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Down's syndrome scientist in first step to sainthood
AFP, Published on 21/01/2021
» ROME: The French scientist who discovered the cause of Down's syndrome has taken the first step to sainthood, the Vatican said on Thursday.
Biden unveils sweeping Covid-19 plan in first full day in office
AFP, Published on 21/01/2021
» WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden's administration unveiled Thursday its plan to turn the tide on Covid-19 in America, where 400,000 people have died, as the US leader tackled his first full day in the White House.
AstraZeneca vaccine approved, 50,000 doses due in February
Online Reporters, Published on 21/01/2021
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the emergency use of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and 50,000 doses of it will arrive in Thailand in February.
Indonesia reports record deaths, hospitals strained
Reuters, Published on 21/01/2021
» JAKARTA: Indonesia reported 346 deaths from Covid-19 on Thursday, hitting a new record for the second time this week, as hospitals come under increasing strain from the coronavirus pandemic.
Thailand tops internet speed testing
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/01/2021
» Thailand climbed two places to the top spot out of 176 countries in fixed broadband internet speed testing based on the Speedtest Global Index in December last year, driven by fierce local competition.
As pandemic worsens, Biden unveils ambitious Covid-19 strategy
AFP, Published on 21/01/2021
» WASHINGTON - Joe Biden's administration unveiled a detailed Covid-19 roadmap Thursday to boost vaccinations and testing while centering scientific expertise, after the new US president warned during his inaugural speech the pandemic was entering its "deadliest period."
Twin suicide blasts in Baghdad leave nearly 30 dead
AFP, Published on 21/01/2021
» BAGHDAD: A rare twin suicide bombing killed nearly 30 in central Baghdad on Thursday, Iraqi state media said, the deadliest attack in the city in three years.
Biden to issue orders nixing Trump's Covid-19 policies
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/01/2021
» US President Joe Biden in his first full day in office plans to issue a sweeping set of executive orders to tackle the raging Covid-19 pandemic that will rapidly reverse or refashion many of his predecessor’s most heavily criticised policies.
BMA allows 13 kinds of business to reopen in Bangkok
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/01/2021
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has approved the reopening of 13 kinds of premises, including game arcades and shops, from Friday, but 13 other kinds of business will remain closed, including pubs.
Fire at world's biggest vaccine maker in India
AFP, Published on 21/01/2021
» A fire broke out Thursday at India's Serum Institute, the world's largest maker of vaccines, but a source said production of the coronavirus vaccine was not affected.