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Fleeing the North, adrift in South Korea
News, Associated Press, Published on 05/04/2016
» A middle-aged man is walking through a quiet Seoul neighbourhood when he suddenly stops. He lights a cigarette, cupping his hands to shield the flame from the winter wind, and takes a deep draw, remembering how things used to be. He's a former policeman, a broad-shouldered man with a growling voice and a crushing handshake.
US criticises new police powers for Thai military
Associated Press, Published on 05/04/2016
» WASHINGTON - The United States on Monday urged Thailand to limit the role of its powerful military after the ruling junta gave military officers new police-like powers to arrest and detain criminal suspects.
Vietnam warns of dire impact from planned Mekong dams
Associated Press, Published on 05/04/2016
» HANOI -- Vietnam has predicted “very high adverse effects” on the Mekong River environment and economy if 11 proposed dams are built on its lower mainstream.
Customs seizes B28m in African ivory at Suvarnabhumi
Associated Press, Published on 05/04/2016
» Customs officials said Tuesday =they seized 315 kilogrammes of African elephant tusks worth more than 28 million baht at Suvarnabhumi airport.