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One of the derailed cars of a high speed passenger train lies in background as railway workers retreat after restoration of train track at Sardiha, about 150 kilometers (90 miles) west of Calcutta, India, Sunday, May 30, 2010.

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The New York Times
Death Toll From India Train Accident Rises to 145
Sun 30 May 2010
Filed at 3:39 a.m. ET CALCUTTA, India (AP) -- Normal railway service resumed across an eastern Indian state on Sunday, two days after a train accident blamed on Maoist rebels that killed 145 people,... (photo: AP / Bikas Das)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off Misawa Air Base, Japan, as part of the 14th Fighter Squadron's deployment to the Republic of Korea May 7, 2010.

N Korea Photos Politics War Wikipedia: ROKS Cheonan sinking

The New York Times
In the Koreas, Five Possible Ways to War
Sun 30 May 2010
WASHINGTON USUALLY, there is a familiar cycle to Korea crises. Like a street gang showing off its power to run amok in a well-heeled neighborhood, the North Koreans launch a missile over Japan or set... (photo: USAF / Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer)

NT dollar plunges on late central bank intervention

Taipei Times Sat 29 May 2010
Asian currencies soar amid recovery
RELIEF: Taiwanese policymakers have sold the NT dollar most days in the past month to slow gains, according to traders familiar with the central bank’s operations BLOOMBERG Asian currencies had their... (photo: WN / Denise Yong)
Asia Currency Dollar Photos Taiwan

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, center, gets on a car upon his arrival at a military air base in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.

China Daily Sat 29 May 2010
Thai PM: Thaksin remains obstacle to reconciliation
BANGKOK - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Saturday that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra still remains obstacle to the country's reconciliation process. The former prime minister... (photo: AP / Lim Cheavutha)
Bangkok Photos Politics Thailand

Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva talks to Associated Press reporters during interview at Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand on Wednesday, January 21, 2009.

The Times of India Sat 29 May 2010
Thailand lifts curfew after calm returns to Bangkok
BANGKOK: Thailand's premier on Saturday lifted a curfew imposed across about one third of the country, including Bangkok, in the wake of deadly anti-government protests,... (photo: AP / Sakchai Lalit)
Bangkok Photos Political Thailand Wikipedia: Thaksin Shinawatra

Chicken - Food - Nutrition - Protein

The Press Democrat Sat 29 May 2010
A taste of Thai
At Thai Taste, tucked in the row of shops in the Sunrise Shopping Plaza at the north end of Farmers Lane in Santa Rosa, chicken reigns supreme. The appetizer served at... (photo: WN / Dominic Canoy)
Bamboo Chicken Food Photos wikipedia:Chicken

President Barack Obama boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Thursday, May 27, 2010. The President and his family will spend the Memorial Day weekend vacationing in Chicago.

The Siasat Daily Sat 29 May 2010
Obama to attend Clinton's reception for SM Krishna
Washington, May 29: President Barack Obama will attend a reception to be hosted by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in honour of her Indian counterpart SM Krishna on... (photo: AP / Cliff Owen)
India Photos President Washington Wikipedia: S. M. Krishna

President Barack Obama gestures during a statement on the Gulf Coast oil spill, Friday, May 28, 2010, in Grand Isle, La.

The Siasat Daily Sat 29 May 2010
Obama,Manmohan talk on mutual issues
Washington, May 29: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and US President Barack Obama held a telephonic conversation during which they discussed matters related to the first... (photo: AP / Evan Vucci)
Government Manmohan Obama Photos Wikipedia: Manmohan Singh

In this Jan. 27, 2010 file photo, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa waves to supporters after elections results were announced in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The Siasat Daily Sat 29 May 2010
No international probe will be allowed: Rajapaksa
Colombo, May 29: Sri Lanka will not allow outsiders to hold an enquiry into allegations of war crime during the final stages of the battle between government troops and... (photo: AP / Rafiq Maqbool)
Colombo Photos Politics Sri Lanka

The Siasat Daily Sat 29 May 2010
Iran greatest threat to NPT in Middle East: Obama
Washington, May 29: Seeking strengthening of the global non-proliferation regime, President Barack Obama today said the greatest threat to NPT in the Middle East is... (photo: Public Domain / TCY)
Iran Photos President Washington Wikipedia: Iran

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** CORRECTS CLASHES WERE NEAR DEMOCRACY MONUMENT ** Thai anti-government demonstrators keep watch on a group of riot police near Democracy Monument Sunday, April 11, 2010, in Bangkok, Thailand.

Thai Tourism Feels Fallout of Riots

The Mall Nakhon Ratchasima is the biggest shopping center in North-eastern area of Thailand located on Mitraphap Road in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The shopping center was opened in 2000.

As violence continues, Thai tourism falls sharply

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, front right, talks with Sou Phirin, a Cambodian provincial governor, left, at Angkor Wat, the country's most popular tourist destination, during his private tour to the north province of Siem Reap, about 320 kilometers (199 miles) from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009.

Thais up Red Shirt watch; no warrant on ex-PM yet

When Tony Blair did not want to fight Gordon Brown The Siasat Daily
Difficult to hold elections: Thai PM The Himalayan
Thailand travel alert scaled down The Daily Mail
Colombia's election at a glance Star Tribune
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Malawi's president: pardon and release gay couple The Siasat Daily
Thai prime minister lifts curfew; state of emergency remains Canoe
Thai prime minister lifts curfew imposed after Bangkok viole Star Tribune
NEWSMAKER -Thai PM Abhisit says priority is peace, not power The Star
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Thai prime minister says he's "accountable" over unrest (Rou m&c;
Night curfew lifted in Bangkok m&c;
Thai PM says difficult to hold polls this year Khaleej Times
Thai prime minister says difficult to hold polls this year DNA India
Thai prime minister lifts curfew imposed after Bangkok viole Star Tribune
Thai lessons for China Khaleej Times
Interpol says no call received to arrest Thaksin Khaleej Times
Merit-based government or party politicians Taipei Times
No call received to arrest Thaksin: Interpol Independent online (SA)
Thailand Must Move Its Capital Real Clear Politics

FILE - In this March 13, 2010 file photo, supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gather under a giant portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej during a protest in Bangkok, Thailand. During the two-month crisis, which killed 88 people, injured more than 1,800 and reduced landmark buildings to ashes, the aging and ailing monarch remained virtually silent despite widespread appeals for his intervention, a dramatic contrast to times when just a few words from the palace were enough to pull Thailand back from the brink.

As Thai monarchy's power wanes, king still revered

People take photos in front of Thailand's biggest shopping mall, Central World, after it was set fire by anti-government protesters on Wednesday, in downtown Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, May 23, 2010.

Thailand's troubles

Press conference by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen

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The Battle for Thailand Inquirer
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Off the Middle Path The New York Times
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Thailand's crisis goes beyond red and yellow Gulf News
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India's Parthiv Patel hits a ball towards a boundary against Pakistan during the second day of third cricket test match in Rawalpindi, Pakistan Wednesday, April 14, 2004.

Parthiv Patel is happy despite being out of Team India

India's Yusuf Pathan attempts to field off his own bowling against New Zealand in the first twenty/20 international cricket match at AMI Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009.

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Japan's 'Knuckle Princess' Makes US Debut The New York Times
England 505 v Bangladesh 237-7, 3rd day 1st test - close DNA India

Cleaners sweep the grounds that were occupied by anti-government protesters for over two-months on Thursday, May 20, 2010, in Bangkok, Thailand. )

Unrest leaves Bangkok bars, hotels empty

Anti-government protesters and supporters of deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra chant slogans during a protest outside the headquarters of King Power duty-free shop Friday, April 3, 2009 in Bangkok, Thailand. About 200 protesters took part in the protest against the firm's owners and warned them to stop supporting the pro-government politicians. A banner at middle reads 'King Power is a parasite at the airport'.

Thai government rejects compromise of peace talks overseen by senate

Anti-government protesters set up the barrier in front of Don Mueang airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Nov. 28, 2008. Thailand's government prepared to crack down on protesters occupying the capital's two airports, but called on the public not to panic as rumors of a coup swept through the c

Thai Tourism Takes Big Hit From Street Mayhem

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Venezuelan president starts blogging

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's private loss -- Did Angie lose a new baby to ...

An Indonesian protester displays a poster during a protest against the military crackdown in Bangkok, Thailand on the anti government protesters, outside the Thai Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, May 25, 2010.

The Failure of Thailand's Democracy

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