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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 […]
Spurs crush Thunder in NBA
The San Antonio Spurs crushed Oklahoma City Thunder in the game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
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 […]
Philippines hopes for peaceful resolution of political turmoil in Thailand
MANILA, Philippines — (ENS) The Department of Foreign Affairs hopes for a peaceful resolution in the political turmoil in Thailand, while also imposing a temporary travel ban on migrant workers traveling to Thailand. In a statement, the DFA said it noted the “latest developments in Thailand” where there are between 10,000 to 15,000 working Filipinos. “In line with previous statements of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers, the Philippines supports a peaceful resolution of the present situation. […]
Indonesian president calls maritime border agreement with PHL “a new milestone”
MANILA, Philippines — Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called the newly signed agreement on the delimitation of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) boundary with the Philippines, a “new milestone”, saying that this meant that Indonesia and the Philippines would now more closely together in resolving border disputes. “With the agreement on the delimitation of maritime boundaries, we may work even closer,” he said during the joint press conference. The Indonesian President said the deal is […]
Mortar attack in Syria
A mortar attack on an election rally in a city south of Damascus has reportedly killed a number of people.
Philippines and Indonesia sign border agreement
The Indonesian president and President Aquino witnessed the signing of a landmark agreement between Philippines and Indonesia that draws boundaries over both countries’ overlapping maritime territories and ending a decades-old dispute.
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.
