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Burkina Faso president Kabore wins re-election in landslide
AFP, Published on 26/11/2020
» OUAGADOUGOU - Burkina Faso's President Roch Marc Christian Kabore secured a landslide victory in his bid for a second term, according to election results announced Thursday, after a campaign dominated by his record on fighting a bloody jihadist offensive.
Baby chimp gives hope for Guinea's famous ape tribe
AFP, Published on 26/11/2020
» CONAKRY - A dwindling tribe of chimpanzees in Guinea that leapt to prominence for uncanny abilities to use tools has a glimmer of hope after its last fertile female gave birth.
Napoli pays tribute to Maradona, 'captain of the angels'
AFP, Published on 26/11/2020
» NAPLES: A cry goes up outside the San Paolo Stadium in Naples, where since daybreak Thursday tearful mourners have been laying candles and messages for football great Diego Maradona.
Thailand confirms return of Iranians held over 2012 bomb plot
AFP, Published on 26/11/2020
» Thailand confirmed on Thursday it had returned three Iranians jailed over a 2012 bomb plot in Bangkok, in an announcement that came after Tehran freed an Australian-British lecturer imprisoned for alleged spying.
Malaysia leader wins budget vote
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/11/2020
» Malaysia Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin survived a key test of his leadership on Thursday when he won enough support in parliament for his 2021 budget.
B40bn high-speed train contracts inked
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/11/2020
» The State Railway of Thailand on Thursday signed five more contracts, worth about 40 billion baht, for work on the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima.
Queen's Gambit accepted: Hit show sparks chess frenzy
AFP, Published on 26/11/2020
» SYDNEY: Hit miniseries "The Queen's Gambit" has led to a surge of interest in chess, with one popular website registering millions of new players and academies reporting unprecedented demand.
Four more students charged in France over teacher's beheading
AFP, Published on 26/11/2020
» PARIS - Four teenage students have been charged in France over the killing of Samuel Paty, including three for allegedly pointing out the teacher to his murderer, a judical source said Thursday.
NACC organises “NACC Awards 2020”, celebrates its 21st anniversary under the theme
Published on 26/11/2020
» “21 years of NACC: Building Society with the Power of Justice for all Thais and Zero Tolerance of Corruption”
Covid-19 vaccine purchase contract to be signed Friday
Online Reporters, Published on 26/11/2020
» A forward contract to acquire a Covid-19 vaccine that can be produced locally will be signed on Friday, marking the next step forward in the battle against the virus, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday.