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Kremlin critic Navalny says ending hunger strike
AFP, Published on 23/04/2021
» MOSCOW - Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said Friday he was ending a 24-day hunger strike he launched to demand medical treatment behind bars, after allies said his life was in danger.
Online reporting for foreigners returns
Published on 23/04/2021
» The online system for foreigners to submit their 90-day reports and for landlords to report the presence of foreign tenants is up and running again after being out of action for several months, immigration authorities said on Friday.
Activists Somyot, Pai Dao Din walk free on bail
Online Reporters, Published on 23/04/2021
» The Criminal Court has granted conditional bail for leading political activists Somyot Pruksakasemsuk and Jatupat "Pai Dao Din" Boontararaksa, both facing multiple charges including lese majeste.
No-mask fines now apply in 31 provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 23/04/2021
» Thirty-one provinces are now warning their residents to wear masks when they leave home or face a fine.
Putin critic Navalny ending hunger strike
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2021
» MOSCOW: Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny said on Friday that he would begin gradually ending a hunger strike that supporters said had placed him at serious risk of death.
Myanmar troops fire warning shots at Thai boat
Reuters and AFP, Published on 23/04/2021
» Myanmar’s military fired warning shots at a civilian boat carrying Thai border patrol officers, security sources and a resident said on Friday, amid heightened tensions in border areas since the junta seized power nearly three months ago.
Man arrested collecting big drug delivery on Mekong River bank
Online Reporters, Published on 23/04/2021
» BUENG KAN: A 41-year-old man was arrested as he collected bags of speed pills and crystal methamphetamine worth an estimated 200 million baht left on the bank of the Mekong River in Pak Khat district.
Honda aims for 100% electric vehicles by 2040
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2021
» TOKYO: Honda Motor Co is aiming to increase its ratio of electric vehicles (EVs) and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) to 100% of all sales by 2040, chief executive Toshihiro Mibe said on Friday.
Chad bids farewell to Deby as France and allies back his son
AFP, Published on 23/04/2021
» N'DJAMENA - Chad began funeral ceremonies on Friday for veteran ruler Idriss Deby Itno, a key figure in the fight against the Sahel's jihadist insurgency, as France and regional allies voiced backing for his son and successor, Mahamat Idriss Deby.
Turkey seeks arrest of missing crypto boss over huge fraud
AFP, Published on 23/04/2021
» ISTANBUL - Turkish authorities have issued an international arrest warrant for the founder of a cryptocurrency exchange who fled with a reported $2 billion in investors' assets, state media reported Friday.