Damocles’ sword over journalists
At least 547 media practitioners around the world welcomed New Year’s Day behind bars, according to a year-end report of French press watchdog Reporters Without Borders.
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160 Chiang Mai flights cancelled or rescheduled to avoid flaming lanterns
The changes affect 47% of flights scheduled to fly to and from Chiang Mai Airport over the two days.
Indonesian police arrest suspect in Coldplay ticket scam
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School in Seoul hires robots as cafeteria chefs
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6-year-old boy with ability to recall complex numbers sets 7 new S’pore records
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World’s best trash pickers compete in Shibuya
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Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Steel obstruction removed, ‘big news’ expected in few hours
Once the steel pipe is removed, only 6 more meters of drilling will be left to reach the 41 construction workers who are trapped inside the collapsed tunnel since November 12.
Para games highlight drive toward a barrier-free society
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Sonny Angels: The tiny cherub dolls that have stolen countless Gen Z girls’ hearts
First rolled out in 2004 by Japanese lifestyle company Dreams, the pocket-sized doll has gained renewed popularity in recent months internationally.