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75 years of India’s Independence
News, Published on 14/08/2021
» India marks its 75th Independence Day on 15 August 2021. Global celebrations for the anniversary were formally launched on 12 March 2021 with 75 weeks of festivities called ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
UN condemns Myanmar's jailing of writer
AFP, Published on 03/06/2015
» GENEVA - The United Nations on Wednesday condemned Myanmar's jailing of a writer for urging religious tolerance, calling on authorities to release him and instead prosecute extremists inciting violence against minorities.
Shooting spree on DC naval base leaves 13 dead
AFP, Published on 16/09/2013
» A former US naval reservist opened fire at a base in the heart of Washington on Monday, killing 12 people and exchanging fire with police before losing his own life.
Monasteries decline as TV and smartphones grip Bhutan
AFP, Published on 08/08/2013
» Kencho Tshering, a red-robed Buddhist monk, takes a call from the King of Bhutan's office, then duly dashes off to start a ceremony praying for a break in the monsoon rains.
Thai monks rebuked over 'ostentatious' jet ride
AFP, Published on 18/06/2013
» The behaviour of Thailand's Buddhist clergy has been thrust under the spotlight after footage emerged of three monks flying in a private jet, wearing earphones and sunglasses and travelling with a Louis Vuitton luxury bag.
Obama greets Myanmar's Thein Sein
Associated Press, Published on 21/05/2013
» WASHINGTON - In a long-awaited White House visit, President Barack Obama on Monday (Tuesday morning Thailand time) told Myanmar's president that he appreciates the Asian leader's efforts to lead the country in "a long and sometimes difficult, but ultimately correct, path to follow" toward democracy.
Buddhists enraged by toilet in France
Online Reporters, Published on 27/02/2013
» A French hotel that decorated rooms in a fake "Little Buddha" theme went a step too far when it used toilet covers with an image of the Buddha's head, Thai Buddhists said Wednesday.