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14 dead as twin blasts rock historic Afghan city
AFP, Published on 24/11/2020
» KABUL - At least 14 people were killed in central Afghanistan on Tuesday when two blasts ripped through the historic city of Bamiyan, home to many members of the mainly Shiite Hazara ethnic minority, officials said.
Milestone for Notre-Dame as fire-damaged scaffolding cleared
AFP, Published on 24/11/2020
» PARIS - Reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris reached a turning point Tuesday with the removal of the last portions of scaffolding that melted during last year's blaze, which will allow crucial protective and stabilisation work to proceed.
French police probe 'brutal' dispersal of Paris migrants
AFP, Published on 24/11/2020
» PARIS - French authorities on Tuesday ordered an investigation into the forceful removal by police of a camp of migrants in central Paris that prompted outrage over the "brutal" tactics used.
Police to charge protest leaders with lese majeste
Reuters, Published on 24/11/2020
» Police have summoned seven leaders of anti-government protests to face charges of lese majeste over comments made at demonstrations that demanded reforms to the monarchy, a police source and a rights group said on Tuesday.
Local vaccine production due in mid-2021
Online Reporters, Published on 24/11/2020
» Local Covid-19 vaccine production should start in the middle of next year and a decision will be made next month on the first recipient groups, health authorities said on Tuesday.
Arkhom urges external loan sources
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/11/2020
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has been asked to consider seeking external loans to diversify lending sources amid higher demand from the private sector amid the Covid-19 crisis, says the Finance Ministry.
Parliament sets date for joint referendum debate
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/11/2020
» A joint sitting of MPs and senators is tentatively scheduled to take place next week to deliberate a bill on a national referendum, Parliament President Chuan Leekpai said on Tuesday.
Monk killed by wild elephant near national park
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 24/11/2020
» KANCHANABURI: A Buddhist monk was killed by a wild elephant on his way to collect alms in Thong Pha Phum district on Tuesday morning.
March to go ahead amid tight security
Online Reporters, Published on 24/11/2020
» The pro-democracy Free Youth group asks their supporters to meet first at the Democracy Monument on Wednesday before moving on to the nearby Crown Property Bureau.
Calls to protect civilians in Ethiopia as decisive battle looms
AFP, Published on 24/11/2020
» GONDAR (ETHIOPIA) - International pressure mounted Tuesday on the warring parties in northern Ethiopia to cease fighting and protect civilians in Tigray, whose leaders Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has given a deadline to surrender.