Cat honoured by police in Japan for leading to rescue of man stuck in canal
Cat honoured by police in Japan for leading to rescue of man stuck in canalTomoko Nitta and her cat Koko receive an award at a police station in Toyama on Saturday. Koko discovered an elderly man had fallen in an irrigation channel in the central Japan city on June 16. (Kyodo photo)TOYAMA, Japan: A cat in central Japan's Toyama city has been honoured by local police for helping lead to the rescue of an elderly man who had fallen into an irrigation channel. On June 16, a 77-year-old woman taking a walk around 7.30pm found female cat Koko, who belongs to a neighbour, staring into the canal and acting strangely. Toyama Minami police station honoured the five neighbours with certificates of commendation on Saturday, while Koko got some cat food on Saturday.
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June 28, 2020 09:33 UTC
Two arrested with drugs, assets seized
Two arrested with drugs, assets seizedNAKHON PHANOM: Two men have been arrested with 42,000 methamphetamine pills and 100 grammes of crystal methamphetamine, or ice, in their possession and their assets seized for examination. Chatree Chanvirachai, the deputy governor, identified the two as Vichai Niwongsa, 29, and Veerapong Ngaonoi, 45, both from Tha Uthen district. The authorities also seized from them several gold necklaces, 500,000 baht cash and title deeds for 29 rai of land suspected to have been acquired through the drug trade for examination. Mr Chatree said Mr Veerapong was a Mekong river fisherman who had acted as a go-between for a drug trading ring in Laos to smuggle drugs on a long-tail boat across the border to Mr Vichai, a major drug agent in Nakhon Phanom. The authorities were tracing the two's financial routes which could lead to the arrests of more suspects.
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June 28, 2020 08:37 UTC
Hong Kongers march in silent protest against national security laws
Hong Kongers march in silent protest against national security lawsFILE PHOTO: Police officers stand guard ahead of a pro-democracy march in the Central district of Hong Kong on June 9, 2020, as the city marks the one-year anniversary since pro-democracy protests erupted following opposition to a bill allowing extraditions to mainland China. (AFP)HONG KONG: Hundreds of Hong Kongers marched silently through the city's streets on Sunday in protest against the looming national security legislation to be implemented by the mainland Chinese government. The proposed national security laws were discussed by the National People's Congress Standing Committee on Sunday in Beijing at a three-day meeting. "I am here to oppose the national security laws," said Esther, 25 who was on the streets of Jordan on Sunday. A survey conducted by the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute for Reuters showed the national security legislation is opposed by a majority of people in the financial centre.
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June 28, 2020 07:52 UTC
Polish populists tested as country votes
The frontrunner is incumbent Andrzej Duda, 48, who is backed by the governing Law and Justice (PiS) party. Duda is seen as a key ally by US President Donald Trump but his policies have raised hackles in the European Union. Voters in masks were seen waiting in socially distanced queues at polling stations across the country. Poland's government has implemented popular social welfare payments in recent years but has also endorsed polarising legislation, especially judicial reforms. Irena, a pensioner, told AFP in the central Polish town of Minsk Mazowiecki that she was happy with status quo.
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June 28, 2020 06:56 UTC
Man killed, another wounded in Korat shootings
Man killed, another wounded in Korat shootingsPolice cordon off the spot where a pickup crashed on a roadside in Khong district of Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday. (Photo by Prasit Tangprasert)NAKHON RATCHASIMA: One man was killed and another seriously injured in separate incidents in Khong district of this northeastern province on Sunday morning. At about 4am police at Khong station were told a man had been shot and wounded at Nong Muang village in tambon Wang Ma Nao. There they found a man they identified as Yingyos Phuwongsa had been shot in the knee and the face. Mr Jaturong, Mr Yingyos and Mr Tawatchai were on police record for involvement in the drug trade together.
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June 28, 2020 06:45 UTC
Isan still supports Pheu Thai in local elections: Poll
Isan still supports Pheu Thai in local elections: PollA survey by Khon Kaen University, or Isan Poll, reveals that a majority of people in the Northeast Region will support the Pheu Thai Party in the upcoming local elections, Assistant Professor Suthin Wianwiwat said on Sunday. Mr Suthin, who supervised the poll, said the survey was conducted on June 19-21 on people in 20 northeastern provinces to gauge their opinions on the upcoming local elections, the first since the May 22, 2014 military coup. Asked which political parties or political groups they would support in the local elections, 54.1% mentioned the Pheu Thai Party; 21.0% the Palang Pracharath Party; 12.2% Move Forward; 9.0% the Bhumjaithai party; and 3.7% other parties. Asked when local elections should be held, the largest number of respondents said the time should be between January-March next year, Mr Suthin said. The respondents said the three main criteria for choosing a candidate are which party they run for, their policies and their individual background records.
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June 28, 2020 05:48 UTC
Many think no-one is suitable for PM: Poll
Many think no-one is suitable for PM: PollPrime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha attends a budget bill debate in Parliament on June 4, 2020. (Photo by Chanat Katanyu)Many people think there are no suitable persons for the post of prime minister and are not supporting any particular political party in the current political situation, according to the result of an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration or Nida Poll. The poll was conducted on June 22-24 on 2,517 people aged 18 and over of various levels of education and education throughout the country. Asked who they would support for the post of prime minister today, 44.06% said there were no suitable candidates. Compared to a poll taken at the end of December 2019, the support for Palang Pracharath, Democrat, Bhumjaithai, Chartthaipattana, New Economics and Prachachart parties declined while the support for Pheu Thai, Seri Ruam Thai and Chart Pattana parties slightly increased.
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June 28, 2020 05:26 UTC
Many think none are currently suitable for PM: Poll
Many think none are currently suitable for PM: PollMany people think there are no suitable persons for the post of prime minister and are not supporting any particular political party in the current political situation, according to the result of an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration or Nida Poll. The poll was conducted on June 22-24 on 2,517 people aged 18 and over of various levels of education and education throughout the country. Asked who they would support for the post of prime minister today, 44.06% said there were no suitable candidates. Jatu Mongol Sonakul; and, 0.04% for Kanchana Silpa-archa of the Chartthaipattana Party. Compared to a poll taken at the end of December 2019, the support for Palang Pracharath, Democrat, Bhumjaithai, Chartthaipattana, New Economics and Prachachart parties declined while the support for Pheu Thai, Seri Ruam Thai and Chart Pattana parties slightly increased.
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June 28, 2020 05:26 UTC
No new Covid cases in Thailand Sunday
No new Covid cases in Thailand SundayA girls sells flowers in downtown Bangkok on Friday. (Reuters photo)The government on Sunday reported no new cases of novel coronavirus for the second consecutive day, leaving total infections in Thailand at 3,162. No additional deaths were reported, leaving the toll at 58. -- More to follow --
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June 28, 2020 05:15 UTC
Covid is biggest worry for new school year: Poll
Covid is biggest worry for new school year: PollAs the July 1 opening of the new school year approaches, people are most concerned about measures to protect children from Covid-19, according to the results of an opinion survey by the Suan Dusit Rajabhat University or Suan Dusit Poll. The poll was conducted online on 1,253 people throughout the country on June 23-27 to compile their greatest concerns as schools prepare to open nationwide. The respondents were allowed to give more than one answer to each question. Asked what the schools should do to contain Covid-19, 45.74% said they should have clear-cut preventative measures for children to follow; 32.27% said they should make sure children wear face masks, wash their hands and observe social distancing rules; 16.08% were of the opinion that teaching and learning methods should be adjusted to maintain hygiene standards; 15.13% said schools should be disinfected both before and after class; and 6.50% said teachers should be role models for children regarding protection against Covid-19. Asked what government agencies should do, 42.40% said they should have clear-cut measures against Covid-19; 24.67% said they should provide sufficient funds and equipment for teaching and learning; 17.20% said schools should be regularly examined by authorities; and 12.80% said funds should be allocated to subsidise parents' burdens for children's tuition fees and travel.
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June 28, 2020 05:03 UTC
China sent martial artists to India border before deadly clash: state media
China sent martial artists to India border before deadly clash: state mediaAn Indian fighter jet flies over Leh, the joint capital of the union territory of Ladakh, on June 25, 2020, part of a show of strength after a border showdown between Delhi and Beijing. BEIJING: China reinforced its troops near the Indian border with mountain climbers and martial arts fighters shortly before a deadly clash this month, state media reported. India said Thursday that it had reinforced troops in the contested Himalayan border region, saying it was matching a similar buildup by China. The new troops were recruited with the aim of "strengthening the border and stabilizing Tibet," China National Defense News said. India claims Chinese troops ambushed Indian soldiers and forced them down a ridge where they had gone to remove a Chinese "encroachment".
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June 28, 2020 03:56 UTC
Huawei controversy opens field for 5G challengers
Huawei controversy opens field for 5G challengersTechnicians of South Korean telecom operator KT check an antenna for the 5G mobile network service in Seoul. Washington has pushed allies to bar Huawei, a Chinese telecom giant, from building next-generation 5G mobile networks, claiming its equipment can be used to spy for Beijing. Britain has encouraged Washington to form a club of 10 democratic nations that could develop its own 5G technology, but there has been little movement so far. But building a successful 5G network is no simple task. In building its 5G network, Samsung has so far focused on North America and parts of the Asia-Pacific region.
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June 28, 2020 03:33 UTC
Myanmar extends travel ban, curfews to contain Covid-19 spread
Myanmar extends travel ban, curfews to contain Covid-19 spreadA barber works at his mobile hair salon in Yangon on June 17, 2020. The nightly 12am to 4am curfew remains in place, along with the ban of gatherings of more than five people. Exceptions are made for funerals and work-related matters. United Nations officials, diplomats and foreign nationals who need to enter Myanmar on relief flights or other transport arrangements for urgent meetings and for compelling purposes must obtain exceptions from a Myanmar mission. It also asked all visitors to follow the instructions of the Ministry of Health and Sports.
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June 28, 2020 03:33 UTC
France pulls plug on country's oldest nuclear plant
France pulls plug on country's oldest nuclear plantThe sun is setting on the Fessenheim nuclear powerplantFESSENHEIM (FRANCE) - France's oldest nuclear power plant will shut down on Tuesday after four decades in operation, to the delight of environmental activists who have long warned of contamination risks, but stoking worry for the local economy. The Fessenheim plant, opened in 1977 and already three years over its projected 40-year life span, became a target for anti-nuclear campaigners after the catastrophic meltdown at Fukushima in Japan in 2011. - 'Island of prosperity' -France's ASN nuclear safety authority has said reactors can be operated beyond 40 years only if ambitious safety improvements are undertaken. Without Fessenheim, France will still have 56 pressurised water reactors at 18 nuclear plants generating some 70 percent of its electricity. Only the United States, with 98, has more reactors, but France is by far the world's biggest consumer of nuclear energy.
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June 28, 2020 03:11 UTC
Measures against Covid-19 at schools most concerned: Suan Dusit Poll
Measures against Covid-19 at schools most concerned: Suan Dusit PollAs the July 1 opening of the new school year is drawing near, people are most concerned about measures taken at schools to prevent children from Covid-19, according to the results of an opinion survey by the Suan Dusit Rajabhat University or Suan Dusit Poll. The poll was conducted online on 1,253 people throughout the country on June 23-27 to compile what they are concerned about when schools nationwide are open on July 1. The respondents were allowed to give more than one answer to each question. Asked what the schools should do to contain Covid-19, 45.74% said they should have clear-cut preventive measures for children to follow; 32.27% said they should make sure children wear face masks, wash hands and observe social distancing rules; 16.08% were of the opinion that teaching and learning methods should be adjusted to maintain hygiene standards; 15.13% said schools should be disinfected both before and after class; and, 6.50% said teachers should be models of children regarding protection against Covid-19. As for the government and agencies concerned, 42.40% said they should have clear-cut measures against Covid-19; 24.67% said they should provide sufficient funds and equipment for teaching and learning; 17.20% said schools should be regularly examined by concerned authorities; and, 12.80% said funds should be allocated to subsidise parents' burden for children's tuition fees and travel.
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June 28, 2020 02:48 UTC