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FIFA chief Infantino positive for Covid-19
AFP, Published on 27/10/2020
» LAUSANNE - FIFA president Gianni Infantino has contracted coronavirus, the world's governing body announced on Tuesday.
'Very Nice!': Kazakhstan jumps on Borat slogan
AFP, Published on 27/10/2020
» ALMATY (KAZAKHSTAN) - Kazakhstan banned British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's first "Borat" mocumentary over its portrayal of the country but now using his "Very Nice!" catchphrase in a tourism campaign.
Italy confronts virus discontent as gloom engulfs global economy
AFP, Published on 27/10/2020
» ROME - Italy faced growing discontent and protests over its virus restrictions on Tuesday, as dire figures on global tourism and investment highlighted the devastating economic impact of the pandemic.
Biden heads for Georgia, Trump the Midwest as US election enters final week
AFP, Published on 27/10/2020
» WASHINGTON - Democrat Joe Biden was campaigning in the once reliably Republican state of Georgia on Tuesday and President Donald Trump was hopscotching across the Midwest as the US election campaign entered its final week.
Huge anti-France rally in Bangladesh as Macron backlash widens
AFP, Published on 27/10/2020
» DHAKA - Tens of thousands of protesters marched through the Bangladesh capital on Tuesday in the biggest anti-France rally since President Emmanuel Macron defended cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed.
Visa amnesty extended to Oct 31
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/10/2020
» The visa amnesty which expired on Sept 26 has now been officially extended until Oct 31, after which foreign nationals will face a fine if they have not renewed their visas, the Interior Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Opposition MP slashes own arm during debate
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/10/2020
» A Pheu Thai Party MP cut his arm in Parliament during a debate on students' rallies on Tuesday night, saying he did not want students to get hurt.
Malaysia's king wins plaudits during political storm
Reuters, Published on 27/10/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: Frustrated with a months-long political power struggle during the coronavirus pandemic, Malaysians have praised King Al-Sultan Abdullah for rejecting Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's request on Sunday to impose emergency rule.
One-day reopening boosts border trade
Piyarach Chongcharoen and Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 27/10/2020
» Border trade with Myanmar at the Three Pagodas Pass in Kanchanaburi province was bustling on Tuesday as the crossing was reopened for one day to clear up a backlog of goods.
People in yellow gather at Lumpini Park in support of monarchy
Online Reporters, Published on 27/10/2020
» Yellow-clad people gathered at Lumpini Park in Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon to show their support for the royal institution.