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Follow the US election in English (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/11/2016
» Voters in the United States have begun making their choice for president, a contest largely between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump. The quickest, most up-to-date news will be in English so here is a chance for you to follow the news and improve your English at the same time.
China still furious over S. China sea ruling; Rivals refuse to celebrate (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/07/2016
» China angrily maintained its refusal to accept the ruling of the UN-backed tribunal in The Hague which rejected its claim to vast areas of the South China sea, but there were soothing words from Manila.
Deadly spiders found in Kanchanaburi cave
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/01/2016
» English learners: Read through the story and decide if this is something you should worry about.
Extreme weather: The record El Nino
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/12/2015
» Flooding in Britain, drought in Thailand, fires in Australia, tornadoes in Texas – all are being blamed on a record-breaking El Nino with some help from climate change.
'Three teams' of attackers, French police say
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/11/2015
» French police have identified three teams of gunmen wearing suicide vests who killed at least 129 people in Paris's worst ever attacks that were claimed by the Islamic State group.
Historic China-Taiwan meet scheduled (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/11/2015
» Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Singapore this weekend in the first meeting between leaders from the rivals since 1949. Taiwanese pro-independence groups say the move is aimed at influencing the upcoming presidential election.
Coup! (updated Monday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/05/2014
» Continuing coverage of Thailand under military rule. Today, the coup-makers start to win some powerful friends as they start a multi-billion baht payback to farmers. Meanwhile, detentions, releases and protests continue.
Obama wins second term
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/11/2012
» My goal today is to help you follow the election coverage in English as much as possible. I'll be updating this throughout election day, focusing mainly on the results of the election, but also on the language used to report the results.
Thai skeet shooter aims for Olympic gold
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/07/2012
» One athlete supporters of the Thai national team should watch is skeet shooter Sutiya Jiewchaloemmit.
Anger over Nazi show
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/09/2011
» Students dressed as Nazis at a Chiang Mai school's sports day festival has drawn an angry reaction both here and abroad.