Cher in Pakistan to send off elephant she worked to free

 

 

Kaavan, an elephant waiting to be transported to a sanctuary in Cambodia, is seen beside a crate during a farewell ceremony at the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad, Pakistan November 23, 2020. REUTERS/Saiyna Bashir

 

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - American singer Cher arrived in Pakistan to send off Kaavan, the elephant she has spent years trying to free, before he is moved to a sanctuary in Cambodia on Sunday.

 

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Thai authorities admit "Billion Baht" quarantine has been massive cash cow for economy

 

 

Image: Bangkok Biz News

 

The head of Thailand's Health Service Support Department has admitted that state and local quarantine in Thailand has brought in a huge amount of money for hotels and the economy.

 

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One domestic case among five new Covid-19 patients

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The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Saturday reported five new cases, including a domestic patient.

 

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Bangkok's air quality improves to 'very good'

By THE NATION

 

 

Bangkokians this morning enjoyed "very good" air quality as pollution levels dipped sharply.

 

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New York's 'Santacon' bar crawl canceled by COVID-19

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Revelers dressed as Santa Claus take part in the event called Santacon at Times Square in New York City, U.S., December 14, 2019. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Santacon, an annual bar crawl in which thousands of young people dressed in Santa Claus costumes roam — or stagger — through the streets of Manhattan, has been canceled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, organizers said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194372-new-yorks-santacon-bar-crawl-canceled-by-covid-19/

 

Iran's leader promises retaliation for nuclear scientist's killing

By Parisa Hafezi

 

FILE PHOTO: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks live on television after casting his ballot in the Iranian presidential election in Tehran June 12, 2009. REUTERS/Caren Firouz/File Photo

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's supreme leader promised on Saturday to retaliate for the killing of the Islamic Republic's top nuclear scientist, who the West and Israel believed was the architect of a secret Iranian programme to make weapons.

 

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Brexit negotiations restart in person as clock ticks down

 

 

European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier wearing a protective face mask is seen in London, Britain November 28, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Face-to-face negotiations between Britain and the European Union over a trade deal restarted on Saturday, in a last-ditch attempt to find agreement with just five weeks to go before their current relationship ends.

 

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Ethiopian forces begin offensive on Tigray capital, say a diplomat and Tigrayan forces leader

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed meets with African Union (AU) envoys in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia November 27, 2020, in this picture obtained from social media. TWITTER/@PMETHIOPIA via REUTERS/File photo

 

ADDIS ABABA/NAIROBI (Reuters) - Ethiopian government forces began an offensive to capture the regional capital Mekelle in the rebellious northern Tigray region on Saturday, said a diplomat in direct contact with residents, and the leader of Tigrayan forces.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194378-ethiopian-forces-begin-offensive-on-tigray-capital-say-a-diplomat-and-tigrayan-forces-leader/

 

Malaysia will hold an election after coronavirus is over - PM

By Joseph Sipalan

 

FILE PHOTO: Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin poses for a picture at the parliament, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia November 26, 2020. Malaysia Information Department/Zarith Zulkifli/Handout via Reuters/File Photo

 

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia will hold a general election when the novel coronavirus pandemic is over, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Saturday, shortly after he averted a showdown by winning parliamentary support for his administration's budget.

 

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New Year drink driving crackdown: Slogan to change - drunks to stick their fingers in their nose

 

 

Image: Daily News

 

Thailand's DPM and health minister spoke to the press after a meeting to decide on the course of action regarding drink driving at New Year and other alcohol related matters.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194381-new-year-drink-driving-crackdown-slogan-to-change-drunks-to-stick-their-fingers-in-their-nose/ 

 

Video: Yikes! Mum is just in time to save baby child from huge centipede

 

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

A video that was featured on national TV showed the moment that a mother grabbed her little child as a large centipede approached.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194386-video-yikes-mum-is-just-in-time-to-save-baby-child-from-huge-centipede/

 

Thailand again considers 10 day quarantine for some tourists

 

 

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A Thai doctor representing the health ministry once again suggested that Thailand should reduce quarantine to ten days from 14 to spur tourism.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194387-thailand-again-considers-10-day-quarantine-for-some-tourists/

 

One dead in Thalang motorbike crash

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Police and rescue workers at the scene of the accident. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A 19-year-old man was pronounced dead following a collision between his motorbike and a car on Thepkrasattri Road in Thalang in the early hours of this morning (Nov 28).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194389-one-dead-in-thalang-motorbike-crash/

 

Two shot dead in a Chiang Mai bar during 'brawl'

By THE NATION

 

 

Hunt is on for a man who is suspected of shooting dead two people in a karaoke bar in Chiang Mai province late on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194391-two-shot-dead-in-a-chiang-mai-bar-during-brawl/

 

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