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Muslim separatists fear breakdown of talks
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/12/2013
» Despite their different strategies and goals for the southern peace process, members of Muslim separatist movements who have engaged in southern peace talks with the government over the past 10 months share the same sentiment on the political crisis in Bangkok. They all fear that the peace process may be doomed.
Ecclestone backs Horner to succeed him as F1 chief
AFP, Published on 23/11/2013
» Formula One commercial boss Bernie Ecclestone broke his silence on Friday when he revealed that Red Bull team chief Christian Horner is his choice to succeed him and run the sport.
China one-child change 'small but crucial'
AFP, Published on 16/11/2013
» Beijing's relaxation of its hugely controversial one-child policy is an attention-grabbing first step, but it will have to usher in greater changes if China is to tackle its looming demographic timebomb, experts say.
Rights activists cautious on China reforms
AFP, Published on 16/11/2013
» Human rights activists on Friday voiced caution over China's promises to loosen its one-child policy and shut down labor camps, fearing that abuses would still take place in different forms.
Non-violence push has 'mixed success'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/11/2013
» Even with the impressive global success rate of non-violent over violent campaigns during the last century, there remains a lot more to do in the Asia-Pacific region, peace advocates say.
Akeyuth suspects plead not guilty
Online Reporters, Published on 28/10/2013
» Six people charged in connection with the murder of real estate businessman Akeyuth Anchanbutr on Monday pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against them.
Security alert in deadly Philippine village elections
AFP, Published on 28/10/2013
» Police and troops were on high alert across the Philippines on Monday as millions of voters went to the polls to choose village leaders, with 22 people killed in pre-election violence.
US report says little progress on China rights
AFP, Published on 11/10/2013
» A US government commission said Thursday that China's human rights record has not improved under the country's new leadership and raised concerns on issues from minority rights to forced abortion.
Charter ruling favours Pheu Thai for now
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 07/10/2013
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party and its ally, the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship, or the red shirt movement, have always held the Constitution Court in deep mistrust and contempt for being biased against them.
'Pirate' wanted online black market to change world
AFP, Published on 04/10/2013
» The man known as "Dread Pirate Roberts" saw the potential for his online black market for drugs and other illegal wares as a way to free the world from government "coercion."