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US urges new elections in Thailand
AFP, Published on 08/05/2014
» WASHINGTON - The United States on Wednesday called for a "peaceful" resolution to political tensions in Thailand and new elections after the Constitutional Court dismissed the caretaker prime minister and nine ministers for abuse of power.
Court to rule on PM on Wednesday
AFP, Published on 06/05/2014
» The Constitutional Court said on Tuesday it will rule on May 7 whether to remove caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from office for abuse of power.
New red shirt leader warns of battle ahead
AFP, Published on 17/03/2014
» A firebrand hardliner who was a core leader of Thailand's red shirts in the country's massive 2010 protests has been chosen to head the pro-government movement, saying Sunday that a "big fight" lay ahead.
Army accused of killing Cambodians
AFP, Published on 14/03/2014
» PHNOM PENH - Cambodia's military on Friday accused Thai troops of killing 15 villagers who illegally crossed the border to log for valuable timber.
US urges probe into Thailand attacks
AFP, Published on 01/03/2014
» WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday called on Thailand to investigate "politically-motivated" attacks, denouncing the deaths of several children as "horrifying."
Dozens of arrests at protest site
AFP, Published on 18/02/2014
» Police arrested dozens of opposition protesters during an operation Tuesday to seize back besieged government buildings in the capital Bangkok, a senior official said.
Controversial monk at vanguard of Thai street protests
AFP, Published on 29/01/2014
» A saffron-robed monk takes to the stage in the Thai capital and urges cheering protesters to fight a "black-hearted" government - testing a taboo in the devout kingdom about clerics getting involved in politics.
US urges Thai dialogue
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» WASHINGTON - The United States on Monday urged ally Thailand to find a peaceful way to resolve deep differences as it applauded restraint shown so far by authorities faced with major protests.
UN leader launches Thai mediation effort
AFP, Published on 11/01/2014
» UN leader Ban Ki-moon said Friday he had launched a bid to head off a violent showdown next week between followers of caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and the opposition.
Indian PM to step down after polls
AFP, Published on 03/01/2014
» India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Friday he will step down after elections due this year even if his Congress party defies predictions and sweeps to power for a third consecutive term.