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UN rights council opens probe of abuses in Ethiopia conflict
AFP, Published on 17/12/2021
» GENEVA - The top UN rights body agreed Friday to send international investigators to conflict-hit Ethiopia amid warnings of looming generalised violence, in a move slammed by Addis Ababa.
Travellers rush to beat France-UK travel deadline
AFP, Published on 17/12/2021
» PARIS: Passengers on Friday rushed to beat a midnight deadline for travel to and from Britain and France, complaining of an overly-draconian reaction and costly last-minute ticket changes before tough new Covid restrictions come into force.
Israel hunts Palestinian suspects after West Bank settler killing
AFP, Published on 17/12/2021
» JERUSALEM - Israeli soldiers carried out a manhunt Friday in the occupied West Bank, a day after the army blamed Palestinians for shooting dead an Israeli settler and wounding two others.
Phatthalung murder mastermind caught after 16 years
Wassayos Ngamkham and Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 17/12/2021
» A former local leader in Phatthalung wanted for the murders of three people during the robbery of a truck loaded with rubber sheets 16 years ago has been arrested.
Krabi prison dorm ablaze in second riot
Online Reporters, Published on 17/12/2021
» A building at the Krabi prison was set ablaze on Friday evening following the second riot in as many days at the facility over the handling of Covid-19 cases.
Caravan musician Weerasak dies at 71
Online Reporters, Published on 17/12/2021
» Weerasak Sunthornsri of the acclaimed "songs for life" band Caravan has died at the age of 71.
Russia demands US, NATO containment
AFP, Published on 17/12/2021
» MOSCOW: Russia on Friday published security proposals addressed to NATO and the United States and called for urgent talks with Washington as tensions between Moscow and Western capitals soar over the conflict in Ukraine.
'Pimrypie' in hot seat for hiring alleged fake doctor
Apinya Wipatayotin and Online Reporters, Published on 17/12/2021
» A popular YouTuber and online retailer was in hot water on Friday over the employment of an allegedly bogus doctor at her cosmetic clinic in Bangkok after health authorities vowed to investigate the business.
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir in hospital
Kyodo News, Published on 17/12/2021
» KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, who was admitted to a hospital on Thursday, will remain there for a few more days to undergo “several investigations”, hospital officials said on Friday.
Israel hunts Palestinians for W.Bank settler killing
AFP, Published on 17/12/2021
» JERUSALEM - Israeli soldiers carried out a manhunt Friday in the occupied West Bank, a day after the army blamed Palestinians for shooting dead an Israeli settler and wounding two others.