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US freezes gun exports to Thailand and others
Published on 28/10/2023
» WASHINGTON - The US Commerce Deparrtment is halting exports of most US-made firearms to Thailand and other major markets for 90 days and reviewing its support of the country’s biggest gun trade show to ensure it “does not undermine US policy interests” — steps that could slow two decades of growth of gun sales abroad.
Myanmar junta likely using air strikes as 'collective punishment': Amnesty
Published on 01/06/2022
» Myanmar's military has likely used air strikes and artillery barrages as "collective punishment" against civilians opposing its coup, Amnesty International said Wednesday, accusing the junta of war crimes.
Karen commander suspended over massacre allegation
Published on 10/07/2021
» The largest Karen rebel group in Myanmar has suspended one of its key leaders, a spokesman said on Saturday, as it investigates an alleged massacre of civilians on its territory.
Activists' arrests raise temperature in Hong Kong
Published on 30/08/2019
» HONG KONG: Tensions have spiked in Hong Kong ahead of what could be a 13th straight weekend of protests, as police arrested several top opposition figures including Joshua Wong after banning a mass march scheduled for Saturday.
Hong Kong activist 'held in Thailand'
AFP, Published on 05/10/2016
» Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong has been detained on arrival in junta-run Thailand, his party and activists said Wednesday, where he was due at events marking the anniversary of a military crackdown.
Britain's highest court rejects Malaysia massacre appeal
AFP, Published on 25/11/2015
» LONDON - Britain's highest court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by relatives of 24 rubber plantation workers killed by British troops in Malaysia in 1948 for a public inquiry into the shootings.
Tense draw for Chinese, Japanese teams in Nanjing
AFP, Published on 12/03/2013
» Jiangsu Sainty played out a tense 0-0 draw with Japan's Vegalta Sendai under tight security but with no violent flare-ups Tuesday in Nanjing, scene of a notorious massacre by Japanese troops.
Thailand, Myanmar agree to strengthen cooperation
Published on 23/07/2012
» Thailand has pledged to support Myanmar in areas of human resources development, capacity-building for the Asean chairmanship in 2014, and infrastructure development, according to the joint press statement issued on Monday by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Israeli air strikes kill 16 in Gaza
AFP, Published on 10/03/2012
» Israeli air strikes on Gaza killed 16 Palestinians, including a top militant, medics said early Sunday, as militants fired 100 rockets into the Jewish state.