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UN demands proof of missing Chinese tennis star's well-being
AFP, Published on 19/11/2021
» GENEVA - The United Nations on Friday demanded proof of Peng Shuai's whereabouts and well-being as international concern mounted for the tennis star, missing since alleging she was sexually exploited by a former vice-premier of China.
US House advances Biden's historic social welfare expansion
AFP, Published on 19/11/2021
» WASHINGTON - US lawmakers voted Friday to elevate President Joe Biden's giant social welfare bill to the Senate, in a major step forward for his vision for a more equitable society that is the centerpiece of his domestic agenda.
Austria to impose partial lockdown, mandatory jabs
AFP, Published on 19/11/2021
» VIENNA - Austria on Friday became the first EU country to announce it would make coronavirus vaccinations mandatory and will next week impose a partial lockdown in the face of spiralling infections.
Biden to briefly transfer power to VP during health check-up
AFP, Published on 19/11/2021
» WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden will transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris during the "brief" time Friday he is under anesthesia for a colonoscopy as part of a regular health check, the White House said.
US authorizes Covid boosters for all over 18s
AFP, Published on 19/11/2021
» WASHINGTON - The United States authorized the Pfizer and Moderna Covid vaccine boosters to all people aged 18 and older on Friday, as the world's hardest-hit country enters a new winter wave of the pandemic.
Temple turns flood crisis into Loy Krathong opportunity
Online Reporters, Published on 19/11/2021
» While other flooded temples have been busy drying out, one in Samut Prakan is making the most of a watery opportunity on Loy Krathong day.
Telenor and CP in talks to merge telecom units
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 19/11/2021
» The Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) and Telenor of Norway are exploring a merger of their telecom units in Thailand that could form a new mobile market leader in the country.
Victim's parents join plaintiff team in 'Joe Ferrari' case
Online Reporters, Published on 19/11/2021
» The parents of a drug suspect allegedly tortured to death by seven police officers have joined public prosecutors in suing the officers in court, demanding 1.55 million baht in compensation for the loss of their son.
Myanmar woman raped, body set on fire
Manit Sanubboon, Published on 19/11/2021
» PRACHIN BURI: A Thai man has admitted to abducting a Myanmar colleague, raping her and later setting her body on fire after she drowned while he was trying to flee with her by jumping into a pond.
Hundreds try to cross Belarus border despite easing of crisis
AFP, Published on 19/11/2021
» SOKOLKA (POLAND) - Hundreds of migrants have again tried to cross the border from Belarus, Polish officials said Friday, despite signs of an easing of the crisis after migrants left a makeshift encampment.