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US braces for verdict in George Floyd murder trial
AFP, Published on 20/04/2021
» MINNEAPOLIS - Jurors began a first full day of deliberations on Tuesday in the trial of the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd as US cities braced for a verdict in a case that sparked nationwide protests against racism last summer.
Activist opposes Sorrayuth's news comeback bid
Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2021
» Activist Srisuwan Janya has petitioned the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) opposing former newscaster Sorrayuth Suthassanachinda’s plan to resume his role on Channel 3, saying it is against the news profession's ethical code to allow the former anchor to take a lead role in presenting news on air again.
Authorities to take advantage of early rainy season
Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2021
» The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has been told to take advantage of the early arrival of the rainy season to stock up on water supply for next year's summer.
Chad's president Deby dies after fighting rebels on battlefield: army
AFP, Published on 20/04/2021
» N'DJAMENA - Chad's President Idriss Deby Itno has died on the battlefield after three decades in power, the army announced on state television on Tuesday.
20 crew missing after Philippine ship runs aground in typhoon
Reuters, Published on 20/04/2021
» A search was under way Tuesday for 20 crew members missing in the Philippines after their cargo ship ran aground while seeking shelter from rough waters churned up by a typhoon, the coast guard said.
Drink-driving checkpoints suspended
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/04/2021
» Police have again suspended use of checkpoints to test motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol, citing the need to concentrate on stopping the spread of Covid-19.
Scores test positive for Covid-19 on India flight to Hong Kong
AFP, Published on 20/04/2021
» At least 53 passengers on a flight from New Delhi to Hong Kong have tested positive for coronavirus, authorities said Tuesday, as the Chinese financial hub introduced an emergency ban on arrivals from India over a new wave of cases.
Doctors denied access to jailed Navalny as health concerns grow
AFP, Published on 20/04/2021
» VLADIMIR, Russia: Alexei Navalny's doctors were again denied access Tuesday to the jailed Kremlin critic despite growing concern over the hunger-striking Russian opposition figure's failing health.
Closure of infected market extended
Sunthon Pongpao, Published on 20/04/2021
» AYUTTHAYA: The communicable disease committee on Tuesday extended the closure of the province's central farmers market for seven more days, until next Tuesday, so it can be disinfected.
Prayut: Pfizer shots may be available in July
Online Reporters, Published on 20/04/2021
» Thailand is waiting for price quotes from US-based Pfizer Inc before the country can buy 5-10 million doses of Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to be shipped from July to December this year, according to the prime minister.