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Mass evacuations as Greek fires rage
AFP, Published on 07/08/2021
» ATHENS: Thousands of tourists and residents were evacuated and a thick cloud of smoke and ash hung over Athens as "nightmarish" forest fires raged in Greece Saturday, while heavy rains brought some relief to neighbouring Turkey.
Mass evacuations as Greece fires rage on
AFP, Published on 07/08/2021
» ATHENS - Thousands of tourists and residents were evacuated and a thick cloud of smoke and ash hung over Athens Saturday as forests fires that have already killed two people raged for an 11th day in parts of Greece.
Samut Sakhon reports 10 Covid deaths, 1,372 new cases
Online Reporters, Published on 07/08/2021
» SAMUT SAKHON: Coronavirus infections in this province remained high, with 1,372 new cases and 10 more deaths reported on Saturday.
China exports robust in July as port activity rebounds
AFP, Published on 07/08/2021
» BEIJING - China's exports remained robust in July despite losing some steam, customs data showed Saturday, with analysts noting a rebound in port activity but warning that the recent spread of the Delta variant could act as a drag on growth.
Record 212 Covid deaths, 21,838 new cases
Online Reporters, Published on 07/08/2021
» The Covid-19 situation continues to deteriorate, with a record 212 deaths and 21,838 cases reported over the past 24 hours, according to the Public Health Ministry.
Apple revives encryption debate with move on child exploitation
AFP, Published on 07/08/2021
» WASHINGTON - Apple's announcement that it would scan encrypted messages for evidence of child sexual abuse has revived debate on online encryption and privacy, raising fears the same technology could be used for government surveillance.
Retail faces mass layoffs
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 07/08/2021
» Thailand's retail market is expected to contract by 12% this year, with a million workers likely to lose their jobs if the government fails to accelerate the provision of financial aid measures to operators as well as offer domestic consumption stimulus, warns an industry body.
Death by bureaucracy
News, Published on 07/08/2021
» A chorus of criticism is circulating accusing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha of being out of touch with reality and underestimating the gravity of the Covid-19 crisis.