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Tigray leader tells Ethiopian PM his people 'ready to die'
AFP, Published on 23/11/2020
» ADDIS ABABA - The leader of Ethiopia's dissident Tigray region said Monday that his people were "ready to die" defending their homeland, rejecting Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's ultimatum that they surrender within 72 hours.
Joshua Wong, others detained
Reuters, Published on 23/11/2020
» HONG KONG: Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was remanded in custody on Monday after pleading guilty to charges of organising and inciting an unauthorised assembly near the police headquarters during last year's anti-government protests.
Ministry foresees 4% growth in 2021
Reuters, Published on 23/11/2020
» The economy is expected to grow 4% in 2021 after a slump this year and fiscal policy will support a tourism-reliant economy struggling from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the finance minister said on Monday.
Inside a Tigray town scarred by Ethiopian conflict
AFP, Published on 23/11/2020
» HUMERA (ETHIOPIA) - A pair of burnt-out tanks now signals the entrance to the Tigray town of Humera, where the streets are lined with rubble and residents remain in shock after an Ethiopian army assault earlier this month.
Israeli PM held secret talks in Saudi with Pompeo, crown prince: media
AFP, Published on 23/11/2020
» JERUSALEM - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held secret talks in Saudi Arabia Sunday with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, several media said, in the first reported trip by an Israeli premier to the kingdom.
Crown Property Bureau prepares for rally
Wassayos Ngamkham, Mongkol Bangprapa and Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/11/2020
» Barbed wire has been installed at the Crown Property Bureau as police warn protesters who planned a rally there on Wednesday the place is off-limits.
Fitness warning after tourist dies climbing Phu Kradueng
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/11/2020
» Visitors to Phu Kradueng and other mountains should ensure they are fit enough to make the climb, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said on Monday, after a tourist had a fatal heart attack on his way to top of the national park.
Israeli PM held secret talks in Saudi with crown prince, Pompeo: media
AFP, Published on 23/11/2020
» JERUSALEM - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held secret talks in Saudi Arabia Sunday with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, media said, in the first reported trip by an Israeli premier to the kingdom.
AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine 70% effective at tackling coronavirus
AFP, Published on 23/11/2020
» LONDON - A coronavirus vaccine developed by drug firm AstraZeneca and Oxford University has shown 70% effectiveness in trials involved 23,000 people, they said in a statement on Monday.
Pianist's velvety tones soothe hungry monkeys
Reuters, Published on 23/11/2020
» LOP BURI: While on tour in central Thailand, British musician Paul Barton has been mobbed by unruly audiences that tug his hair, steal his music and climb over his piano.