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Hundreds of Thai children facing charges over protests

Amnesty International claims children as young as 11 face up to 15 years in prison.

Wednesday, 08 Feb 2023 04:00 PM

Hundreds of Thai children facing charges over protests

Children pulled from rubble as Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 8,300

WHO warns that time is running out for thousands injured, feared trapped.

Wednesday, 08 Feb 2023 03:20 PM

Children pulled from rubble as Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 8,300

Australian school principal stands trial on rape charges

Prosecution alleges Malka Leifer, 56, also threatened to expose domestic abuse of victim to keep attacks quiet.

Wednesday, 08 Feb 2023 02:40 PM

Australian school principal stands trial on rape charges

Biden accuses social media companies of exploiting children

President has repeatedly advocated for greater protection of people’s online privacy and personal data.

Wednesday, 08 Feb 2023 02:00 PM

Biden accuses social media companies of exploiting children

Pilots walk away from 737 crash in Australia

State emergency services minister hails the incident as ‘nothing short of a miracle’.

Wednesday, 08 Feb 2023 01:20 PM

Pilots walk away from 737 crash in Australia



Police seize enough cocaine to supply N. Zealand for 30 years

Officials say it is too early to say where the drugs came from.

Wednesday, 08 Feb 2023 11:20 AM

Police seize enough cocaine to supply N. Zealand for 30 years

Ex-Tokyo Olympics official held over alleged bid-rigging

Yasuo Mori has been arrested, say reports.

Wednesday, 08 Feb 2023 10:40 AM

Ex-Tokyo Olympics official held over alleged bid-rigging

Video conferencing star Zoom cuts staff by 15%

Chief executive is also taking a 98% salary cut this year and forgoing his executive bonus.

Wednesday, 08 Feb 2023 10:00 AM

Video conferencing star Zoom cuts staff by 15%

No new variants in weeks after China ended zero-Covid, says study

More than 90% of Chinese cases Omicron subvariants, data show.

Wednesday, 08 Feb 2023 09:20 AM

No new variants in weeks after China ended zero-Covid, says study

Medics walk out in UK’s biggest health service strikes

Healthcare workers say their wages have failed to keep up with inflation over the past decade.

Wednesday, 08 Feb 2023 08:40 AM

Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 7,800 as rescuers battle cold

WHO officials estimate up to 20,000 may have died.

Wednesday, 08 Feb 2023 08:00 AM

Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 7,800 as rescuers battle cold

Tech announcements, muted Fed commentary boost US stocks

Microsoft and Alphabet jump more than 4%

Wednesday, 08 Feb 2023 07:20 AM

Tech announcements, muted Fed commentary boost US stocks

Erdogan declares state of emergency in 10 quake-hit provinces

Humanitarian relief workers and financial aid will be sent to affected areas.  

Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023 11:10 PM

Erdogan declares state of emergency in 10 quake-hit provinces

Quake imperils cross-border aid to Syria

UN says number of crossing points reduced from 4 to 1.

Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023 10:30 PM

Quake imperils cross-border aid to Syria

Electric trucks produce far fewer emissions than diesel, says EU report

Biggest climate impact comes from driving vehicles, not manufacturing them.

Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023 09:50 PM

Electric trucks produce far fewer emissions than diesel, says EU report


Paris mayor against Russian athletes at 2024 Olympics ‘while war goes on’

40 countries could refuse to participate in Games if issue is not resolved.  

Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023 09:10 PM

Paris mayor against Russian athletes at 2024 Olympics ‘while war goes on’

Japanese ‘Luffy’ criminal ringleaders deported from the Philippines

Tokyo police arrest two suspects believed to be behind robberies and telephone fraud. 

Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023 08:30 PM

Japanese ‘Luffy’ criminal ringleaders deported from the Philippines

Seoul court rules South Korea responsible for Vietnam War massacre

Landmark ruling awards Vietnamese survivor with US$23,800 plus interest.

Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023 07:50 PM

Seoul court rules South Korea responsible for Vietnam War massacre

Ghana footballer Atsu found alive in quake rubble

No further details on his condition given by ambassador.

Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023 07:10 PM

Ghana footballer Atsu found alive in quake rubble

BP posts annual loss on Russia exit, despite oil price surge

Energy giant profits doubled to US$27.7 billion.

Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023 06:30 PM

BP posts annual loss on Russia exit, despite oil price surge

Disney+ in Hong Kong drops ‘Simpsons’ episode with ‘forced labour’ mention

Streaming service censors content deemed objectionable to Beijing.

Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023 05:50 PM

Disney+ in Hong Kong drops ‘Simpsons’ episode with ‘forced labour’ mention

Carlsberg warns of ‘challenging year’ as revenue grows

Danish brewer claims net loss owing to exit from Russia.

Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023 05:10 PM

Carlsberg warns of ‘challenging year’ as revenue grows

Marvel superheroes return to Chinese cinemas after nearly 4 years

Moviegoers look forward to thronging cinemas after China lifts Covid lockdowns.

Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023 04:30 PM

Marvel superheroes return to Chinese cinemas after nearly 4 years

Thai rescuers save toddler trapped down well

Authorities say girl shows good vital signs.

Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023 03:50 PM

Thai rescuers save toddler trapped down well

Tourism in Asia-Pacific forecast to rebound to pre-pandemic level by 2024

Russia-Ukraine conflict poses downside risk to travel, says report.

Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023 03:10 PM

Tourism in Asia-Pacific forecast to rebound to pre-pandemic level by 2024