‘Anti-Fake News Center’ Responds After Rating Khaosod Story as Hoax
BANGKOK — Who fact checks the fact checkers?
Thailand Reports 2 More Cases of Coronavirus, 37 in Total
BANGKOK — The Ministry of Health on Tuesday said two more cases of Covid-19 infection were reported in Thailand, bringing the total tally to 37 since the outbreak began.
New Campaign Launched as Chinese Tourists ‘Drop by 90%’
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched a campaign here on Monday to help tourism operators showcase their products and services after a massive drop in tourists coming from China.
Drop Racism and Eat Local Chinese, British Food Critic Says
LONDON (Xinhua) — A British writer and food critic on Sunday expressed his solidarity with the local Chinese community, dismissing racial discrimination linked to coronavirus.
Japanese Get Creative in Face of Mask Shortages
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Desperate to protect themselves against the coronavirus that is sweeping parts of the planet, but unable to buy face masks due to shortages, people in Japan are going to unusual lengths with DIY solutions.
Russia Denies Interfering in US Elections, Domestic Affairs
MOSCOW (TASS) — Russia strictly observes the principle of non-interference into sovereign affairs of the United States, sealed almost 90 years ago, Russian Special Presidential Envoy for International Cooperation in Information Security Andrei Krutskikh told the Kommersant daily.
Syrian Father Teaches Daughter to Laugh When the Bombs Fall
BEIRUT (AP) — Abdullah Mohammed would do anything for his daughter, even forcing himself to laugh with her at the sound of bombs to help her overcome her fear.
Sanders Comments on Castro Could Pose Hurdles in Florida
MIAMI (AP) — Like many young voters in Florida, Jared Machado is concerned about rising sea levels, college tuition and landing a job when he graduates from the University of Florida in a few months.
China Sentences Swedish Bookseller to 10 Years in Prison
BEIJING (AP) — A court in eastern China announced Tuesday that it has sentenced Gui Minhai, a naturalized Swedish citizen, to 10 years in prison.
Mahathir Offers Resignation in Malaysian Political Upheaval
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad tendered his resignation to Malaysia’s king Monday while his political party quit the ruling alliance in a shocking political upheaval less than two years after his election victory.
