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Does a coyote-dancing gay monk spell end of Buddhism?
News, Arglit Boonyai, Published on 14/01/2012
» The ear-slapping customs official abusing his power at Suvarnabhumi Airport was not the only act of inappropriate behaviour caught on camera this week. Video footage of a man dancing like a Soi Cowboy coyote dancer has also been circulated through social networking sites and the Thai media.
5 park officials wanted for poaching elephants
Published on 14/01/2012
» PHETCHABURI: Police have issued warrants for the arrest of five national park officials suspected of being involved in elephant poaching in Kaeng Krachan National Park in the province.
US Marines grilled over Taliban urination video
AFP, Published on 14/01/2012
» Four US Marines seen in a video urinating on bloodstained corpses of Afghan militants have been questioned over the scandal, which has deeply embarrassed the military, American officials said on Friday.
US to restore ties with Burma
AFP, Published on 14/01/2012
» The United States said Friday it would restore full diplomatic ties with Burma to reward its government for a prisoner release hailed by President Barack Obama as a big step towards democracy.
US trade gap rises
AFP, Published on 14/01/2012
» The US trade deficit rose in November from the previous month to $47.8 billion dollars on a modest rise in imports and a slight fall in exports, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Tevez could play for Man City again, says Platt
AFP, Published on 14/01/2012
» Carlos Tevez could play for Manchester City again, according to assistant manager David Platt, after the want-away striker's proposed transfer to AC Milan collapsed on Thursday.
'Knut The Dreamer': Berlin Zoo picks memorial to bear
AFP, Published on 14/01/2012
» Fans of Knut, the cuddly polar bear that captured hearts worldwide, will soon be able to visit a memorial at Berlin Zoo after the winning design for the shrine was unveiled Friday.
Syrians rally in support of rebels as Russia backs ally
AFP, Published on 14/01/2012
» Thousands protested Friday in support of the rebel Free Syrian Army as Moscow kept up its opposition to calls for tougher action against ally Damascus, calling them flagrant attempts at regime change.
Ferguson stands by Scholes return
AFP, Published on 14/01/2012
» Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has defended his decision to recall Paul Scholes out of retirement after suggestions the 37-year-old's return was a "regressive" step for his side.
Medvedev impatient over Sochi delays
AFP, Published on 14/01/2012
» President Dmitry Medvedev on Friday ordered the government to ensure facilities for Russia's 2014 Winter Olympics were finished on time, in a rare official show of impatience with the sluggish progress.