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Russell Brand: Fall of the arch-provocateur
AFP, Published on 19/09/2023
» LONDON - Bursting onto the scene as a provocative comedian before transforming into a Hollywood star then anti-establishment guru, Russell Brand still boasts millions of online fans despite being accused of rape.
Efforts to clean up power sector too slow: watchdog
AFP, Published on 19/09/2023
» PARIS - Many of the most polluting countries are failing to cut carbon emissions from their energy sectors quickly enough to meet the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, a watchdog said on Tuesday.
'Cybersecurity incident' at International Criminal Court
AFP, Published on 19/09/2023
» THE HAGUE - The International Criminal Court said on Tuesday it had been affected by what it called "anomalous activity" regarding its IT systems and that it was currently responding to this "cybersecurity incident."
Communications cut to flood-ravaged Libyan city
AFP, Published on 19/09/2023
» DERNA, Libya - Telephone and internet links were severed Tuesday to the flood-hit city of Derna, a day after hundreds protested there against local authorities they blamed for the thousands of deaths.
Thai spikers fall to fifth-ranked Italy
Published on 19/09/2023
» The Thai women’s volleyball team stepped up their game against fifth-ranked Italy, even managing to win a set, before falling 3-1 in their third match of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Lodz, Poland on Tuesday.
Bangchak to gain from acquisition of Esso unit
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/09/2023
» The SET-listed energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) expects to generate synergy by combining its business with Esso Thailand and anticipates gaining an additional 3 billion baht by 2025 following its recent acquisition of the company.
Five Americans freed by Iran arrive in US
AFP, Published on 19/09/2023
» WASHINGTON - Five Americans freed by Iran in a high-stakes prisoner swap landed back in the United States on Tuesday to a joyous reunion with family members.
Climate change 'contributed to Libya deluge'
AFP, Published on 19/09/2023
» PARIS - Climate change made torrential rains that triggered deadly flooding in Libya up to 50 times more likely, new research said Tuesday, noting that conflict and poor dam maintenance turned extreme weather into a humanitarian disaster.
Paetongtarn ‘ready’ to lead Pheu Thai
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/09/2023
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and head of the Pheu Thai family, said on Tuesday she is ready to lead the Pheu Thai Party if that is what it wants.
SMEs facing ‘unusual’ trouble to get debt relief
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/09/2023
» The Ministry of Finance plans to suspend debt payments for one year for certain small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that faced unusual circumstances because of the pandemic.