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Texas court temporarily halts investigation of transgender minor
AFP, Published on 03/03/2022
» WASHINGTON - A court in Texas ordered the suspension Wednesday of a probe into the parents of a transgender 16-year-old girl under a legal opinion that deemed transitioning procedures as tantamount to child abuse.
Germany begins slow move away from Russian gas after Ukraine invasion
AFP, Published on 03/03/2022
» BERLIN - The invasion of Ukraine has thrown Germany's problematic dependence on Russian gas into stark relief, forcing Europe's largest economy to urgently reshape its energy mix.
Six-month suspended sentence for Ghosn aide Kelly in Nissan trial
AFP, Published on 03/03/2022
» TOKYO - Former Nissan executive Greg Kelly was handed a six-month suspended sentence on Thursday by a Tokyo court over allegations he helped disgraced auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn attempt to conceal income.
Divers find lost propeller from 'Tangmo' speedboat
Online Reporters, Published on 03/03/2022
» The propeller from the "Tangmo" case speedboat that police lost in the Chao Phraya during a re-enactment of the actress's death on Wednesday was retrieved from the river by divers on Thursday.
Singapore rents hit 7-year high, population dips
Reuters, Published on 03/03/2022
» SINGAPORE: Home rents have risen to a seven-year high in Singapore, already one of the world's most expensive cities, even though the city-state's population has dipped in the past two years.
Heritage of Iraq's last few Jews at risk
AFP, Published on 03/03/2022
» BAGHDAD - In a busy district of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, there is little to distinguish the faded brick building, except for a Hebrew inscription above the entrance.
Philippines approves revival of nuclear power to help replace coal
Reuters, Published on 03/03/2022
» MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order to include nuclear power in the country's energy mix, as authorities prepare for the phasing out of coal-fired power plants and after earlier efforts failed due to safety concerns.
US to invite 'non-political' Myanmar representative to summit with Asean
Reuters, Published on 03/03/2022
» WASHINGTON: The United States said on Wednesday it would follow the lead of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) by inviting a non-political representative from military-ruled Myanmar to
Chon Buri reports 3 Covid deaths, 1,217 new cases
Online Reporters, Published on 03/03/2022
» Another three Covid-19 deaths and 1,217 new infections were reported in Chon Buri on Thursday, with most of the new cases in Si Racha, Bang Lamung and Muang districts.
Committee investigating Capitol assault believes Trump broke law
AFP, Published on 03/03/2022
» WASHINGTON - The legislative panel probing the assault on the US Capitol by a mob of then-president Donald Trump's supporters alleged in a court filing Wednesday that he and his allies took part in a criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election.