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Gambian government says has foiled coup attempt
AFP, Published on 21/12/2022
» BANJUL (GAMBIA) - The Gambia's government on Wednesday said it had thwarted a coup attempt the previous day and arrested four soldiers.
Nepal court orders release of serial killer Charles 'The Serpent' Sobhraj
AFP, Published on 21/12/2022
» Nepal's top court ordered on Wednesday the release of Charles Sobhraj, the French serial killer portrayed in the Netflix series "The Serpent" who was responsible for a string of murders across Asia in the 1970s.
Four arrested for selling homemade guns to vocational students
Online Reporters, Published on 21/12/2022
» Four men were arrested on charges of making and selling homemade guns and ammunition to vocational students, the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) reported.
Woman caught with carcasses of protected wildlife
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 21/12/2022
» SONGKHLA: A 44-year-old woman was arrested in possession of the carcasses of protected wild animals at the railway station in Chana district on Wednesday.
Confirmation New Year celebrations can go ahead
Online Reporters, Published on 21/12/2022
» New Year celebrations can be held as normal despite the rise in Covid-19 infections a senior medical official confirmed on Wednesday, saying the situation is controllable.
Netanyahu poised to announce Israel government
AFP, Published on 21/12/2022
» JERUSALEM - Veteran Israeli hawk Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to announce Wednesday that he has formed a new government with his far-right allies, but could seek a brief extension for his fraught coalition talks.
Malaysia landslide toll hits 26 after man found hugging dog
AFP, Published on 21/12/2022
» The death toll from a landslide at an unauthorised campsite in Malaysia rose to 26 after search and rescue teams on Wednesday found the body of a man in a tight embrace with his dog, officials said.
Seven arrests after wealthy couple tied up and robbed
Chaiyot Pupattanapong and Online Reporters, Published on 21/12/2022
» CHON BURI: Police have arrested seven alleged members of a gang who tied up and robbed a wealthy Chinese businessman and his Thai wife rumoured to keep up to 400 million baht in their Pattaya house, but found only 700,000 baht in cash and valuables.
'Life is worse': Kenya's Ruto marks 100 days in office
AFP, Published on 21/12/2022
» NAIROBI - Kenyan shop attendant Winnie Wanjiru Mwaura was brimming with hope when she signed up to be an election agent for William Ruto during the August 9 polls and elated when he became president.
Prepay meters worsen energy inequality in UK
AFP, Published on 21/12/2022
» LONDON - A bitter cold descends on snow-topped terraced houses in the north London suburb of Arnos Grove, as Samantha Pierre-Joseph warms her living room with a small whirring fan heater.