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CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue to restore White House access
Read more: CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue to restore White House accessThe three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
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Trump rails against ‘communist’ Democrats as he rolls out red carpet for Xi
Read more: Trump rails against ‘communist’ Democrats as he rolls out red carpet for XiCommunism, President Donald Trump says, is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced
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U.S. women beat Spain 76-66 to reach the FIBA World Cup final against France
Read more: U.S. women beat Spain 76-66 to reach the FIBA World Cup final against FranceBreanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women’s FIBA World Cup.
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Woman, 54, gives birth in Greece after using embryo frozen for 22 years
Read more: Woman, 54, gives birth in Greece after using embryo frozen for 22 yearsShe was running up against the Greek government’s 54-year age limit for women to complete in vitro fertilization procedures
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Lebanon’s president makes a rare visit to southern city as fears of Israeli attacks grow
Read more: Lebanon’s president makes a rare visit to southern city as fears of Israeli attacks growLebanon’s president has made a rare visit to a southern city amid fears of more Israeli attacks
Asia
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Deadly Philippine quake raised seabed by up to two metres
Read more: Deadly Philippine quake raised seabed by up to two metresLocal residents first reported the geological phenomenon known as “coastal uplift” two days after the quake, which extended the shoreline by as much as 200m in some places.
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Hidden war, underrated food, Chinese influence: I explored Laos and found it at the crossroads
Read more: Hidden war, underrated food, Chinese influence: I explored Laos and found it at the crossroadsOn the banks of the Mekong, from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, this writer explores Laos through family travel, local food and the country’s hidden wartime history.
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Japan ‘robot wolves’ in high demand to scare off bears
Read more: Japan ‘robot wolves’ in high demand to scare off bearsThe “Monster Wolf” is an animatronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls to scare away wild animals.
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Fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low seeks Trump pardon for 1MDB case: Reports
Read more: Fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low seeks Trump pardon for 1MDB case: ReportsThe request was filed in recent weeks, said a Wall Street Journal report, citing people familiar with the matter, and if granted would remove United States criminal charges against him.
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Seoul court extends ex-minister’s term in martial law case
Read more: Seoul court extends ex-minister’s term in martial law caseSouth Korea’s appeals court extended former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min’s penalty to nine years in prison on charges including carrying out key insurrection-related duties, perjury and abuse of power.
Thailand
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AC condensation, undersized screws caused parliament ceiling collapse
Read more: AC condensation, undersized screws caused parliament ceiling collapseWater dripping from air conditioning ducts and undersized screws used in ceiling panels caused the ceiling of the cafeteria at the parliament complex in Bangkok to collapse on Sunday, an inspection has found.
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Remains exhumed, moved from unlicensed Jewish cemetery
Read more: Remains exhumed, moved from unlicensed Jewish cemeteryCHACHOENGSAO – Four bodies were exhumed at an unlicensed Jewish cemetery in Bang Khla district and moved to a licensed cemetery in adjoining Chon Buri province on Tuesday morning.
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US sailors on leave begin exploring Pattaya
Read more: US sailors on leave begin exploring PattayaPATTAYA – Hordes of US sailors were up early on Thursday as they set out to explore this tourist city on their second day of shore leave.
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Kamphaeng Phet school shooter faces charges
Read more: Kamphaeng Phet school shooter faces chargesThe teenage student who fired multiple shots at his school in Kamphaeng Phet province faces several charges, while the school has been closed for two days to review and improve safety measures.
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Bangkok data centre cited for unlawful fuel storage
Read more: Bangkok data centre cited for unlawful fuel storageAbout 200,000 litres of fuel stockpiled without permission have been removed from a data centre on Rama IX Road in Bangkok, with authorities saying they will pursue charges under Fuel Control Act.
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Deadly Philippine quake raised seabed by up to two metres
Read more: Deadly Philippine quake raised seabed by up to two metresLocal residents first reported the geological phenomenon known as “coastal uplift” two days after the quake, which extended the shoreline by as much as 200m in some places.
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Hidden war, underrated food, Chinese influence: I explored Laos and found it at the crossroads
Read more: Hidden war, underrated food, Chinese influence: I explored Laos and found it at the crossroadsOn the banks of the Mekong, from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, this writer explores Laos through family travel, local food and the country’s hidden wartime history.
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US sailors warmly welcomed in Pattaya
Read more: US sailors warmly welcomed in PattayaMore than 5,000 US Navy personnel from the USS Abraham Lincoln have begun making their way into Pattaya, where they are expected to pour about 100 million baht into the local economy during five days of long-overdue shore leave.
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New York City to ban AI in schools through Grade 8
Read more: New York City to ban AI in schools through Grade 8NEW YORK – New York City will ban the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for students in public schools through eighth grade, a source close to the matter told Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Wednesday, confirming US media reports.
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Bangkok halts new data centre approvals
Read more: Bangkok halts new data centre approvalsNo more licences will be issued for new data centres in Bangkok, governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Wednesday, responding to growing concerns about potential negative impacts associated with the facilities.