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Cambodia protests killings by Thai soldiers
Published on 12/02/2015
» PHNOM PENH — Cambodian opposition party lawmakers have written a letter to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to protest against alleged extrajudicial killings of Cambodians in Thailand, according to a copy of the letter released Thursday.
Manila protests China's 'harassment'
Kyodo News, Published on 05/02/2015
» The Philippines on Wednesday lodged protests against China's alleged harassment of Filipino fishermen in two incidents off Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea in January, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.
Impeachment looms for embattled Thai ex-PM Yingluck
AFP, Published on 23/01/2015
» BANGKOK - The political future of embattled former Thai premier Yingluck Shinawatra will be determined Friday when the junta-appointed parliament votes on whether to impeach her, in a move that could reignite the country's bitter divisions.
Two Thais plead guilty to insulting royals in play
AFP, Published on 29/12/2014
» Two Thais accused of defaming the monarchy in a university play pleaded guilty on Monday amid an intensifying junta crackdown on perceived royal slurs under the kingdom's controversial lese majeste law.
Cambodia hits Thai killing of women
Kyodo News, Published on 18/12/2014
» Cambodia has sent a letter of protest against Thai soldiers who shot five Cambodian women, leaving one dead at the scene.
Cambodia opposition ends year-long boycott of parliament
AFP, Published on 22/07/2014
» Cambodia's main opposition party announced Tuesday that it had struck a deal with strongman premier Hun Sen to end its year-long boycott of parliament triggered by a disputed election.
Police disperse World Cup protest with tear gas
AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Police launched tear gas and stun grenades Sunday to disperse some 300 anti-World Cup protesters who tried to march toward Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium shortly before the Argentina-Germany final.
Brazil congratulates itself for World Cup success
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Well before the first kick-off, the World Cup was playing against the odds, with Brazil rushing to finish stadiums, chaos at airports and violent protests in the streets.
Rodriguez and Neymar grab spotlight at World Cup
AFP, Published on 29/06/2014
» James Rodriguez and Neymar showed the bright and sporting side of individual South American football talent in Saturday's last 16 matches at the World Cup in stark contrast to the furore sparked by the Luis Suarez biting incident.
Brazilians celebrate after World Cup scare
AFP, Published on 29/06/2014
» Brazilian fans launched fireworks, danced and breathed a huge collective sigh of relief after their team narrowly escaped an embarrassing World Cup exit.