Anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has asked for the protection of Thailand’s powerful military after a protest leader was shot dead and the besieged government of prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra signalled a tougher stand against protesters.
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A Thai anti-government protest leader was shot dead on Sunday as demonstrators besieged polling stations in Bangkok and forced most to close, hampering advance voting for next weekend's disputed election.
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China has sentenced prominent human rights advocate Xu Zhiyong to four years in jail in the country's most high-profile prosecution of a rights activist in years.
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Anti-government protesters on Sunday blocked many people wanting to vote early in Thailand's contentious election, raising fresh doubts the result will be able to be deemed free and fair.
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Yingluck Shinawatra's embattled government says it will call off the poll if her opponents end their protests.
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Amid claims of bullying and spying, an international court must decide if Australia has acted fairly in its dealings with East Timor.