RUSSIAN FORCES TO STAY IN MALI TO FIGHT TERRORISM: KREMLIN. (PHOTO).

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 Russian forces to stay in Mali to fight terrorism: Kremlin The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the country's government battle terrorists following an offensive over the weekend by Tuareg-led separatists and terrorists. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked by a reporter how Russia responded to a purported statement from the terrorists saying they wanted Russia to leave Mali. "Russia's presence there is, in fact, due to the need identified by the current government. Russia will continue, including in Mali, to combat extremism, terrorism and other harmful phenomena and will continue to provide assistance to the current government," said Peskov, AFP reported. The Russian Defence Ministry had claimed on Tuesday that units of its African Corps prevented an attempted coup on April 25, 2026 in Mali. It said in a statement that the African Corps units "inflicted irreparable losses" on superior ...

DRUNK DRIVERS IN THAILAND,WILL NOW BE SENTENCED TO THE MORGUE TO WORK,AS PUNISHMENT.

                  Anyone caught drunk driving in Thailand will be sent to work in a morgue under new measures which aim to reduce the country's high rate of road fatalities,and it is approved by the Thai government.The Bangkok post reports that those convicted of the offense could be sentenced to time at a hospital morgue.Thai courts sentence those convicted of drunk driving to community service,which uually entails roadside work or helping hospital staff treat those involved in car crashes but the country's Probation Department said it does not have as much of an impact.Nonjit Natepukka,a senior official is quoted in the Telegragp as saying ''We think the intensity that comes from working in a morgue will help give those doing community service a clearer picture of what happens after accidents caused by drink driving''.The announcement came on the eve of the Songkran festival,which is seen as one of the two most dangerous times on Thai roads,the other being western New Year.With a surge in traffic on the roads,combined with an increase in alcohol consumption,the two holidays have been branded the ''Seven Deadly Days'' with an estimated 2.3 people dying per hour during the festivals and 160 injured.More photos below.                                                                        

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