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Osaka withdraws from French Open after bitter row, reveals 'bouts of depression'
AFP, Published on 01/06/2021
» PARIS - Naomi Osaka said Monday she was withdrawing from the French Open following the bitter fall-out from her decision to boycott all media activity at the Grand Slam event, revealing she has "suffered long bouts of depression" and will now "take some time away from the court".
Federer makes winning French Open return as Swiatek, Medvedev progress
AFP, Published on 31/05/2021
» PARIS - Roger Federer kicked off only his second French Open campaign in six years with an impressive dismissal of Denis Istomin on Monday, while reigning women's champion Iga Swiatek and men's second seed Daniil Medvedev both reached round two.
Spokesman: Prosecutors won't indict Thanathorn
Online Reporters, Published on 22/04/2021
» Prosecutors are unlikely to indict Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit for applying to be an MP knowing he was not qualified as accused by the Election Commission, according to their spokesman.
China approves plan to veto Hong Kong election candidates
AFP, Published on 12/03/2021
» BEIJING - China's rubber-stamp parliament voted Thursday for sweeping changes to Hong Kong's electoral system -- including powers to veto candidates -- as Beijing moves to ensure that only "patriots" run the city following huge pro-democracy rallies.
Why China's Hong Kong crackdown could backfire
Asia focus, Published on 22/03/2021
» The Year of the Ox began darkly for the people of Hong Kong. On Feb 16, nine pro-democracy activists, including 82-year-old Martin Lee, the revered long-time leader of the city's Democratic Party, went on trial facing charges of illegal assembly.
Nakhon Si Thammarat by-election on March 7
Online Reporters, Published on 02/02/2021
» The Election Commission has set March 7 for a by-election in constituency 3 of Nakhon Si Thammarat, following the disqualification of Thepthai Senpong of the Democrat Party by the Constitutional Court.
Ruling adds to popular grievances
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 04/12/2020
» Anyone who has wondered or insinuated that the student-led protest movement for Thailand's fundamental reforms must somehow be sponsored by some foreign government or politically motivated agents at home need look no further than the Constitutional Court's unanimous decision to clear Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha of violating the 2017 charter by staying in army housing after retirement. In a 9-to-0 verdict, the nine-member bench sided with an army regulation over charter stipulations. The controversial verdict will exacerbate Thailand's political polarisation and add to popular grievances that are backing the student-led reform drive.
US preparing new sanctions over Hong Kong crackdown
Reuters, Published on 07/12/2020
» WASHINGTON: The United States is preparing to impose sanctions on at least a dozen Chinese officials over their alleged role in Beijing's disqualification of elected opposition legislators in Hong Kong, according to three sources, including a US official familiar with the matter.
US targets more Chinese officials, moves to welcome Hong Kong residents
AFP, Published on 08/12/2020
» WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday imposed new sanctions on Chinese officials over the clampdown on Hong Kong and took a step toward welcoming in residents of the city, as US leaders across the political spectrum voiced outrage at Beijing.
Eight Hong Kong activists arrested over security law protest
AFP, Published on 08/12/2020
» HONG KONG - Eight Hong Kong democracy activists including three former lawmakers were arrested Tuesday for their part in a July protest, the latest in a broad crackdown by authorities under a sweeping new security law.