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Thailand's 'happiness' ranking unchanged in global report
Online Reporters, Published on 21/03/2021
» Thailand stayed at 54th in the rankings of the World Happiness Report that saw Finland on top of the globe and Singapore the best among Asean members.
Protester shot dead in Myanmar, 2 Australians in custody
AFP, Published on 21/03/2021
» YANGON: Security forces in Myanmar shot dead an anti-coup protester Sunday, as the Australian government confirmed it is assisting two nationals who were detained after trying to leave Rangoon.
Summer storm warning for 48 provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 21/03/2021
» Summer storms could pound up to 48 provinces, mainly in the northern region, through Monday after gusty winds caused slight damage in some northeastern areas, the weather agency warned on Sunday.
Holding those behind the haze to account
News, Gary Boyle, Published on 21/03/2021
» Chiang Mai spent several days this month as the most polluted city on the planet, with PM2.5 levels reaching 226 microgrammes per cubic meter (μg/m³) there. The predictability of the annual surge in pollution and the lack of effective preventative action have angered city residents and concerned civil society groups.
Philippines to expand Covid curbs beyond capital amid surge
Reuters, Published on 21/03/2021
» MANILA: Philippines will expand tighter Covid-19 restrictions to include four provinces surrounding the capital region, President Rodrigo Duterte's spokesman said on Sunday, as the country battles a renewed surge in infections.
Philippine troops kill Abu Sayyaf leader, rescue hostages
Published on 21/03/2021
» MANILA: Philippine troops have killed a leader of the Abu Sayyaf kidnap-for-ransom group and rescued four Indonesian hostages held since last year, the military said on Sunday.
Health workers protest in Myanmar after deadly crackdown
AFP, Published on 21/03/2021
» YANGON: Doctors and nurses in central Myanmar rallied in the streets at first light on Sunday, avoiding a confrontation with security forces after another deadly weekend crackdown on anti-coup protesters.
Dozens injured after Saturday rally near palace
Published on 21/03/2021
» More than 30 civilians and police were injured in anti-government protests, an emergency medical centre said on Sunday after police used water cannon, teargas and rubber bullets to disperse the rally the night before.
Veteran leader Sassou Nguesso the favourite as Congo heads into polls
AFP, Published on 21/03/2021
» BRAZZAVILLE - The Republic of Congo on Sunday headed into a presidential election boycotted by the main opposition and attacked by critics as tilted towards veteran leader Denis Sassou Nguesso.
London woman turns lockdown loaves into bakery success
AFP, Published on 21/03/2021
» LONDON: When Britain first entered lockdown in March last year, Sophia Sutton-Jones decided to try making sourdough bread.