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US warns China against escalating air zone tensions
AFP, Published on 05/12/2013
» US Vice President Joe Biden warned China on Thursday against escalating a dispute over an East China Sea air zone, adding that regional peace and stability were in Beijing's interests.
Tibetan father sets himself alight in China
AFP, Published on 05/12/2013
» A father-of-two set himself on fire in protest at Beijing's rule in Tibetan regions, triggering clashes and a security crackdown, a US broadcaster and an overseas pressure group said Thursday.
Swann catch ensures honours even in 2nd Ashes Test
AFP, Published on 05/12/2013
» A leaping catch by Graeme Swann shortly before close of play kept England in contention against Australia on the opening day of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide on Thursday.
Flooding in Narathiwat
Waedao Harai, Published on 05/12/2013
» NARATHIWAT – A fifth day of monsoonal rain has caused flooding in four more districts of Narathiwat on Thursday, with 13 districts now affected.
Collector opens gallery for the King
Chinnawat Singha, Published on 05/12/2013
» A man who has been collecting memorabilia of His Majesty the King for over 10 years has transformed a room in his house in Phitsanulok’s Muang district into a showcase gallery to celebrate the King’s 86th birthday.
UN Council set to authorize Central African force
AFP, Published on 05/12/2013
» The UN Security Council will vote Thursday on a measure authorizing thousands of African and French troops to end anarchy in the Central African Republic, where massacres have led to warnings of genocide-style strife.
Ukraine government doesn't rule out discussing snap polls
AFP, Published on 05/12/2013
» The government of Ukraine does not rule out discussing snap elections with the opposition, a high-ranking official said ahead of a meeting of top European diplomats in Kiev Thursday.
Jimenez struggles, Guan collapses at Hong Kong Open
AFP, Published on 05/12/2013
» Defending champion Miguel Angel Jimenez has a lot of work to do if he is to clinch a record-equalling fourth Hong Kong Open after a disappointing opening round Thursday.
Protests sap confidence in economy
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/12/2013
» Thailand’s economy has withstood coups and regime-changing protests for decades, luring manufacturers including Toyota Motor Corp even when turmoil dented stocks and the baht. This time may be tougher, Bloomberg News reports.
Japan launches $53.8 bn stimulus package
AFP, Published on 05/12/2013
» Tokyo approved a spending package worth almost $54 billion on Thursday in a bid to offset a tax hike that comes into effect next year and which critics fear will derail Japan's economic recovery.