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Election officials bar door to buccaneer activist
Associated Press, Published on 28/09/2018
» Sombat Boonngamanong, a publicity-savvy activist seeking to run in the upcoming election, has learned one of the unwritten rules of Thai politics: pirates need not apply.
Sweden faces weeks of uncertainty after close election
Associated Press, Published on 10/09/2018
» STOCKHOLM: Sweden woke Monday to the prospect of weeks of political uncertainty after the country's two rival blocs failed to secure a clear governing majority in elections that saw a boost for a far-right party amid growing discontent with large-scale immigration.
Former Australian PM Turnbull quits parliament
Associated Press, Published on 31/08/2018
» CANBERRA: Deposed Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has resigned from parliament, triggering a by-election that could bring down the unpopular conservative government.
Australia's 'accidental prime minister' promises stability
Associated Press, Published on 24/08/2018
» CANBERRA: Australia's new Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday promised a stable government at the end of a tumultuous week in which his predecessor was forced out of office, 13 ministers resigned and Parliament was shut down for an afternoon.
S.Korea court extends Park's lengthy prison term
Associated Press, Published on 24/08/2018
» SEOUL: A South Korean high court on Friday extended the lengthy prison sentence of former President Park Geun-hye for corruption in office.
Future Forward's Thanathorn charged with computer crime
Associated Press, Published on 24/08/2018
» Police acting on a complaint by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) have officially charged the leaders of the Future Forward Party with violating the Computer Crime Act, which could result in five-year prison terms.
Australian on trial in Cambodia testifies he is not spy
Associated Press, Published on 23/08/2018
» PHNOM PENH: An Australian filmmaker on trial in Cambodia on charges of endangering national security defended himself Thursday under cross-examination, declaring the evidence shows he is a journalist, not a spy or political operative.
Microsoft uncovers more Russian attacks
Associated Press, Published on 21/08/2018
» Microsoft has uncovered new hacking attempts by Russia targeting US political groups ahead of the midterm elections.
Cambodian king pardons 4 jailed land rights activists
Associated Press, Published on 21/08/2018
» PHNOM PENH: A prominent leader of Cambodia's land rights movement and three female activists imprisoned with her were freed Monday under a royal pardon.
Malaysia lobbies for Chinese help amid fiscal woes
Associated Press, Published on 20/08/2018
» BEIJING: Malaysia's leader said Monday that he hoped China would sympathise with his country's fiscal problems as he met with the country's leaders after suspending multi-billion-dollar construction projects financed by Chinese loans.