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Three dead as gas blast rocks Madrid building
AFP, Published on 20/01/2021
» MADRID - At least three people were killed on Wednesday when a huge explosion ripped through a building in Madrid, with officials confirming it was caused by a gas leak.
Biden arrives at US Capitol for inauguration as 46th president
AFP, Published on 20/01/2021
» WASHINGTON - President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris arrived at the US Capitol on Wednesday for their official inauguration ceremony.
Trump heads for Florida, says he 'will be back in some form'
AFP, Published on 20/01/2021
» JOINT BASE ANDREWS (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump left Washington on Wednesday just three hours ahead of the inauguration of his successor Joe Biden, saying it had been an "incredible four years" and promising to be "back some form."
Departing Trump gets his parade but little love
AFP, Published on 20/01/2021
» JOINT BASE ANDREWS, US: Donald Trump wanted a hero's send off Wednesday and the ceremony arranged for him at an Air Force Base outside Washington looked just like one. But one thing was missing: the big crowd he loves.
Trump leaves White House, skipping Biden inauguration
AFP, Published on 20/01/2021
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump left the White House for the final time on Wednesday, heading by helicopter to a nearby military base where he will fly to Florida, skipping the inauguration of successor Joe Biden in an extraordinary break with tradition.
Police summon activist for false abduction report
Reuters, Published on 20/01/2021
» Police summoned a political activist for falsifying a statement on Wednesday, after his claim that he was abducted stirred anger on social media and allegations of state harassment of government critics.
No-show groom of 15-year-old bride faces rape charge
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 20/01/2021
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A groom who failed to appear for his wedding ceremony is now facing the wrath of the law, as well as his father-in-law and the jilted young bride-to-be.
Singapore defers pilot reopening of nightclubs, karaoke outlets
Published on 20/01/2021
» SINGAPORE: Pilots for the reopening of nightclubs and karaoke outlets that were supposed to start this month have been deferred until further notice, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a joint press statement.
Gay US couple to be deported after calling Bali 'queer friendly'
Published on 20/01/2021
» A gay American couple is being deported from Bali after viral tweets that called the Indonesian resort island "queer friendly".
Immigration Bureau extends re-entry visas for foreigners with Thai residency
Online Reporters, Published on 20/01/2021
» Foreigners with Thai residency whose re-entry visas require their return to Thailand within one year from March 26 last year will be allowed to stay abroad until further notice, the Immigration Bureau said on Wednesday.