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Thai support for Palestine welcomed
News, Published on 21/01/2012
» The Muslim community in Thailand and academics have welcomed the government's decision to officially recognise the state of Palestine, saying it would make Thailand "a friend" in the eyes of the Muslim world.
Towards an Asean declaration of human rights
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 20/01/2012
» A much awaited outcome of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations's commitment to human rights in 2012 will be the finalisation of an Asean instrument on human rights, particularly in the form of a Human Rights Declaration. It will underline the perception and position towards human rights in this region. The drafting process under the Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), is now in full swing and is expected to gather momentum leading to a crescendo in the next few months.
Buddhist texts go digital
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 14/01/2012
» Venerable Phra Brahmagunabhorn (P.A. Payutto) is one of Thailand's most highly respected monks and a leading scholar of Thai Theravada Buddhism. His profound knowledge of Buddhist scriptures is widely recognised and his moral conduct greatly admired. He is also well informed about current social issues, knowledgeable about modern fields of study and has been able to apply Buddhist teachings to analyse and solve problems facing society these days.
Burma frees leading political prisoners
AFP, Published on 13/01/2012
» Burma pardoned prominent dissidents, journalists and a former premier Friday under a major prisoner amnesty, intensifying a surprising series of reforms by the army-backed regime.
Karen sign Burma cease-fire
AFP, Published on 12/01/2012
» The Burmese government and one of the country's leading ethnic rebel groups signed a ceasefire on Thursday, raising hopes of an end to one of the world's longest-running civil conflicts.
Burma govt and Karen rebels sign ceasefire
AFP, Published on 12/01/2012
» Burma's government and one of the country's leading ethnic rebel groups signed a ceasefire on Thursday, raising hopes of an end to one of the world's longest-running civil conflicts.
Taiwan-China ties could falter after poll: experts
AFP, Published on 11/01/2012
» Taiwan's warming ties with China could slow down or even freeze if President Ma Ying-jeou fails in Saturday's vote to secure a new mandate for his Beijing-friendly platform, analysts say.
UK's patronising tone
News, Published on 07/01/2012
» I found the article ''UK-Asean relations for the 21st century'' (BP, Opinion, Jan 6) fascinating _ which is to say, very patronising. I am trying to understand the British foreign minister's statement that ''...we have a shared interest in maintaining security in a region which has some of the world's most important shipping routes... tackling common threats such as... nuclear proliferation, cyber-crime, and climate change''.
Afghan president flexes muscles against West: analysts
AFP, Published on 06/01/2012
» The Afghan government, angry at being sidelined over peace talks, flexed its muscles Thursday by ordering the takeover of a US military prison and parading British detainees at a news conference.
US undecided on inmate release for Taliban talks
AFP, Published on 05/01/2012
» The United States said it has taken no decision to release prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay in order to boost negotiations aimed at ending the 10-year war with the Taliban in Afghanistan.