Larry King, Broadcasting Giant for Half-Century, Dies at 87
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Saturday. He was 87.
Hua Lamphong’s 100-Year Service To End in November, Gov’t Says
BANGKOK — The historic Bangkok Railway Station, or Hua Lamphong, will cease its operation later this year after a century of service, state railway officials said Friday.
Sarang Hae Yo! Shoe Thieves Flaunt K-Pop Pose to CCTV
SAMUT PRAKAN — Police on Friday they are seeking the arrests of four men who allegedly stole a pair of sneakers from an apartment in Samut Prakan province before returning them with an “I love you” sign in front of the security camera.
Japan Denies Reports That 2020 Games Will Be Canceled, Postponed
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan on Friday denied a news report that the government has privately concluded the Tokyo Olympics will have to be canceled due to the coronavirus and it is seeking to host them in 2032, the next available year.
New Chinese Film Praises Wuhan Ahead of Lockdown Anniversary
WUHAN, China (AP) — China is rolling out a state-backed film praising Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the 76-day lockdown in the central city where the coronavirus was first detected.
Bernie Sanders Spawns Splash of Memes With Inaugural Attire
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Wearing mittens made out of recycled materials and a warm winter jacket, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders pulled off a casual inauguration outfit — and vibe — that only he could.
In a First, Thai FDA Clears COVID Vaccine From AstraZeneca
BANGKOK — British pharmaceutical AstraZeneca became the first company to receive approval from the Food and Drug Administration to sell and distribute coronavirus vaccine for domestic use in Thailand.
Massage Spas, Gyms Among Venues to Reopen in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Starting Friday, a number of business venues including spas and fitness centers will be allowed to open in the capital after closing down for three weeks in a bid to curb the pandemic.
Analysis: Biden Faces a More Confident China After US Chaos
BEIJING (AP) — As a new U.S. president takes office, he faces a determined Chinese leadership that could be further emboldened by America’s troubles at home.
Foreign Visitors To Japan in 2020 Plunge 87.1%, Biggest Drop on Record
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Foreign visitors to Japan in 2020 plunged 87.1 percent from a year earlier, the biggest drop since 1964 when comparable data became available, the Japan Tourism Agency said Wednesday, as the coronavirus pandemic threw cold water on the country's inbound tourism boom.
