Trump Heats up Culture War in Appeal To Wisconsin Voters
MOSINEE, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump stepped up his rhetoric Thursday on cultural issues, aiming to boost enthusiasm among rural Wisconsin voters as he tries to repeat his path to victory four years ago.
China Has Uptick in Imported Coronavirus Cases
BEIJING — China says imported coronavirus cases surged to 32 over the previous 24 hours.
Tropical Storm ‘Noul’ to Slam into Isaan This Weekend
BANGKOK — Meteorologists said Thursday the northeastern region will be hardest hit by the incoming tropical storm Noul this weekend.
Wonderfruit 2020 is Cancelled Due to Coronavirus
BANGKOK — Find somewhere else to gyrate (or take drugs) while wearing ponchos and Native American headdresses – Wonderfruit Festival is cancelled this year, organizers said Wednesday.
Cash-Strapped Thai Airways Sells Dough Fritters on Silom
BANGKOK — Thailand’s former national airline launched a street food stall at its office on Silom Road selling pa tong go, or deep fried dough fritters, in a bid to make money as the company goes through bankruptcy habilitation.
Khaosod English Files Police Complaint Against ‘The Thaiger’ Website
Khaosod English is taking legal action against the management of a website known as “The Thaiger” for serial copyright infringement.
Divers May Have Found US Submarine Lost in WWII South of Phuket
BANGKOK (AP) — Divers have found what they believe is the wreck of a U.S. Navy submarine lost 77 years ago in Southeast Asia, providing a coda to a stirring but little-known tale from World War II.
No Emergency Training for Crew on California Boat Where Fire Killed 34
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Crew members on a dive boat say they were never instructed on emergency procedures before a predawn fire swept through the vessel as it was anchored off the Southern California coast, killing 34 people as they slept below deck, according to federal documents released Wednesday.
Foreigners in Japan Targeted for Discrimination Due to Virus
OITA (Kyodo) — Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, there have been increasing reports that foreigners living in areas with prominent international communities in Japan are being subject to discrimination and hateful remarks.
Yoshihide Suga Named Japan’s Prime Minister, Succeeding Abe
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Parliament elected Yoshihide Suga as prime minister Wednesday, replacing long-serving leader Shinzo Abe with his right-hand man.
