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Thai army says white phosphorus shells not subject to ban
Online Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025
» The Royal Thai Army on Tuesday rejected as misleading Cambodian allegations about its use of phosphorus munitions, saying the shells generate smoke and are not banned by international law.
Ukrainian commandos prepare Bakhmut skirmish
AFP, Published on 17/03/2023
» CHASIV YAR (UKRAINE) - Crouched in a small forest, the leader of a Ukrainian commando unit briefs his troops before their mission to counter Russia's offensive to capture the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine.
A disappearing river
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/03/2021
» Artist Disorn Duangdao is one of the many people who has seen the Mekong River in Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai, change from muddy brown to an aquamarine colour. Although the blue river looks beautiful to tourists, it is actually a sign that the river is starving of vital sediment because dams in China are preventing it from flowing downstream. Another negative impact caused by the dam is that the river has dried up so much that the rocks in the bed can be seen for the first time.
Woman shot dead protesting China-backed mine in Myanmar: govt
AFP, Published on 23/12/2014
» YANGON - A woman protesting against a controversial Chinese-backed copper mine in Myanmar has been shot dead, a government spokesman said on Tuesday, announcing an investigation into how police handled the latest clash at the site.
Myanmar defends protest response
AFP, Published on 26/04/2013
» Myanmar authorities defended the police handling of a land protest near a Chinese-backed mine, state media reported Friday, accusing villagers of attacking them with petrol bombs, sticks and stones.