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Asia stocks sink as layoffs add to global gloom
Hong Kong :: China | 2 days ago | Political News
Posted by
kalex 
Asian stock markets sank Tuesday after Wall Street retreated and global financial firms announced another round of massive layoffs, adding to gloom about the world economy . European markets traded lower. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 stock average fell 194.17 points, or...
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Tear gas fired on protesters at Thai Parliament
Bangkok :: Thailand | about 1 month ago | Political News
Posted by
wisekwai
In the first show of force against the anti-government demonstrations in Bangkok, dozens of riot police fired tear gas to break up a blockade by 4,000 protesters on the Parliament building early this morning. At least three people were seriously...
62 news stories / 13 blog posts / 15 images / 8 videos / 23 voices
Finger-pointing, steadfast determination on both sides of Thai ...
Bangkok :: Thailand | about 1 month ago | Political News
Posted by
wisekwai
A day after violent clashes between police and anti-government protesters left hundreds injured and two dead in Bangkok, blame was laid by each side. Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, while striking a conciliatory tone, held firm in his belief that Parliament...
64 news stories / 18 blog posts / 8 images / 10 videos / 36 voices
Thai protest leaders surrender, granted bail, demonstrations continue
Bangkok :: Thailand | about 1 month ago | Political News
Posted by
wisekwai
Leaders of the anti-government protests in Thailand have been granted bail after surrendering to police to face charges of leading demonstrations and the illegal occupation of Bangkok's Government House. The surrenders come after a court ruling that revoked treason charges...
39 news stories / 12 blog posts / 18 images / 15 videos / 26 voices
Thai anti-government protest leader arrested
Bangkok :: Thailand | about 1 month ago | Political News
Posted by
wisekwai
Chamlong Srimuang, one of the key leaders of the anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy, was arrested on Sunday morning in Bangkok as he went to a polling place to cast his vote in the city's gubernatorial election. "Let me cast...
56 news stories / 7 blog posts / 10 images / 10 videos / 10 voices
Apirak re-elected governor of Bangkok
Bangkok :: Thailand | about 1 month ago | Political News
Posted by
wisekwai
Democrat Party deputy leader Apirak Kosayodhin won a second term as governor of Bangkok in the election on Sunday, according to local press reports, which cited unofficial results and exit polls. The Bangkok Post cited figures from Bangkok city clerk...
27 news stories / 8 blog posts / 7 images / 10 videos / 11 voices
Bangkok voters heading to polls in gubernatorial race
Bangkok :: Thailand | about 1 month ago | Political News
Posted by
wisekwai
Thailand is known for it lively, tumultuous political scene, and among the most colorful of races this year is the race for Bangkok governor. There are many candidates for the job of heading Southeast Asia's biggest metropolis, and as the...
21 news stories / 14 blog posts / 11 images / 8 videos / 20 voices
Third 2008 Presidential Debate (Full Video)
Chengdu :: China | about 1 month ago | Political News
Posted by
spider-pig
Full Video of the Third 2008 Presidential Debate with Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain.
50 news stories / 7 blog posts / 18 images / 22 videos / 1 voice
Chinese official in Taiwan for historic visit
Beijing :: China | 17 days ago | Political News
Posted by
news24hours
By Ralph Jennings TAIPEI (Reuters) - China's top negotiator on Taiwan affairs began a historic trip on Monday to the self-ruled island that Beijing claims as its own to talk trade and transit as the opposition planned protests against warming...
50 news stories / 6 blog posts / 9 images / 17 videos / 1 voice
New Zealand leader concedes defeat in election
Wellington :: New Zealand | 11 days ago | Political News
Posted by
LewisStanley
New Zealand's prime minister has conceded defeat in elections held in the South Pacific nation . Prime Minister Helen Clark told a crowd of supporters Saturday night after nearly all the votes were tallied that "tonight is not our night."...
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