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Smile, Anwar's here
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/01/2023
» Anwar Ibrahim's rise to power as Malaysia's prime minister and his upcoming visit to the kingdom has rekindled hope for a return of peace to the far South, according to experts.
Boluarte calls for Peru 'truce' as protesters mass again in Lima
AFP, Published on 25/01/2023
» LIMA - Peru's President Dina Boluarte called Tuesday for a "national truce" to end weeks of nationwide unrest as protesters again clashed with police in the capital to press for her resignation and fresh elections.
Brazil's Lula sacks army commander after anti-government riots
AFP, Published on 22/01/2023
» BRASíLIA - President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sacked the commander of Brazil's army Saturday, two weeks after an election-denying mob loyal to his far-right predecessor ransacked the halls of power in Brasilia.
Peru closes Machu Picchu as protesters face arrest in Lima
AFP, Published on 22/01/2023
» LIMA - Peru closed its famed tourist site Machu Picchu Saturday as authorities expelled protesters from a Lima university where they have been sheltering as they wage relentless anti-government demonstrations in the capital.
Tensions rise as thousands of protesters expected in Peru capital
AFP, Published on 19/01/2023
» LIMA - Lima was on edge Thursday as thousands of protesters were expected in Peru's capital for an anti-government rally following weeks of unrest that have left 43 people dead.
Peruvians defy state of emergency, mobilize for major new protest
AFP, Published on 16/01/2023
» LIMA - Lima and other Peruvian regions were under a renewed state of emergency even as opponents of President Dina Boluarte began mobilizing toward the capital ahead of a major demonstration Monday, the latest in weeks of deadly unrest.
Peru president insists 'I won't resign' as protests rage
AFP, Published on 14/01/2023
» LIMA: Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has insisted she will not step down, after another day of protests and roadblocks across the country saw calls for her resignation and the arrest of a trade union leader with alleged links to Maoist rebels.
Bomb kills defence volunteer in South
Waedao Harai, Published on 11/01/2023
» NARATHIWAT: A territorial defence volunteer was killed and two others injured in a bomb attack followed by a shooting in Si Sakhon district of this southern border province on Wednesday.
Lula slams far-right 'terrorism' as Brazil clears protest camps
AFP, Published on 09/01/2023
» BRASíLIA - Brazilian security forces cleared protest camps Monday and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned "acts of terrorism" after a far-right mob stormed the seat of power in the capital, in chaotic scenes that triggered global shock.
Hong Kong's travel sector struggling with shortage of staff, coaches
Published on 28/12/2022
» Hong Kong's tourism sector has struggled to secure more manpower and coaches ahead of a proposed full reopening of the mainland Chinese border next month and needs government subsidies to recover from almost three years of Covid-19 travel curbs, industry leaders have said.