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Afghan envoy cancels address on final day of UN meeting
AFP, Published on 27/09/2021
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - Afghanistan's envoy to the UN pulled out of delivering an address to the General Assembly Monday, as the diplomatic marathon that saw 100 leaders defy coronavirus fears to meet in person in New York drew to a close.
Quake on Greek island of Crete kills one, spreads panic
AFP, Published on 27/09/2021
» ATHENS - A strong earthquake struck Crete early Monday, killing a man, injuring nearly a dozen others, damaging a town and sending panicked residents rushing into the streets on Greece's largest island.
ICC prosecutor targets Taliban, IS-K in Afghan probe
AFP, Published on 27/09/2021
» THE HAGUE: The International Criminal Court's new prosecutor sought Monday to relaunch an investigation into Afghanistan, focusing on the Taliban and the Islamic State-Khorasan group while alleged US crimes will take a back seat.
Instagram hits pause on kids' version after criticism
AFP, Published on 27/09/2021
» NEW YORK - Facebook said Monday that it is suspending development of a version of its Instagram photo-sharing app for children aged under 13, after widespread criticism of the plan.
Fuel pumps run dry in UK as govt blames panic buying
AFP, Published on 27/09/2021
» LONDON: Fuel pumps ran dry in parts of Britain on Monday as panic-buying drained tanks at filling stations, while the government tries to tackle a shortage of lorry drivers with a dramatic post-Brexit immigration policy U-turn.
Restaurant operators file B50m lawsuit against Prayut
Online Reporters, Published on 27/09/2021
» A restaurant operator has sued Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on behalf of other owners for 50 million baht in compensation for damage to business resulting from ineffective measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.
Malaysia's AirAsia X reports record quarterly loss of $5.9bn
Reuters, Published on 27/09/2021
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's AirAsia X Bhd on Monday posted a record quarterly loss of $5.9 billion, eight times more than a year ago, as a multi-billion-dollar provision to cover debts drove operating costs higher.
One dead in strong quake on Greek island of Crete
AFP, Published on 27/09/2021
» ATHENS: A strong earthquake struck the Greek island of Crete early Monday, killing a man who was working in a church that collapsed and injuring 11 others, officials said.
Seven arrested over vaccination registration scam
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/09/2021
» Seven suspects have been arrested for alleged involvement in the vaccination registration scam at Bang Sue central railway station in late July.
Vietnam Covid-19 epicentre may have 40% more unrecorded cases - report
Reuters, Published on 27/09/2021
» HANOI: Authorities in Vietnam's biggest city are urging the government to recognise positive rapid tests for Covid-19 to present a clearer picture of its outbreak, state media reported on Monday, a move that could increase the city's case total by 40%.