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Atlanta shootings expose fears of Asian-American community
AFP, Published on 18/03/2021
» ATLANTA: The shooting of six women of Asian origin in Atlanta has laid bare the fears of an Asian-American community already on edge over a spike in hate crimes because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Spain legalises euthanasia, assisted suicide
AFP, Published on 18/03/2021
» MADRID: Spain's parliament voted through a law legalising euthanasia Thursday, becoming one of the few nations to allow terminally-ill or gravely-injured patients to end their own suffering.
Report finds hundreds of child sex abuse cases in German diocese
AFP, Published on 18/03/2021
» BERLIN - An independent study commissioned by the Roman Catholic Church released Thursday has uncovered hundreds of cases of sexual violence allegedly committed by clergy and laymen in Germany's top diocese.
Thailand braces as refugees from Myanmar flee to border
Reuters, Published on 18/03/2021
» MAE SOT, Tak: Hundreds of people have fled Myanmar's towns and cities since last month's military coup and are sheltering in areas controlled by ethnic militias on the Thai border, an official from one of the groups said on Thursday, as Thailand prepared for a surge of refugees.
Tanzania's Hassan to make history as first female president
AFP, Published on 18/03/2021
» DAR ES SALAAM - Samia Suluhu Hassan is a soft-spoken, Muslim woman thrust from the obscure role of vice president to become Tanzania's first female leader after John Magufuli's sudden death.
EU health agency to rule on troubled AstraZeneca jab
AFP, Published on 18/03/2021
» THE HAGUE: Europe's medical regulator is set to give its verdict Thursday on the safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine, following a chaotic few weeks that has seen nations suspend its use over blood clot fears.
Putin replies to Biden 'killer' comment: 'Takes one to know one'
AFP, Published on 18/03/2021
» MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday mocked US President Joe Biden over his "killer" comment but said that Moscow would not sever ties with Washington over the spat.
New Krabi airport terminal to open in October
Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2021
» A third terminal at Krabi Airport is expected to open in October to double the airport's passenger handling capacity, according to the Department of Airports (DoA).
Kremlin says Biden does not want to improve ties with Russia
AFP, Published on 18/03/2021
» MOSCOW - Russia said Thursday US President Joe Biden had no interest in improving ties with Russia after he referred to Vladimir Putin as a "killer", sparking the biggest crisis in years between the former Cold War rivals.
EU braces for Astra verdict, UK spat escalates: Virus Update
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/03/2021
» The European Union is bracing for a decision by its health regulator on whether AstraZeneca Covid-19 shot is safe to use, as the bloc escalates a dispute with the UK over vaccine supplies.