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US soldier apologizes for Afghan shooting rampage
AFP, Published on 23/08/2013
» A US Army sergeant who pleaded guilty to killing 16 villagers in a shooting spree in Afghanistan has apologized to his victims' families and said his behavior was cowardice.
Deadly Egypt clashes hit army-backed transition
AFP, Published on 16/07/2013
» Overnight clashes in Cairo between security forces and supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi left seven people dead, health officials said Tuesday, as Egypt's interim leadership called for national reconciliation.
Three British soldiers killed in Afghanistan blast
AFP, Published on 01/05/2013
» Prime Minister David Cameron said Wednesday that Britain was paying a "very high price" in Afghanistan after three soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb.
All 7 dead in cargo plane crash at Afghan airbase: NATO
AFP, Published on 30/04/2013
» A civilian cargo plane crashed shortly after take-off at a huge US-run airbase in Afghanistan on Monday, killing all seven crew members on board, officials said.
UN in Syria talks offer, warns against war crimes
AFP, Published on 03/03/2013
» The UN chief and his Syria envoy said Saturday they are prepared to broker peace talks between the regime and opposition, as Damascus ally Iran said Bashar al-Assad would stand again for president in 2014.
Iran says Syria's Assad will fight 2014 election
AFP, Published on 02/03/2013
» Syria's close ally Iran said on Saturday that President Bashar al-Assad will take part in next year's presidential election and that it is up to the Syrian people to choose their own leader.
West African bloc seeks urgent UN aid for Mali force
AFP, Published on 19/01/2013
» West African leaders Saturday sought urgent UN aid for a regional force to fight Islamists in Mali as President Francois Hollande said French troops would remain as long as needed to stamp out "terrorism".
50 years of rivalry
Asia focus, Published on 24/10/2012
» This month marks the 50th anniversary of China’s military attack on India, the only foreign war that communist-ruled China has won. Yet that war failed to resolve the disputes between the world’s two most populous countries, and its legacy continues to weigh down the bilateral relationship. While their economic heft is drawing increasing international attention, their underlying strategic rivalry over issues ranging from land and water to geopolitical influence in other regions usually attracts less notice.
Elite troops no South remedy
News, Published on 17/10/2012
» Lt Gen Paradorn Pattanathabutr deserves credit for taking a new look at the old problem of violence in the deep South. But the army veteran's proposed solution of yet more military force requires much debate and refinement.
Chalerm: Media helping to stir up southern unrest
Online Reporters, Published on 09/08/2012
» The media is partly to blame for the problems in the far South because they give the violence too much news coverage, and there are also evil politicians behind the insurgency, Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung said during the House meeting on Thursday.