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Nigerian cities in lockdown after emergency decree
AFP, Published on 01/01/2012
» Nigeria began the new year Sunday under a state of emergency in areas targeted by Islamist attacks as soldiers patrolled hard-hit cities in a bid to end spiralling violence in Africa's most populous nation.
'The Protester' won't go away in 2012
News, Published on 01/01/2012
» All in all it looks to be another interesting and possibly chaotic year as nations around the globe try to adjust to new economic realities. At the core of these adjustments should be policies aimed at spreading around wealth and opportunity rather than concentrating it in the hands of a few
The things that I'm certain will happen in 2012, Even though I'm sure they won't happen
Spectrum, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 01/01/2012
» The top stories, the bombastic personalities and the tragic events _ the news is a dish of vibrant tastes. You know them. You lived through them. News that made you laugh, columns that made you cry; stories that had you foaming at the mouth, developments that left your stomach churning.
Thai-China deals signed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/12/2011
» Historic Agreements to lessen use of US dollar in Thai-China trade & to work together on water management, energy & education.
Ladyboy flight attendants
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/12/2011
» Thai charter airline makes history by being the first to employee ladyboys as flight attendants serving passengers on flights.
Bahrain releases female blogger pending trial
AFP, Published on 21/12/2011
» Bahraini authorities on Tuesday ordered the release on bail of Shiite female blogger Zainab al-Khawaja, whose rough arrest was exposed worldwide through YouTube.
Floods: New rice seeds on the way
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/12/2011
» With climate change, floods, droughts & plant diseases making lives of farmers more difficult, Thai scientists have developed stronger seeds (Photo: Walailak Keeratipipatpong).
Injustice for the poor
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/12/2011
» With criticism of court decisions illegal, court cases costly, lengthy & victory unlikely, continuing inequality & injustice for the poor is the result.
Mahidol Awards: Rotavirus, prozac & depression
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/12/2011
» Discoverers of rotavirus & antidepressant Prozac as well as psychiatrist working on depression given the award this year.
New web censorship worries
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/12/2011
» Police say people have nothing to worry about with its proposed procurement of a web censoring system since it won't be used inappropriately.