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Premier Justin Trudeau notches a win as Canada accepts Saudi refugee
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau notched himself a political win ahead of Canadian legislative elections by granting asylum to the teenage Saudi girl fleeing her parents, experts here say.
Thailand deploys rainmaking planes as pollution chokes Bangkok
Thailand is set to deploy rainmaking planes to seed clouds in an effort to tackle the pall of pollution that has shrouded the capital in recent weeks.
![Rahaf Alqunun, left, says she's fleeing abuse by her family and wants asylum in Australia [Thai immigration police via AP]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/08102209-324x235.jpg "Saudi teen Rahaf Alqunun due to arrive in Canada for asylum")
Saudi teen Rahaf Alqunun due to arrive in Canada for asylum
An 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her family saying she feared for her life, was due to arrive in Canada on Saturday, after being granted asylum in the North American country.
Saudi asylum seeker in Thailand deletes Twitter account over ‘death threats’
The 18-year-old Saudi asylum seeker who fled her family to Thailand and harnessed the power of Twitter to stave off deportation on Friday abruptly suspended her account, with friends saying she had received death threats.
Saudi teen Rahaf Alqunun who fled ‘abusive’ family given UN refugee status
A Saudi teenager who fled from her "abusive" family has been declared a legitimate refugee by the United Nations, the Australian government has said.
UNHCR investigates Rahaf Alqanun’s case for asylum
The UN's refugee agency said on Tuesday it was investigating the case of Saudi teenager Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun who fled from her family and barricaded herself inside a Bangkok airport hotel to prevent Thailand expelling her.
Thailand admits Saudi woman Rahaf Alqunun seeking asylum
Thailand's immigration police chief has announced that the young Saudi woman seeking passage to asylum in Australia will be temporarily admitted to the country for evaluation by the UN refugee agency.
Court rejects bid to block deportation of Saudi woman
A Thai court Monday rejected an attempt to block the deportation of a Saudi woman who made a desperate plea for asylum, saying she feared for her life after escaping an abusive family.
Injunction filed with Thai court to stop deportation of ‘fleeing’ Saudi woman
Eighteen-year-old Saudi Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun said she was fleeing her “abusive” family while travelling in Kuwait, and had flown to Thailand in the hopes of reaching Australia to seek asylum.
Saudi Arabia to notify women of divorce by text message
Saudi courts will notify women by text message when they get divorced, in a new regulation that took effect on Sunday, officials said.
![A Saudi woman was stopped by Saudi and Kuwaiti officials when she landed in Bangkok's airport and her travel document was forcibly taken from her [Romeo Gacad-AFP-Getty Images]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/06152641-324x235.jpg "Saudi woman held at Bangkok airport fears death if repatriated")
Saudi woman held at Bangkok airport fears death if repatriated
A Saudi woman held at Bangkok airport said she would be killed if she is repatriated by Thai immigration officials, who have confirmed the 18-year-old was denied entry to the country.
Spike in bomb and grenade attacks in Thailand’s restive south
Junta leader Prayut Chan-O-Cha decried “opportunists” on Saturday after a wave of coordinated bomb attacks by suspected insurgents hit Thailand’s Muslim-majority “deep south” in the lead-up to the New Year holidays.
Miss Philippines Catriona Gray crowned 2018 Miss Universe
Miss Philippines was crowned Miss Universe on Monday in Bangkok after a trailblazing ceremony praised for featuring its first transgender candidate but marred by gaffes about the English-speaking ability of two Asian contestants.
Claude Puel: Leicester injury concerns are understandable
Claude Puel says he is not surprised fitness has been an issue for his Leicester players during a difficult period for the club.
Outrage as 13-year-old Thai boxer die in ring
Thais have reacted with shock and anger after a 13-year-old boxer died during a charity bout, reviving calls for a ban on fights between children in the brutal Muay Thai martial art.
Alicia Keys left voiceless at Thai mall launch
A three day, $30 million launch party for Bangkok's biggest and flashiest mall got off to a rocky start on Friday night when its star guest Alicia Keys was briefly left voiceless by a dodgy sound system.
Boxer dies after knockout in WBC title match
An Italian boxer, Christian Daghio, has died after he was knocked unconscious during a fight in Thailand.
Leicester City footballers pay last respects to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in Bangkok
Players and staff from Leicester City were set to arrive in Bangkok Sunday to attend a mourning rite for the club’s chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, whose death last week in a helicopter crash stunned the Premier League club.
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