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11 convicted of 2002 gang-rape in India go free
Reuters, Published on 16/08/2022
» AHMEDABAD: Eleven Hindu men jailed for life for the gang-rape of a pregnant Muslim woman during Hindu-Muslim riots in 2002 have been freed on remission, officials said on Tuesday, drawing condemnation from the victim's husband, lawyers and politicians.
Govt readies B150bn loan guarantee for oil fund
Reuters, Published on 16/08/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a law to guarantee up to 150 billion baht (US$4.23 billion) in loans for the state oil fund to support energy prices as the government fights inflation, according to a government source and media reports.
Two teachers jump off bridge, leave farewell letters behind in Trat
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 16/08/2022
» TRAT: Two women - a teacher and a retired teacher - jumped off a bridge into a canal in Muang district of this eastern province on Tuesday morning, with two farewell letters written to their children found inside a car they travelled in.
Kenyan women make history with record election wins
AFP, Published on 16/08/2022
» NAIROBI - Kenyans have elected a record number of women to positions of power in this month's polls, with the list including seven governors, three senators and 26 MPs, in a step towards gender equality.
Finland limits visas to Russians amid rush of Europe-bound tourists
Reuters, Published on 16/08/2022
» HELSINKI: Finland will slash the number of visas issued to Russians to 10% of the current amount from Sept 1, foreign minister Pekka Haavisto said on Tuesday, amid a rush of Russian tourists bound for Europe.
Jittery Kenya waits to hear from presidential loser after disputed vote
AFP, Published on 16/08/2022
» NAIROBI - Jittery Kenyans were waiting Tuesday to hear from president-elect William Ruto's defeated rival Raila Odinga, with many speculating he will mount a legal challenge to the outcome of the country's close election race.
Putin accuses US of trying to 'prolong' Ukraine conflict
AFP, Published on 16/08/2022
» KYIV, Ukraine: Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Washington on Tuesday of drawing out the war in Ukraine, as explosions rocked a Russian military facility on the Kremlin-controlled peninsula of Crimea.
Tourist arrested over TikTok fishing video
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/08/2022
» A Dutchman has been arrested in Phuket on a charge of illegally catching parrotfish in Krabi province, after his TikTok video drew outrage from local residents.
1m strays to be neutered in 2 yrs
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/08/2022
» The Soi Dog Foundation aims to neuter and vaccinate one million stray dogs and cats in Thailand in the next two years.
Bank of Thailand sees no surge in bad loans after policy rate hike
Reuters, Published on 16/08/2022
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) on Tuesday it expected no surge in bad loans despite a hike in the benchmark interest rate and urged banks to gradually adjust their rates to help vulnerable groups.