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World tops 200 million vaccine doses as G7 boosts funding
AFP, Published on 20/02/2021
» PARIS: The number of coronavirus vaccine doses administered worldwide passed 200 million Saturday, an AFP count showed, as wealthy G7 countries pledged to more than double aid to support access for the less well-off.
Japan's Osaka sweeps to fourth Grand Slam crown
AFP, Published on 20/02/2021
» MELBOURNE: Japan's Naomi Osaka dismissed Jennifer Brady in straight sets to win her fourth Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Saturday and underline her new status as the dominant force in women's tennis.
Activists hold 'no-confidence' rally
Online Reporters, Published on 20/02/2021
» A few hundred activists gathered on Saturday evening for what they called a people’s no-confidence debate outside Parliament amid tight security provided by 4,000 police officers on rotating shifts.
Two killed by live fire in Myanmar protests
Agencies, Published on 20/02/2021
» YANGON: At least two people were killed when riot police opened fire on anti-coup protesters Mandalay on Saturday, according to local media reports.
Five rescued, four missing as trawler sinks
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 20/02/2021
» PHETCHABURI: Four crew members were missing and five others rescued when a fishing trawler sank in the Gulf of Thailand off Cha-am district on Saturday.
Mother of activist 'Penguin': Fight to the end
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 20/02/2021
» The mother of detained activist Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak on Saturday urged her son to “fight to the end” as she joined pro-democracy demonstrators marching from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok.
Osaka triumphs in Melbourne
AFP, Published on 20/02/2021
» MELBOURNE: Japan’s Naomi Osaka dismissed Jennifer Brady in straight sets to win the Australian Open in dominant style for her fourth Grand Slam title on Saturday.
Facebook 'back at the table' in Australia
Reuters, Published on 20/02/2021
» CANBERRA: Facebook is back at the negotiating table, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday after the tech giant this week blocked news on its site in the country.
Yemen rebels accused of using human shields
AFP, Published on 20/02/2021
» DUBAI: Yemen's Saudi-backed government accused Huthi rebels Saturday of using civilians as human shields in their renewed offensive against its last major toehold in the north.
Kyrgyz man found hanged at deserted Phuket hotel
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/02/2021
» PHUKET: A Kyrgyz man was found hanged at a deserted hotel in Thalang district in the early hours of Saturday.