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Ivory Coast president urges calm in tense election
AFP, Published on 31/10/2020
» ABIDJAN: Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara urged opponents to give up a campaign of civil disobedience during Saturday's election when he is seeking a contested third term that critics reject as unconstitutional.
Anti-diploma presentation campaigners call off activities
Online Reporters, Published on 31/10/2020
» A group that campaigned against accepting diplomas in a ceremony has called off its activities at Thammasat University after its documents and equipment were seized.
First James Bond, Sean Connery dies at 90
Reuters, Published on 31/10/2020
» LONDON: Scottish movie legend Sean Connery, who shot to international stardom as the suave, sexy and sophisticated British agent James Bond and went on to dominate the silver screen for four decades, has died aged 90, the BBC reported on Saturday.
Greece latest to renew virus lockdown
AFP, Published on 31/10/2020
» ATHENS: Greece became the latest country to announce a partial lockdown Saturday to combat soaring coronavirus infections, and news reports suggested England may soon follow as other countries faced growing protests over restrictions.
Father, son caught with 1m speed pills
Online Reporters, Published on 31/10/2020
» PHETCHABURI: A man and his son were arrested in Muang district on Saturday after one million speed pills were found hidden in their 10-wheel truck loaded with goods.
Meatless butcher store opens in UK
Reuters, Published on 31/10/2020
» LONDON: In a corner of north London, a gleaming new butcher store is preparing to open. The only thing it lacks is meat.
Court rejects detention of hospitalised protesters
Online Reporters, Published on 31/10/2020
» A court in Ayutthaya on Saturday rejected a police request to detain three protest leaders currently in a Bangkok hospital after an eventful night that followed their temporary release from custody.
Covid lockdowns spread in Europe
Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 31/10/2020
» LONDON: Europe’s battle to check a dramatic surge in coronavirus infections is entering its next phase, with England reportedly set to join the continent’s two powerhouse economies in clamping down on movement for at least a month.
Rescuers race to find Turkey quake survivors, 27 dead
AFP, Published on 31/10/2020
» BAYRAKLı (TURKEY) - Rescuers raced against the clock Saturday to save people buried under rubble as hundreds spent a terrified night in tents after a powerful earthquake claimed 27 lives in Turkey and Greece.
Ivory Coast president seeks third term in tense vote
AFP, Published on 31/10/2020
» ABIDJAN - Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara seeks reelection in a presidential vote Saturday marked by an opposition boycott and clashes over his bid to secure a contested third term.