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Military shot Italian journalist, court decides
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/05/2013
» Who fired the gun & why not known, no order to shoot unarmed civilians but bullet came from soldier's direction, military remains untouchable.
Thaksin call-in the highlight of red rally
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/05/2013
» Thaksin Shinawatra had everyone's attention as he made a video call to his red-shirt supporters gathered at Ratchaprasong to commemorate the violent crackdown ending their 2010 protest.
3 women freed after 10 years in captivity
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/05/2013
» Three women have been rescued from a house in the US city of Cleveland after having been held captive for 10 years. Three brothers have been arrested in the case.
For superstar boxer's 2nd wife, a knockout surprise 3rd wife
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/03/2013
» Last week, 19-time world champion Khaosai Galaxy told his family he was going to watch football with friends. Now he has a new wife.
Latin American pope chosen
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/03/2013
» Tens of thousands of people in St Peter's Square on Wednesday celebrated with Argentina Latin America's first pope – Jorge Mario Bergoglio – with many hoping he will revolutionise the Church.
Face from the past
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/02/2013
» The face of England's King Richard III was revealed on Tuesday for the first time in 500 years following a reconstruction of his skeleton which was found buried underneath a car park. AFP photo
Riot in central Bangkok: Charity concert blows up
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/01/2013
» 700 police brought in to break up fight between rival gangs at Ad Carabao & Sek Loso concert; fight goes on for 3 hours, national anthem played to stop.
Trial by Facebook
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/01/2013
» Rich bank manager runs away from accident but when the whole thing is posted to Facebook his family decides to pay up.
Thailand's police corruption problem
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/12/2012
» More and more Thais have their own experiences with bad cops & the bad image they create hurts the tourism industry & brings loss of face at a national scale.
Taxes: Big govt bills, lower corporate taxes
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/12/2012
» Big govt spending plans & corporate tax reductions (30% falling to 20%) means govt has to find new taxpayers & tax sources quickly.