'New Year Party Invitation' Leads to Fatal Shootings
CHONBURI - A gunman reportedly opened fire on a group of New Year party-goers in Chonburi because he was angered by the way they invited him to join the party.
Inquiry Over Fatalities in Deep South Raid Due 3 April
BANGKOK — An investigation into the killing of four suspected militants during a raid in the southern border province of Pattani will be completed by 3 April, according to a top member of Thailand’s military junta.
Democracy Activists Commit to Fight Over Flight
BANGKOK — Members of the New Democracy Movement issued a statement this morning saying they will not flee the country and will continue “fighting for freedom and democracy.”
26 Suspected Illegal Migrants Missing As Boat Capsizes In Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (DPA) — About 26 suspected illegal migrants were missing Thursday after the boat they were in capsized in southern Malaysian waters, a regional maritime official said.
298 Dead After Airliner Crash in Eastern Ukraine
By John Grafilo and Nikolaus von Twickel
Genocide Charges Focus of Second Phase of Khmer Rouge Trial
PHNOM PENH (DPA) — The tribunal trying two surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge held a first hearing Wednesday into charges relating mainly to genocide.
Revellers in Asia Prepare to Welcome New Year
Sydney (dpa) - Sydney geared up for its annual New Year's Eve fireworks extravaganza Wednesday, with thousands of residents and tourists reserving their spots days beforehand.
Indonesian Divers Retrieve AirAsia Flight Data Recorder
By Ahmad Pathoni
Lèse Majesté Prisoners Denied Bail
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Military Harasses Energy Reform Activist
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