The Nigerian president condemns the three successive explosions that resulted in 118 deaths.
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Floods affect over 1 million in Balkans, destruction ‘terrifying’
(Reuters) – Bosnia said on Monday that more than a quarter of its 4 million people had been affected by the worst floods to hit the Balkans in living memory, comparing the “terrifying” destruction to that of the country’s 1992-95 war. The extent of the devastation became apparent in Serbia too, as waters receded in some of the worst-hit areas to reveal homes toppled or submerged in mud, trees felled and villages strewn with the […]
Injured Chinese from Vietnam riots arrive in China
Injured Chinese workers have arrived in Southern China after evacuating Vietnam amidst anti-China riots.
Acting Thai caretaker premier refuses to resign
The Thai army declared martial law throughout the country, saying they need to restore order after six months of street demonstrations but denied that they are staging a military coup.
Thai military orders 10 satellite TV channels to stop broadcast
(Reuters) — Thai military ordered 10 satellite television channels, including stations run by pro- and anti-government groups, to stop broadcasting to “preserve peace and order” on Tuesday (May 20). Thailand’s army declared martial law in the early hours of Tuesday to restore order after six months of street protests that have left the country without a proper functioning government, but denied that it was staging a military coup. “In order to broadcast correct information, without any distortion which will […]
Thailand’s army declares martial law, says it is not a coup
BY APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT (Reuters) – Thailand’s army declared martial law on Tuesday to restore order after six months of anti-government protests that have left the country without a proper functioning government, but denied that it was staging a military coup. The caretaker government led by supporters of self-exiled former premier Thaksin Shinawatra was still in office, military officials and the country’s justice minister said, following the surprise announcement on television at 3 a.m. (4 p.m. […]
Thai army tells TV stations run by rival political groups to shut down
Thai military ordered 10 satellite television channels, including stations run by pro- and anti-government groups, to stop broadcasting to “preserve peace and order” on Tuesday (May 20). Thailand‘s army declared martial law in the early hours of Tuesday to restore order after six months of street protests that have left the country without a proper functioning government, but denied that it was staging a military coup. “In order to broadcast correct information, without any distortion […]
Thai army stops both pro- and anti-government protesters from marching
Thailand‘s army announced on Tuesday (May 20) that both pro- and anti-government protesters were to remain where they are and not march anywhere, in order to prevent clashes. “All political groups must stop moving from place to place, ” said a statement being read on Thai televisions. The army declared martial law nationwide on Tuesday to restore order after six months of street protests that have left the country without a proper functioning government, but […]
China summons U.S. ambassador over cyber-spying accusations: Xinhua
(Reuters) – China’s Foreign Ministry summoned the U.S. ambassador to China on Tuesday and urged him to cancel charges against five Chinese military officers accused of hacking into American companies to steal trade secrets, state news agency Xinhua said. In a separate statement, China’s defense ministry said the government and the military have never engaged in cyberspying on businesses. It called on the United States to immediately stop spying on China, saying that the charges […]
‘This is not a coup’ says Thai army, as martial law declared
(Reuters) – Thailand’s army declared martial law nationwide on Tuesday to restore order after six months of street protests that have left the country without a proper functioning government, but denied that it was staging a military coup. While troops patrolled the streets of Bangkok, the caretaker government led by supporters of self-exiled former premier Thaksin Shinawatra was still in office, military and government officials said. Ministers were not informed of the army’s plans before […]
US lawmakers slam Shinseki on delay in care of veterans
U.S. lawmakers unleashed a barrage of criticism on Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, saying his muted response to a growing scandal over deadly health care delays for veterans was not good enough. Des Acenas reports.
Filipinos & Vietnamese communities denounce China’s bullying in sea dispute
Filipinos & Vietnamese communities in California denouce China’s bullying in sea dispute. Don Orozco reports
