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2020-12-31T12:05:27Z

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Following is a summary of current odd news briefs. Unscary 'Brexit monster' takes a turn in Rotterdam ahead of Jan. 1 border controls The "Brexit Monster," a furry blue mascot created by the Netherlands to personify problems linked to Britain's EU departure, made an appearance at the Port of Rotterdam on Tuesday to warn that customs controls are coming on Jan. 1. "'Deal or no deal' is, for the port operations, not relevant," said Mark Dijk, the port's Brexit coordinator. Monolith or just trash? Metal sculpture in Utah appears to have been demolished The mysterious metal column found [http://www.channel4.com/news/standing%20inexplicably standing inexplicably] in a remote part of Utah's desert last month was knocked down and dismantled by a group of men who considered it "trash," according to a photographer who documented the object's demise. As images of the object gleaming amid dusty red rocks spread online, many noted a vague resemblance to the so-called "monoliths" in Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film "2001: A Space Odyssey," prompting strained jokes about a possibly extraterrestrial origin. Kaavan, Pakistan's lonesome elephant, starts new life in Cambodia Pakistan's lonely elephant Kaavan arrived in Cambodia by cargo plane on Monday to start a new life with 600 fellow pachyderms at a local sanctuary, the result of years of campaigning for his relocation by American singer Cher. Cher was on the tarmac at the airport of Cambodia's second-biggest city Siem Reap to greet the elephant and met the vets who accompanied Kaavan on his long journey in a custom-made crate, with more than 200 kg (441 lbs) of food to keep him busy. Mystery monolith vanishes in Romania - alien action or [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] local prank? A shiny metal monolith vanished on Tuesday from Romania's mountainous Neamt county, four days after its sudden appearance close to an ancient Dacian fortress sparked speculation it may be related to a mystery structure seen in the United States. A similar alien-looking pillar, was spotted in a Utah desert in the United States about two weeks ago. It disappeared after generating much excitement internationally among science-fiction fans, hearkening to Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film, "2001: A Space Odyssey," based on a novel by Arthur C. Clarke. Orsted wins right to stick with 19th century physicist's name Danish energy group Orsted has won a dispute with descendants of scientist Hans Christian Orsted over the legal right to use his name, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday. The company changed its name from DONG Energy - short for Danish Oil and Natural Gas - to Orsted in 2017, saying it was a celebration of the 19th century Danish physicist, after a switch from fossil fuels to being the world's largest developer of offshore wind farms. French rescuers rig crane to help obese man stuck in home French rescuers had to go to extremes to evacuate a man suffering from morbid obesity from his flat on Tuesday, after he was immobilized in his home following an accident last year. Some 50 rescuers and a crane were used in the operation in the southern city of Perpignan. Estimated to weigh between 250 and 300 kilos (550 lbs to 660 lbs), [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] the man, identified as "Alain P." had been unable to move from the floor after falling out of bed a year ago. He will now be hospitalized for several months as doctors tend to his needs and try and help him lose body fat. From hijabs to cosplay, Indonesian finds calling in cat fashion makeovers It may not be haute couture, but former Indonesian school teacher turned tailor Fredi Lugina Priadi has found a lucrative market for his cat fashions, creating unique costumes and cosplay outfits for cats. After quitting his job as a teacher, he tried his hand at a number of businesses, including running a motorbike repair shop, before stumbling upon cat fashions, an idea from one of his cat-loving cousins. Wagging tails: therapy dog cheers Spanish special-needs kids during COVID Surrounded by parents and teachers, five children with disabilities in a Spanish special-needs school cannot hide their excitement when Soul the therapy dog walks in wagging her tail. "What we have noticed a lot during the time of the pandemic is that they pay much more attention to the dog," special education teacher Meritxell Arias told Reuters as the children laughed and petted the golden retriever, who also appeared to be smiling. Change is in the hair: Thai royalist turns rebel Mitree Chitinunda was such a devoted Thai royalist that he had the king's portrait cut into his hair last year, but politics like [http://www.homeclick.com/web/search/search.aspx?Ntt=fashion fashion] and hairstyles is changing in Thailand. Mitree latest hairstyle shows the "Hunger Games" salute of the pro-democracy protesters who are demanding reforms to curb the power of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in addition to a new prime minister and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tua du lịch thái lan] new constitution. Giant Japanese robot spurs hopes for tourism after virus hit An 18-meter (60-foot) "Gundam" robot that can walk and move its arms was unveiled in Japan on Monday amid hopes that it will help invigorate tourism hit by COVID-19. The robot is modeled after a figure in "Mobile Suit Gundam," a Japanese cartoon first launched in the late 1970s about enormous battle robots piloted by humans. The series spawned multiple spin-offs and toys and gained a worldwide following.

A Fisherman Working For £500-a-month Has Stumbled Across What Is Possibly The World s Biggest Blob Of Ambergris - Worth £2

2020-12-30T18:49:48Z

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A fisherman working for £500-a-month has stumbled across what is possibly the world's biggest blob of Ambergris - worth £2.4 million. Ambergris - or whale vomit - is considered a sea treasure and floating gold because of an odourless [/news/alcohol/index.html alcohol] that is extracted to make a perfume's scent last longer. Naris Suwannasang, 60, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] saw several pale rock-like pale lumps washed up on a beach when he was walking by the sea in Nakhon Si Thammarat, southern [/news/thailand/index.html Thailand]. He called his cousins to help him take the items home, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] where they started examining the unusual discovery. To their astonishment, the large rocks appeared to resemble ambergris, a rare secretion from whales which is used as an expensive ingredient in perfume production - such as Chanel No5 - to make its scent last for longer. The family tested the surface by burning it with a lighter, [http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&global=1&q=causing causing] it to melt instantly while giving off a musky smell, giving them further confirmation of their find. <div class="art-ins mol-factbox news floatRHS" data-version="2" id="mol-2e141bb0-331d-11eb-94b9-ed9a4e283b5f" website fisherman finds 'the world's biggest' blob of whale vomit

Beijing Maintain Perfect Record To Advance In Asian Champions League

2020-12-30T14:21:22Z

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By Michael Church HONG KONG, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Beijing Guoan brushed aside Melbourne Victory on Friday as they handed the Australians a 2-0 defeat to confirm their place in the last 16 of the Asian Champions League while South Korea´s Ulsan Hyundai also moved to the verge qualifying for the competition´s next phase. The Chinese Super League side joined Japan´s Vissel Kobe by securing their place in the knockout rounds of the tournament, which is being held on a centralised basis in Doha after play was suspended earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Las Palmas midfielder Jonathan Viera gave Bruno Genesio´s side the lead with nine minutes on the clock when he finished off a flowing move with a shot into the bottom corner that left goalkeeper Max Crocombe flatfooted. Ten minutes before the break Zhang Yuning doubled Beijing´s advantage when he took Viera´s pass with his back to goal before turning and shooting low and to the left of Crocombe. The win means Beijing top group E with a maximum 12 points from four games while Chiangrai United reignited their hopes with a last-gasp 2-1 win over former finalists FC Seoul. An 89th minute goal from Brazilian striker Bill - his second of the game - earned the side from Thailand their first-ever win in the competition as they moved level with Melbourne and to within three points of second-placed FC Seoul. Ulsan Hyundai, meanwhile, picked up their third win in four games with a 2-0 victory over Perth Glory to take command of group F, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] with Kim Do-hoon´s side three points ahead of second-placed FC Tokyo. Ulsan needed a pair of late goals for the second game in a row to see off the Australians, claiming all three points three days after defeating Richard Garcia´s side in their previous meeting. Junior Negrao fed Kim In-sung to score as Ulsan hit Perth on the break three minutes from time and, two minutes later, the Brazilian was on hand to score from 10 yards out after a layoff from Bjorn Johnsen. FC Tokyo moved into second following their 2-1 win over Shanghai Shenhua, which came courtesy of second-half goals from Leandro and Shuto Abe. Perth remain [http://lerablog.org/?s=pointless pointless] at the bottom of the group and are now out of the reckoning for a last 16 berth. Doha is hosting 15 teams from the east of Asia in the postponed Asian Champions League, with the group phase continuing until Dec. 4. The knockout rounds begin on December 6, with the final to be played on Dec. 19. Iranian club Persepolis have already qualified for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] the decider after advancing through the western half of the draw in October. (Reporting by Michael Church, editing by Larry King)

Kylie Moore-Gilbert s First Days Of Freedom Have Been Marred By The Release Of Propaganda Videos Which Contain Intimate Wedding Pictures And Claim She Is A Spy For Israel

2020-12-30T10:24:04Z

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Kylie Moore-Gilbert's first days of freedom have been marred by the release of propaganda videos which contain intimate wedding pictures and claim she is a spy for Israel. The Australian-British academic was freed last week after spending more than two years in detention in [/news/iran/index.html Iran] on spying charges she and the Australian government vehemently deny. The propaganda videos, put together by a group alleging they are Iranian-American lawyers, were shared in the wake of Dr Moore-Gilbert's release. There are selfies of the academic with her [/news/israel/index.html Israeli] husband Ruslan Hodorov and pictures of the couple at the altar on their wedding day in 2017. The Iranian regime has also claimed he is an Israeli spy. Kylie Moore-Gilbert's first days of freedom have been marred by the release of propaganda videos which contain intimate wedding pictures and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] claim she is a spy The video included images from Dr Moore-Gilbert's 2017 wedding (pictured) to her Israeli husband Ruslan Hodorov Dr Moore-Gilbert is seen in the videos during her travels before she was arrested and there are photos of her in army greens, which the video alleges are from a Israel training camp in Haifa, [ ] reported. 'After being [http://www.paramuspost.com/search.php?query=recruited&type=all&mode=search&results=25 recruited] by the Israeli spying services, she succeeded in being accepted at the University of Cambridge in England,' one of the videos, which is in Farsi, claims. 'She also got her British citizenship.' RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-9000125/Ex-soldiers-pride-seeing-spy-wear-jacket-rescue-Kylie-Moore-Gilbert.html Inside story behind why Australia's top spy wore a jacket...] [/news/article-9004295/Australian-Kylie-Moore-Gilbert-gives-emotional-statement-freed-Iranian-jail.html 'Never-ending, unrelenting nightmare': Aussie academic Kylie...] Share this article Share According to the videos, Dr Moore-Gilbert's husband sought asylum in Israel in the 1990s. 'He was also an officer in the Israeli army. Ruslan, Kylie's husband, after a while started working in a spying establishment under the cover of an Australian company belonging to one of the members of the (Israeli) internal security services,' one of the videos claims. 'Ruslan, through his manager, introduced Kylie to one of the officers in Mossad (the Israeli spy agency) by the name of Zoohar. He (Ruslan) sends an email to Kylie and mentions that she will meet with this security officer and discuss issues related to the Middle East.' The Australian-British academic was freed last week after spending more than two years in detention in Iran on spying charges she and the Australian government vehemently deny The Twitter page which shared the videos often makes and shares pro-Iran regime posts. Dr Moore-Gilbert touched down in Canberra on Friday afternoon, passing on the message to a friends and colleagues-run Twitter account which published it on Tuesday while she undergoes two weeks in mandatory hotel quarantine. In the short note, she said she was blown away and touched by the 'incredible efforts' of those who campaigned for her release. The propaganda videos, put together by a group alleging they are Iranian-American lawyers, were shared in the wake of Dr Moore-Gilbert's release 'I can't tell you how heartening it was to hear that my friends and colleagues were speaking up and hadn't forgotten me,' Dr Moore-Gilbert wrote. 'It gave me so much hope and strength to endure what had seemed like a never-ending, unrelenting nightmare. 'My freedom truly is your victory. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.' Prime Minister Scott Morrison last week described Dr Moore-Gilbert as 'an extraordinarily intelligent, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tua du lịch thái lan] strong and courageous woman' and hailed her return as a 'moment of pure joy'. The Middle Eastern studies lecturer at Melbourne University was arrested at Tehran's airport in 2018 after attending an academic conference. She was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment on spying charges. The Australian government has refused to confirm reports that her release was secured as part of a prisoner exchange. Three Iranian prisoners were released from Thailand earlier this week. <div class="art-ins mol-factbox news" data-version="2" id="mol-61459b60-3428-11eb-8b0c-09261df25ff5" website attacks Aussie Kylie Moore-Gilbert with propaganda videos

Thailand Places To Visit And Things To Explore

2020-12-29T23:01:32Z

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id="mod_41082704"> Thailand is believed to be one of the most popular tourist - and honeymoon - travel destination. Rich nature and special culture merge and create unique atmosphere that attracts more and more tourists every year. Thailand is an amazing destination that has a lot to offer a traveler, whether you're staying for just a week, or are taking a long-term exploration of the country. The islands in Thailand are famous for their wonderful beaches, laid back vibe and excellent activities, such as scuba diving. Save yourself from frustrations and embarrassment and learn a little about Thailand before your first trip there. Thailand has long been considered one of the best budget-friendly destinations in the world. It's safe for solo travelers, has activities for all types of adventurers and is very easy on the bank account. I wanted to share a fun-filled day that I had in Krabi, Thailand to show how easy it is to explore on as little as $20 a day. Famous island: Ko Khao Phing Kan is an island in Thailand, In Phang Nga Bay northeast of Phuket. Since 1974, when it was featured in the James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun, Khao Phing Kan has been popularly called James Bond Island. Traditions The Yee Peng festival in Northern Thailand is the lantern Festival every backpacker is dreaming about. I've been there and I'll tell you where you can raise your lantern in Chiang Mai. Here in Chiang Mai, our favourite is the Chiang Mai Gate Market or Talat Pratu Chiang Mai, located in the south inside the moat and open 24/7. If you get there in the afternoon or evening, you will find a great variety of street food, but if you go in the morning, you will be able to find a small fruit paradise. Call it a walk-in natural pharmacy. Here is a list of a few remarkable fruits we've eaten in Thailand. Khao Sok National Park in south Thailand (near Phuket, Krabi, Khao Lak) boasts a spectacular landscape of limestone rock formations and ancient rainforest and can be best explored by boat or kayak or on foot (jungle treks). You can stay in tree houses and floating huts on a lake, or try glamping in luxury safari tents at Elephant Hills camp. Ko Khao Phing KanKhao Sok National Park in south Thailand Yee Peng festival Places to explore : Explore Bangkok's Chatuchak Weekend Market. Features: Great food, bargain prices, authentic goods, and sensory overload. Best time to go: Every stall is open on Saturdays and Sundays (get there early — 9am or so) - 6pm. Dive right into the largest outdoor market in Thailand (and probably all of Southeast Asia), which covers 35 acres and contains over 15,000 stalls. The deeper you explore, the deeper you'll go into a fascinating menagerie of exotic birds, hand-carved teak furniture etc. A floating market is a market where goods are sold from boats. Originating in times and places where water transport played an important role in daily life, most floating markets operating today mainly serve as tourist attractions, and are chiefly found in Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. Koh Mook - It's a beach that is not visible from the ocean, you have to swim through this small cave which opens up to a jungle with a hidden beach that was once used by pirates! Emerald Pool is also called Sa Morakot and was listed in Unseen Thailand situated at Klongtom district, Krabi,Thailand. The water here comes from thermal springs, originating deep underground in volcanic chambers. Also, visit Pattaya beach! It's a Beautiful Beach in Thailand. Main tourist Attraction. Tons to do for Cheap. Islands: Phi Phi Island Thailand - Destroyed by a Tsunami in 2002 this island has surely not become any less attractive than it was in the years before ! Shrouded with tourist from all over the globe Phi Phi is one very lively and energetic island of the coast of Thailand's Main land ! Maya Bay is the main tourist attraction of PhiPhi, Thailand, maybe due to the Beach being filmed there back in 1999. It looks like paradise! Kophangan is one of the main islands in Thailand and that is of course not for nothing. KoPhangan is the island of the fullmoon party. The party that attracts thousands of backpackers from all over the world. Tapu Island and Phing Kan Island - is the main tourist attraction which all tourist boat must stop for visiting and take a photograph . The front side of Tapu Island is very well-known by foreigners because it's one scene of the "James Bond " movie. Activities : Cave/Geological Touring View. Krabi Krabi is the most relaxing part to be in all of Thailand, it is a province that has the most stunning scenery imaginable, beautiful white beaches that stretch on for miles, a jungle and over 200 islands just of the coast. Krabi covers quite a large area so a lot of the attractions require a fair bit of attention and time. Bustling Krabi Town is majestically situated among impossibly angular limestone karsts jutting from the mangroves. Ao Nang Beaches in Krabi : Ao Nang is Krabi's vibrant tourist centre. It has the relaxed atmosphere of a small town, the beauty of a beach resort, and the unique friendliness that sets Thailand apart from the rest. Chatuchak Weekend MarketEmerald Pool Thailand's Main Attractions Bangkok's nightlife experiences are one of the main reasons so many people make the trip to this steamy metropolis year after year. One thing is certain, once the sun sets on Bangkok many parts of the city wake up and it seems every niche has been catered for. Temple of the Emerald Buddha - Thailand Bangkok's main tourist attraction, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is considered the most sacred in the country. The White Temple in Thailand is the creation of Thai artist Chaloemchai Khositphiphat who started building it back in 1998. He has completed only the first of 9 main buildings planned. In an interview, he said "I will dedicate all my life to this work. Also, I have at least 2 generations to continue it after my death. I estimate that it will take about 60-70 years to complete." A main tourist attraction in Thailand would be its many Buddhist temples. The one shown is called Wat Phra Kaew, and is considered to be the most sacred Buddhist temple throughout the country. At the northern end of Bangkok, the Ayutthaya was once considered it's own spectacular city. Now, it has become a major tourist attraction, brimming with ruins and intriguing ancient buildings. This ancient city features a blend of great architectural styles like Sukothai, Lobpuri, Dvaravati, Persian and many more. The main attraction of the town is the French Colonial architecture, with more than 800 old buildings still intact Battambang has the best preserved architecture in South-East Asia. Prasat Hin Phimai boasts some of the most impressive Khmer ruins in Thailand. Though built as a Mahayana Buddhist temple, the carvings also feature many Hindu deities as explained in the visitor [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] center. Some Customs: Light Festival in Ghent, BelgiumItalian family Luminaire de Cagna created the main attraction in the Ghent Light Festival. The spectacular light Cathedral was build with 55.000 energy efficient LED lights. Usually held in January. Phuket FantaSea Show and Buffet, a round trip Phuket FantaSea is a Thai cultural theme park - the world's first entertainment park that presents Thai Culture and Tradition as its main theme. Mingun Paya Mingun is a town in northwest Myanmar (Burma) located 11 km up the Ayeyarwady River located on the west bank from Mandalay. Its main attraction is the ruined Mingun Pahtodawgyi. Tham Lod Cave in Soppong (Northern Thailand) is considered one of Thailand's most impressive caves, partly for its size, partly for its attractive limestone stalactite formations and partly for the unusual coffin cave hidden within the main cave. Koh Panyee : Fishing village in Thailand, notable for being built on stilts by Indonesian fishermen. The population consists of roughly 200 families or between 1,500 and 2,000 people descended from 2 seafaring Muslim families from Java. The village includes a floating soccer pitch. Nowadays this is one of the main attractions on tours of Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, often serving as a lunch stop. Some of the main attractions in Khorat are Khmer ruins. Scattered around the province, these products of ancient wisdom shines through time. One of the Thailand's finest Khmer ruins can be seen here next to Mon and Lao sites. In addition, Khorat has an abundance of natural attractions in its forests, hills, wildlife and waterfalls that are easily accessible in locations such as Khao Yai National Park. Thailand/Erawan National Park: is one of the many wonderful national parks in Thailand. This park, in particular, encompasses almost 550 sq km of great mountain tops and valleys. The main attraction here is the Erawan waterfalls, which is of 7 levels and is without a doubt the most beautiful falls in all of Asia. Erawan National Park is one of the most famous national parks in Thailand. 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