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UN urges global Covid vaccine plan, warns of dangerous inequity
AFP, Published on 17/02/2021
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - The United Nations on Wednesday led calls for a coordinated global effort to vaccinate against Covid-19, warning that gaping inequities in initial efforts put the whole planet at risk.
UK's Prince Philip taken to hospital as 'precaution'
AFP, Published on 17/02/2021
» LONDON: Britain's Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, was admitted to a London hospital overnight as a "precautionary measure", Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday, with sources saying it was not due to coronavirus symptoms.
Trial of Hotel Rwanda 'hero' gets underway
AFP, Published on 17/02/2021
» KIGALI - Paul Rusesabagina, the polarising hero of the hit movie "Hotel Rwanda," went on trial Wednesday in a closely-watched case in Kigali where he stands accused of serious crimes including terrorism.
NATO holds post-Trump talks as Afghanistan decision looms
AFP, Published on 17/02/2021
» BRUSSELS - NATO defence ministers met Wednesday for their first talks since US President Joe Biden took office, looking to reboot ties after four years of tensions under Donald Trump.
Asia's World Cup qualifiers set to be postponed until June
Reuters, Published on 17/02/2021
» HONG KONG: The remaining matches in the second phase of Asia’s qualifying campaign for the 2022 World Cup finals are set to be postponed until June due to the continuing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Court again denies bail for 4 protest leaders
Online Reporters, Published on 17/02/2021
» The Criminal Court on Wednesday again rejected a request to temporarily release four protest leaders facing royal insult charges.
Torrential rain floods Pattaya
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 17/02/2021
» CHON BURI: Heavy rain flooded several roads and communities in Pattaya on Wednesday afternoon, causing heavy traffic congestion.
Singapore Hindu priest charged in B45m gold pawn scam
AFP, Published on 17/02/2021
» The former chief priest of Singapore's oldest Hindu temple has been charged with repeatedly pawning gold religious ornaments for a total of $1.5 million, court officials said Wednesday.
'Unlimited' domestic flights brewing
Published on 17/02/2021
» The government may offer a subsidy for an unlimited travel pass to people who buy domestic air tickets in advance to help struggling airlines in Thailand.
Indonesian firms sign up in droves for private vaccination scheme
Reuters, Published on 17/02/2021
» JAKARTA: Nearly 4,000 Indonesian firms, many of them textile companies, have signed up to take part in a proposed scheme that would allow the private sector to purchase Covid-19 vaccines procured by the government and inoculate their staff.