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Thousands rally against Covid curbs in Austria and Australia
AFP, Published on 20/11/2021
» VIENNA - Thousands took to the streets in Austria and Australia Saturday as anger mounted over new Covid restrictions imposed to tackle a resurgent pandemic, sparking overnight riots in a Dutch city and a French island.
Ethiopia hails return of looted artefacts
AFP, Published on 20/11/2021
» ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia on Saturday hailed the return of precious artefacts looted by British soldiers more than 150 years ago, after a long campaign for their restitution.
Poland says Belarus has changed tactics on migrant crisis
AFP, Published on 20/11/2021
» SOKOLKA (POLAND) - Poland said Saturday that Belarus has changed tactics in their border crisis by now directing smaller groups of migrants to multiple points along the European Union's eastern frontier.
Thai worker dies, another injured in Taiwan
Online Reporters, Published on 20/11/2021
» A Thai construction worker died and another was injured after a structure collapsed during work on a new mass rapid transit line in northern Taiwan on Saturday.
Economy seen growing up to 4.5% next year
Reuters, Published on 20/11/2021
» The economy is expected to grow between 3.5% to 4.5% next year thanks to increased exports and a recovery in the country's vital tourism sector from the pandemic-driven slump, the finance minister said on Saturday.
Hide-tide warning for Bangkok until Nov 28
Online Reporters, Published on 20/11/2021
» Residents of Bangkok communities along the Chao Phraya River have been told to brace for another round of high tides that could cause flooding until Nov 28.
Coffee bean shortage starts to bite
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/11/2021
» Coffee snobs have a lot to worry about right now. A global shortage of beans is already threatening to push up prices at cafes and supermarkets. Now, your morning cappuccino or latte might start leaving a bitter taste for other reasons too.
State media: Chinese tennis star Peng to reappear 'soon'
Reuters and AFP, Published on 20/11/2021
» Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has been staying in her own home “freely” and will make a public appearance “soon”, a prominent state-media journalist said on Saturday.
Vietnamese tourist island dreams big
AFP, Published on 20/11/2021
» Tour guide Lai Chi Phuc has been counting down the days until travellers return to the white-sand beaches and thick tropical jungle of Phu Quoc, a once-poor Vietnamese fishing island pushing to be Asia’s next holiday hotspot as pandemic restrictions ease.
Elephant herd lingers in Prachin Buri plantation
Manit Sanubboon, Published on 20/11/2021
» PRACHIN BURI: A herd of wild elephants was still lingering at a plantation behind a temple in Kabin Buri district on Saturday despite forestry officials’ attempts to drive them back to the forest.