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Ukrainian first lady to US Congress: 'Stop this terror'
AFP, Published on 20/07/2022
» WASHINGTON - Ukraine's first lady made an emotional pitch Wednesday to US lawmakers for more weapons to fight Russian invaders, saying she spoke for millions of parents fearing for their children.
Lacking motivation, Carlsen not to defend title at 2023 World Chess Championship
AFP, Published on 20/07/2022
» OSLO - Citing a lack of motivation, chess world number one Magnus Carlsen on Wednesday announced that he would not defend his world championship title in 2023, but stressed that he was not retiring from chess.
Russia says military aims expanding in Ukraine, pummels Kharkiv
AFP, Published on 20/07/2022
» KYIV, Ukraine: Russia said Monday that its military aims in Ukraine have expanded beyond the industrial Donbas region as its forces launched deadly barrages over the east and the south of the country.
Bangkok district intervenes after woman cries foul over loud funeral chanting
Online Reporters, Published on 20/07/2022
» Officials in Bangkok's historic Thon Buri district have proposed peace talks between a temple and a woman in a nearby condominium after her complaint about loud funeral chanting went viral.
Crypto exchange Zipmex suspends withdrawals
Online Reporters, Published on 20/07/2022
» Digital asset exchange platform Zipmex on Wednesday evening suspended all baht and cryptocurrency withdrawals from its "Z Wallet", citing "market fluctuations" and issues with its business partners.
Europe counts cost of heatwave as French fires come under control
AFP, Published on 20/07/2022
» BORDEAUX: Europe counted the cost of a record heatwave on Wednesday as French firefighters brought twin blazes near Bordeaux under control and climate change protesters pointed to the sizzling weather as a wake-up call for the continent.
Stenson stripped of Ryder Cup captaincy as LIV rumours swirl
AFP, Published on 20/07/2022
» LONDON - Henrik Stenson was Wednesday stripped of the captaincy of the European Ryder Cup team, with the Swede understood to be on the verge of joining the Saudi-funded rebel LIV Golf series.
Hotels in Beijing banned from hosting weddings and banquets as city tightens Covid controls
Published on 20/07/2022
» HONG KONG: Beijing has announced a citywide ban on hotels hosting weddings as well as other events such as group banquets amid a small surge in Covid-19 cases in other parts of the country.
Explosion on Koh Tao ferry injures 18
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/07/2022
» Eighteen passengers were injured by an explosion and fire aboard a passenger ferry on the Chumphon-Koh Tao route, in the sea about 5 kilometres off the Chumphon coast, on Wednesday afternoon.
School under fire after student caught selling cannabis
Post Reporters, Published on 20/07/2022
» A high school in Lampang is under investigation after a student was caught selling cannabis to her classmates, the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) said.