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Thai coup draws swift condemnation
Published on 23/05/2014
» The military takeover in Thailand draws swift international condemnation, with the United States saying it is reviewing its military aid and other dealings with its closest ally in Southeast Asia. Sarah Toms reports. - REUTERS
Out with the old
Bangkok Post, Published on 23/05/2014
» On May 23, armed military officers are the only individuals at protest sites of both the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) after the National Peace and Order Maintaining Council (NPOMC) told all protesters to go home. Meanwhile, 155 key figures involved with the current political conflict have been summoned by Gen Prayuth Chan-Ocha, the junta leader and head of the NPOMC. Elsewhere, a small group made up mostly of university students took to the streets to protest against the coup. (Video by Jetjaras na Ranong, Chumporn Sangvilert and Nattawat Watanasuwan)
World Cup trophy makes stop in Tokyo
AFP, Published on 23/05/2014
» Rugby's Webb Ellis Cup, awarded to the winner of the World Cup, has made its first stop in Tokyo of a global tour to promote the 2015 edition in England.
Reform, lawmaking bodies in pipeline
Online Reporters, Published on 23/05/2014
» A reform council and a national assembly will be set up to fill the void and work on national reform before a new election can be held, diplomats in Thailand were told on Friday.
Prayuth sends letter to King
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/05/2014
» Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has already informed His Majesty the King about the seizure of the ruling power, the coup leader told a meeting on Friday.
Yingluck brought to 'safe house'
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/05/2014
» Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been taken into custody after reporting to the coup makers on Friday.
Landon Donovan absent from US World Cup squad
AFP, Published on 23/05/2014
» Landon Donovan, the United States' all-time leading scorer, was left off the 23-man squad named by Jurgen Klinsmann for the 2014 World Cup.
Africa World Cup triumph may be some way off
AFP, Published on 23/05/2014
» Brazilian legend Pele predicted an African team would lift the World Cup before the end of the 20th century, but it could be some time yet before it comes true.
Curfew hits businesses hard
Business, Published on 23/05/2014
» Bangkok, the sleepless City of Angels that stays alive around the clock, is now only half-awake. Since the military staged a coup on Thursday and announced a 10pm-5am curfew, many businesses have suddenly been forced to adjust their business hours. And that has inevitably affected their operations and sales.
Cuban comments on bigotry stir debate
AFP, Published on 23/05/2014
» With the NBA in turmoil over racially charged remarks by Donald Sterling, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was finding Thursday just how tricky even discussion of bigotry can be.