close in on one more suspect.