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Three white US men convicted of hate crimes in Black jogger murder
AFP, Published on 22/02/2022
» WASHINGTON - A US jury found three white men guilty of federal hate crimes on Tuesday for the murder of a Black man who was shot dead while jogging in their Georgia neighborhood two years ago.
Mexico City, bastion of bullfighting, considers ban
AFP, Published on 22/02/2022
» MEXICO CITY: Matadors in the Mexican capital, home to the largest bullring on the planet, are fighting to prevent a ban on a practice brought by the Spanish conquistadors five centuries ago.
US set to impose sanctions after Russian 'invasion' of Ukraine
AFP, Published on 22/02/2022
» WASHINGTON - The United States said Tuesday that Russia's move into eastern Ukraine amounts to the "beginning of an invasion" and warned that "severe" sanctions would be announced shortly.
More sanctions for Russia, US: Putin 'delusional'
Reuters, Published on 22/02/2022
» LONDON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday it was vital for London to hold further powerful sanctions in reserve to impose on Russia if it pursues further action in Ukraine.
US women's soccer reaches landmark $24m settlement in equal pay dispute
AFP, Published on 22/02/2022
» WASHINGTON: The US national women's team has won a $24 million payout and a promise of equal pay going forward in a landmark settlement with US Soccer, the two sides announced Tuesday in a joint statement.
Southern peace talks to resume soon
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/02/2022
» PATTANI: Peace talks between the Thai government and a southern separatist group will resume next month, according to a government negotiator.
B43bn generated from Phuket Sandbox
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/02/2022
» PHUKET: The government's Phuket Sandbox scheme, which is aimed at revitalising the economy and tourism, has generated about 43 billion baht in revenue since its launch on July 1 last year.
Long-stay visa to waive personal income tax
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/02/2022
» The cabinet has approved waiving personal income tax for three foreign groups of taxpayers: high-income earners, retirees and those who want to work remotely from Thailand, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Queen Elizabeth II cancels engagements over Covid symptoms
AFP, Published on 22/02/2022
» LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II has cancelled her planned virtual engagements for Tuesday due to "mild" coronavirus symptoms, Buckingham Palace said.
Philippines detects bird flu in duck, quail farms
Reuters, Published on 22/02/2022
» MANILA: The Philippines' agriculture department said on Tuesday it had recently detected outbreaks of avian influenza in some duck and quail farms near the capital, after getting rid of the disease more than a year ago.