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Souvenirs such as Star Ferry baubles, tram magnets among hot items for those leaving Hong Kong
South China Morning Post, Published on 17/04/2022
» HONG KONG: Sales of Hong Kong-themed souvenirs, from tram magnets to baubles with miniature red taxis, Star Ferry vessels and dim sum, have picked up and businesses say it is all thanks to the spike in Hong Kongers emigrating.
On 'Easter of war,' pope implicitly criticises Russia over Ukraine
Reuters, Published on 17/04/2022
» VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, marking an "Easter of war" on Sunday urged leaders to hear the people's plea for peace in Ukraine and implicitly criticised Russia for dragging the country into a "cruel and senseless" conflict.
Yemen's new leaders say focused on peace path
AFP, Published on 17/04/2022
» RIYADH - Yemen's new leaders are "ready for war" should the latest push for peace with Huthi rebels fail, but a senior official told AFP they genuinely want the years-long conflict to end soon.
Presidential candidates refuse to back rival Robredo in Philippine race
AFP, Published on 17/04/2022
» Three rivals of Philippine presidential candidate Leni Robredo refused to back her campaign Sunday, dousing speculation they would withdraw from the race to improve her chances of defeating the son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos.
China Eastern resumes flying Boeing 737-800 jets after crash
AFP, Published on 17/04/2022
» China Eastern resumes flying Boeing 737-800 jets after crash
Myanmar political prisoners not among 1,600 freed in new year amnesty
AFP, Published on 17/04/2022
» Families of detained Myanmar protesters had their hopes dashed Sunday after political prisoners were not included in some 1,600 people released by the junta to mark the Buddhist new year.
Govt says Ramadan bombings won't derail peace talks with rebels
Reuters, Published on 17/04/2022
» Ramadan bombings in Thailand's Muslim-majority deep south will not derail peace talks with separatist rebels, the government said on Sunday after a sidelined insurgent group claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Phuket cops transferred after lawyer exposes late-night hotel parties
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/04/2022
» PHUKET: Five top police officers at Patong police station have been ordered to work at the provincial head office in the wake of a video showing the entertainment venues at a hotel opened beyond the legal time limit.
Democrat Prinn granted bail in sexual offence cases
Online Reporters, Published on 17/04/2022
» The Bangkok South Criminal Court on Sunday granted bail to former Democrat Party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi after he was charged with sexual offences in three separate cases.
28 killed, 246 injured in 241 road accidents on Saturday
Online Reporters, Published on 17/04/2022
» Twenty-eight people were killed and 246 injured in 241 road accidents throughout the country on Saturday, the sixth of the so-called "seven dangerous days" which runs from April 11-17 during the Songkran Festival, the government said.