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Refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi makes a triumphant return to Australia landing in Melbourne, ending a two month ordeal that saw him jailed in Thailand and threatened with forced return to his native Bahrain.. IMAGES of Hakeem al-Araibi's arrival
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urges voters to back the referendum on rights and recognition for Indigenous citizens, as voters begin to cast their ballots. SOUNDBITE
The United Nations calls for an independent investigation into the deaths of at least 23 people after about 2,000 migrants tried to cross from Morocco into Spain last week. SOUNDBITE
A Rwandan government spokesperson has confirmed that people seeking asylum in the country after arriving from the UK, who have their claims rejected will still be eligible to apply for residence in Rwanda. She also emphasises that migrants will be able to apply for relocation, "the new arrivals will be free to come and go as they please" she adds. SOUNDBITE
Some foreign visitors are returning to Bangkok's tourist destination Grand Palace as Thailand reopen to vaccinated tourists from "low-risk" countries. IMAGES
Bangkok, Oct 14 (EFE/EPA).- The Thai Ministry of Transport announced the free installation of a special acrylic barrier in cabs to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 pandemic in preparation for the reopening of the country for tourists. From 01 November 2021, Thailand will reopen to fully vaccinated foreign tourists from at least 10 low-risk countries without quarantine requirements, boosting the tourism industry and economy. (Camera: RUNGROJ YONGRIT). SHOT LIST: TAXIDRIVERS DROVE WITH NEW INSTALLED ACRYLIC PARTITION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND TRANSPORT IN BANGKOK, THAILAND.