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Laotian Women Rescued From Thai 'Karaoke' Brothels

NAKHON PATHOM — Police say they have rescued 23 young Thai and Laotian women who were allegedly being held captive in a karaoke shop in central Nakhon Pathom where they were forced into prostitution.

Damages After Storm Lashes Sukhothai & Naan

(8 May) A large storm occurred in Baandaanlaanhoy district, Sukhothai province, across 5 villages causing damage to 224 houses, with most damage concentrating on the roofs of the houses.
People dressed in Zangbeto masquerade costume prepare to parade during a regatta to mark the Badagry festival Saturday in Badagry, Nigeria. Photo: Sunday Alamba / Associated Press

Nigerian Voodoo Festival Shows Strength of Traditions

Excitement grew in the crowd as the Zangbeto Voodoo festival reached a climax, with scores of colorful palm-frond figures representing the ...
This smartphone screen capture shows a false incoming ballistic missile emergency alert sent from the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency system on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. Photo: Marco Garcia / Associated Press

Hawaiians Panic Over Alert of Inbound Missile Strike

HONOLULU, Hawaii — A false alarm that warned of a ballistic missile headed for Hawaii sent the islands into a panic Saturday, with people...

‘We’ll Be Back,’ Siam Square Sidewalk Sellers Swear

BANGKOK — Sidewalk vendors outside Siam Square protested briefly Wednesday on the second night they were blocked by municipal officers and officials from setting up their stalls.

Police: 10 People Killed in Colorado Supermarket Shooting

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A shooting at a Colorado supermarket killed 10 people Monday, including a police officer who was the first to respond to the scene, authorities said.

All Airport Bus Options For Those Tired of Taxis

BANGKOK — The first new shuttle hit the road between Suvarnabhumi Airport and the backpacker mecca of Khaosan Road on Thursday, to the rejoicing...

Thai Flag’s Centennial Commemorated Nationwide (Photos)

BANGKOK — Officials nationwide assembled at 8am Thursday to sing the national anthem as they marked the Thai flag’s 100th anniversary.

Chinese Automaker Buys Stake in Malaysia’s Proton

KUALA LUMPUR — The Chinese owner of Sweden's Volvo Cars says it has signed the final contract to buy a stake in Malaysian automaker Proton, gaining a platform to expand in Southeast Asia.
Thousands of students gather Friday during a rally demanding the government act on climate change, in Sydney. Photo: Associated Press

Thousands of Australian Students Protest Climate Change

SYDNEY — Thousands of schoolchildren across Australia skipped classes Friday to attend rallies demanding the government act on climate change. But Resources Minister Matt Canavan...

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