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US Travel Ban 2.0 begins: What you should know
Associated Press, Published on 30/06/2017
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's first, temporary ban on travellers from seven majority-Muslim nations was short-lived, but it sparked confusion, panic and anger that lasted through months of court rulings. The Supreme Court is now taking up the case in the fall. In the meantime, the government can enforce parts of a second version of Trump's order.
Promises unmet as Thailand tries to reform shrimp industry
Associated Press, Published on 22/09/2016
» SAMUT SAKHON - Facing international pressure for failing to stop human trafficking in its seafood sector, Thailand promised almost a year ago to compensate victims of slavery and industry leaders vowed to bring all shrimp processing in-house.
US contractor liable for worker abuse
Associated Press, Published on 25/03/2014
» HONOLULU - A federal judge has found a US labour contractor liable for discrimination and abuse of hundreds of Thai workers at Hawaii farms.
Transgender bill sets debate on toilets
Associated Press, Published on 21/03/2013
» PHOENIX - One US state lawmaker wants to link public bathroom use to birth certificates in what civil rights advocates call the nation's toughest anti-transgender measure.