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Amid fears of far higher Dorian death toll, islanders scramble to leave
AFP, Published on 07/09/2019
» MARSH HARBOUR (BAHAMAS) - Bahamians who lost everything in the devastating passage of Hurricane Dorian were scrambling Saturday to escape the worst-hit islands by sea or by air, after the historically powerful storm left at least 43 people dead with officials fearing a "significantly" higher toll.
Bahamas faces 'hour of darkness'
The Associated Press, Published on 07/09/2019
» ABACO, Bahamas: Search and rescue teams are still trying to reach some Bahamian communities isolated by floodwaters and debris after Hurricane Dorian, while the confirmed death toll has risen to 43 and is likely to increase even more, senior officials said.
Heavy police presence keeps HK protesters at bay
News Agencies, Published on 07/09/2019
» HONG KONG: A heavy Hong Kong police presence on Saturday prevented protesters from paralysing transport to and from the airport for a second week.
Saksayam seeks mandate for expressway cases
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 07/09/2019
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob will seek cabinet approval for a mandate to solve the 137-billion-baht dispute involving the expressway authority and one of its concessionaires.
Baggage handler held after airport theft
Sutthiwit Chayutworakan, Published on 07/09/2019
» SAMUT PRAKAN: A baggage handler has been arrested on charges of stealing 4,000 baht in cash from a South Korean woman’s luggage at Suvarnabhumi airport.
Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange imminent
AFP, Published on 07/09/2019
» MOSCOW: A long-awaited exchange of prisoners between Moscow and Kiev has begun, Russian state television reported on Saturday, broadcasting footage of buses leaving a jail in the capital.
Merkel speaks up for Hong Kong in Beijing
AFP, Published on 07/09/2019
» BEIJING: German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Friday the rights and freedoms of people in Hong Kong "must be guaranteed", after meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing.
Prayut urges speedy RCEP deal
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/09/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared on Friday that Asean and six dialogue partners should wrap up talks on the long-overdue Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by this November.
Hong Kong protesters aim to 'stress test' airport
AFP, Published on 07/09/2019
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters are planning to disrupt transport links to the airport Saturday in the first mobilisation of their movement since the city's leader made a surprise concession earlier this week.
Thai AirAsia flight suffers engine fire
News, Published on 07/09/2019
» A Thai AirAsia flight from the Maldives to Bangkok turned back shortly after take-off and safely made an emergency landing on Thursday night after a fire was reported in one of its engines.