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US military commander in Asia-Pacific urges compromise in resolving tensions in the region
The United States military commander in the Pacific urges compromise in the worsening territorial rows in Asia. (Reuters) — A top U.S. military commander in the Asia-Pacific region said on Friday (May 23) that tensions in the region need to be resolved by adherence to the rule of law and a stable security environment. Admiral Samuel Locklear, the head of the U.S. military’s Pacific Command, made the comments during the World Economic Forum on East Asia in Manila. In a group discussion, on […]
Unmanned rocket launched from Canaveral
An unmanned rocket blasted off for space in Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, carrying a classified satellite for the United States National Reconnaissance Office.
Congolese warlord jailed for brutal machete attack
The international Criminal Court in The Hague sentenced Congolese militia leader with imprisonment for 12 years for “crimes against humanity” for 2003 Bogoro village attack (Reuters) — Congolese warlord Germain Katanga was given a 12 year sentence on Friday by the International Criminal Court for his part in an ethnically motivated attack more than a decade ago in which the victims were “carved” limb from limb. The attack took place when the ethnic Hema inhabitants […]
South Korea denounces North Korea’s denial of firing artillery in disputed border
South Korea denounces North Korea’s denial of firing artillery in a disputed maritime border, hitting near a naval patrol boat.
X-men fan re-creates mutant powers
An “X-men” fan posts videos on a popular video-sharing site, re-creating mutant powers of popular “X-Men” characters.
Russian military hold drills near Ukrainian border
Russian military units conducted drills on the ground and in the air near the Ukrainian border.
Thai army detains former PM Yingluck a day after coup
(Reuters) – Thailand’s military rulers detained former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday, May 23, a senior officer said, after summoning her for talks a day after the army overthrew her caretaker government in a coup. As the army moved to consolidate its grip on the country, its chief, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, set out his plans for the country, saying reforms were needed before an election. But some Thais defied martial law to protest against […]
Mortar attack in Syria
A mortar attack on an election rally in a city south of Damascus has reportedly killed a number of people.
New military junta in Thailand summons country’s deposed leadership
In Thailand, the new military junta summoned the deposed leadership after taking power in a bloodless coup. Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was detained later on Friday, along with her sister and brother in law. This was done a day after the army overthrew her caretaker government in a coup.
Fossils found in Argentina provide new info on dinosaurs
Fossils found n the Patagonia region of Argentina proved that long-necked dinosaurs survived beyond the Jurassic period.
Foreign tourists have mixed feelings about the coup
Foreign tourists in Bangkok have mixed feelings regarding the coup, with some choosing to leave the capital.
