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Western diplomats deny Thai accusation
Associated Press, Published on 11/04/2019
» Western diplomatic missions responded on Wednesday to charges from Thailand's foreign ministry that they violated protocol by observing a Thai politician being charged by police with sedition, calling their action standard diplomatic practice.
Party fields transgender PM candidate
Associated Press, Published on 15/02/2019
» As Pinit Ngarmpring, he was a CEO and sports promoter, well known in the world of Thai soccer. Now, under her preferred new name of Pauline Ngarmpring, she's pursuing a bid to become the country's first transgender prime minister.
Future Forward's Thanathorn charged with computer crime
Associated Press, Published on 24/08/2018
» Police acting on a complaint by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) have officially charged the leaders of the Future Forward Party with violating the Computer Crime Act, which could result in five-year prison terms.
US Senate rejects immigration bills
Associated Press, Published on 16/02/2018
» WASHINGTON: The Senate has left hundreds of thousands of "Dreamer" immigrants in limbo, rejecting rival plans that would have spared them from deportation and strengthened the nation's border security.
Transgender whistleblower Manning to run for US Senate
Associated Press, Published on 14/01/2018
» NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland, US: Chelsea Manning intends to run for the US Senate in Maryland, returning the transgender former soldier to the spotlight after her conviction for leaking classified documents and her early release from military prison.
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong freed on bail
Associated Press, Published on 25/10/2017
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's highest court freed pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong and Nathan Law on bail Tuesday pending an appeal of their prison sentences after they were convicted of sparking massive protests in 2014.
UK polls open after campaign marred by attacks
Associated Press, Published on 08/06/2017
» LONDON -- Polling stations across Britain opened for national elections amid heightened security Thursday as one senior police official said the country was living through “unprecedented times'' following a series of terror attacks in recent weeks.
Dissent erupts in Communist Party after Obama visit
News, Associated Press, Published on 31/03/2016
» Days after US President Barack Obama's historic visit, the leaders of Cuba's Communist Party are under highly unusual criticism from their own ranks for imposing new levels of secrecy on the future of social and economic reforms.
Suu Kyi loyalist confirmed for Myanmar presidential race
Associated Press, Published on 11/03/2016
» NAY PYI TAW -- A longtime confidante of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi was confirmed Friday in a parliamentary vote as one of the three final candidates to be Myanmar's next president.
Obama arrives in Asia for summits
Associated Press, Published on 17/11/2015
» MANILA - United States President Barack Obama landed in Southeast Asia Tuesday for string of summits with Asian leaders, a visit he had hoped would highlight progress in his seven-year charm offensive in the region - but was instead overshadowed by the fight against Islamic terrorism in the Middle East.