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North Korea threatens to attack South Korea
North Korea threatens to attack South Ko...

North Korea threatens to attack South Korea

Seoul – North Korea has threatened to attack South Korea without any advance notice, responding to anti-Pyongyang rallies on the second death anniversary of its leader Kim Jong-il earlier this week, South Korea’s defence ministry said Friday. South Korea’s National Security... read more »

Thai caretaker PM refuses to step down
Thai caretaker PM refuses to step down

Thai caretaker PM refuses to step down

Bangkok – Thai caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Tuesday reiterated that she would not resign as demanded by anti-government protestors. Shinawatra insisted that, as per the country’s constitution, she will stay on until a new prime minister is elected, Xinhua reported. The... read more »

Kim Jong-Un rounds up executed uncle's relatives
Kim’s aunt survives purge with app...

Kim’s aunt survives purge with appointment to state committee

Sydney – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s aunt, whose husband was executed last Friday for trying to overthrow the government, has been nominated for an ad-hoc state committee. Kim Kyong Hui’s name appeared in a state media dispatch at the sixth place in a list of more than 50... read more »

South Korea leader warns of North's 'reckless provocations'
South Korea leader warns of North’...

South Korea leader warns of North’s ‘reckless provocations̵...

Seoul – South Korean President Park Geun-Hye warned Monday of possible “reckless provocations” by North Korea after the shock execution of leader Kim Jong-Un’s uncle, calling for the military to step up vigilance. Pyongyang executed Jang Song-Thaek — Kim’s... read more »

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Thai govt rejects call to delay elections after clashes

Thai protesters cut power to govt HQ, ask army to step in

Bangkok – Thai opposition protesters on Thursday cut power and water supplies to the government headquarters and appealed to the powerful military to intervene to topple premier... read more »

Thai caretaker PM calls meeting to resolve crisis

Thai caretaker PM calls meeting to resolve crisis

Bangkok – Thailand caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Thursday invited all political parties and sections of the society to meet Sunday to seek solutions to the political... read more »

Thai opposition to boycott 2 February elections as mass protests continue

Ex-Thai PM Abhisit indicted for murder over rally crackdown

Bangkok – Former Thai prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was indicted for murder Thursday in connection with a deadly military crackdown on mass opposition protests in Bangkok three... read more »

Thai "red shirts" prepare rally to back PM against protesters

Thai “red shirts” prepare rally to back PM against protesters

Bangkok – The red-shirted supporters of Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Wednesday they could take to the streets to protect the government from protesters who have... read more »

Thailand PM Yingluck Shinawatra vows to continue to perform duties

Thailand PM Yingluck Shinawatra vows to continue to perform duti...

Bangkok – Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Tuesday pledged to continue performing her duties in accordance with the constitution until a new prime minister is elected. In a statement... read more »