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Egypt kicks off vaccine drive as France tightens borders
AFP, Published on 24/01/2021
» ISMAILIA (EGYPT) - Egypt, the Arab world's most populous country, began its mass coronavirus vaccination campaign Sunday, as several large nations struggled with their inoculation rollouts and France imposed new border controls.
South Korea ups subsidies for eco-friendly cars to speed up green push
Pulse, Published on 24/01/2021
» South Korea will offer up to 19 million won (515,000 baht) in subsidies to people who buy an electric car this year and up to 37.5 million won for a hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle to ensure more eco-friendly cars on the road as part of the country’s green push, according to the government’s expanded subsidy plan.
Russia police violence in spotlight after 3,500 protesters detained
AFP, Published on 24/01/2021
» MOSCOW - Nearly 3,500 protesters were arrested at demonstrations in support of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, a monitor reported Sunday, as authorities probed violence on the part of both protesters and police.
Man arrested for selling macaques blames virus
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/01/2021
» A man has been arrested for selling baby macaques after posting the protected monkeys for sale online.
Dechapol, Sapsiree crowned badminton champions at Thailand Open
Online Reporters, Published on 24/01/2021
» Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai beat Seo Seung-Jae and Chae Yu-Jung to win the mixed doubles badminton title at the Toyota Thailand Open on Sunday.
US carrier group enters S.China Sea amid Taiwan tensions
Reuters, Published on 24/01/2021
» TAIPEI: A US aircraft carrier group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt has entered the South China Sea to promote "freedom of the seas", the US military said on Sunday, at a time when tensions between China and Taiwan have raised concern in Washington.
1 year after Covid began, poll reveals what Thais have learned
Online Reporters, Published on 24/01/2021
» A slight majority of people hold out moderate hope that vaccines will help end the Covid-19 pandemic, but worry about side effects, according to a wide-ranging opinion survey by Bangkok University (Bangkok Poll).
Marin claims back-to-back badminton titles in Bangkok
AFP, Published on 24/01/2021
» Reigning Olympic badminton champion Carolina Marin on Sunday claimed her second Thailand Open title in a fortnight against the same opponent — women's singles top seed Tai Tzu-ying.
Poirier knocks out McGregor in stunning UFC upset
AFP, Published on 24/01/2021
» ABU DHABI: Dustin Poirier knocked out Conor McGregor in the second round of their UFC lightweight bout in Abu Dhabi Sunday to register revenge over the Irish superstar.
Russia police violence under review after 3,300 protesters held: monitor
AFP, Published on 24/01/2021
» MOSCOW: More than 3,300 protesters were arrested at demonstrations in support of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, a monitor reported Sunday, as prosecutors probed possible violence "on the part of law enforcement".