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Religious 'radicals' driving Myanmar unrest: experts
AFP, Published on 31/03/2013
» Two years after a repressive junta ceded power, Myanmar is grappling with a surge in religious extremism that experts trace to anti-Muslim "provocateurs" including radical Buddhist monks.
Hardline India leader edges closer to prime ministerial run
AFP, Published on 31/03/2013
» Controversial Indian politician Narendra Modi, tipped as the opposition's prime ministerial candidate in the 2014 general election, was elevated to a key post in his party on Sunday.
Philippines presses for payment over damaged reef
AFP, Published on 31/03/2013
» The Philippines on Sunday welcomed the removal of a US minesweeper that had been stuck on a protected coral reef for 10 weeks, but stressed that compensation must be paid for the environmental damage.
B105 bln approved for rice-pledging
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 31/03/2013
» CHACHOENGSAO - The cabinet on Sunday approved the Commerce Ministry's proposal for a budget of 105 billion baht for use in the rice-pledging scheme for the off-season produce of the 2012-2013 crop year, government spokesman Tossaporn Serirak said.
Mandela is improving, S. Africa government says
AFP, Published on 31/03/2013
» Nelson Mandela's condition has improved further, the South African government said as the ailing anti-apartheid icon spent his fifth day in hospital on Monday receiving treatment for a recurrence of pneumonia.
Indonesia president takes reins of crisis-hit party
AFP, Published on 31/03/2013
» Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono took full control of the ruling Democratic Party Sunday in a bid to salvage its tumbling popularity ahead of elections in 2014.
Opposition to oppose charter change
Pradit Ruangdit, Published on 31/03/2013
» Opposition whips on Sunday agreed to oppose the three charter amendment bills to be deliberated in a joint sitting of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the first reading on April 1-3.
Beatles album sells for $290,500
AFP, Published on 31/03/2013
» LOS ANGELES - A rare, signed copy of The Beatles' album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" has been sold for a record US$290,500 (8.7 billion baht) at auction, The Hollywood Reporter said.
Calm returns to Kenya after poll ruling sparks riots
AFP, Published on 31/03/2013
» Kenyan police maintained tight security on Sunday as calm returned after a court ruling upholding Uhuru Kenyatta's presidential election win sparked anger among his rival's supporters, leading to riots that left two people dead.
ExxonMobil cleans up after Arkansas oil spill
AFP, Published on 31/03/2013
» Emergency crews sent by US oil giant ExxonMobil worked Sunday to contain several thousand gallons of crude oil that spilled from a ruptured company pipeline in central Arkansas, the corporation said.