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Thailand martial law raises coup fears
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21 May 2014

The Thai military’s declaration of martial law in the early hours of Tuesday morning took many by surprise - including the embattled government. Ministers were not informed of the army chief’s decision beforehand, said Sean Boonpracong, a national security adviser and leading figure in the pro-government Red Shirt movement. "It was kind...

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A Thai soldier checks barbed wire while guarding a road near pro-government demonstration site on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, May 21, 2014.
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4:52 PM ET Two explosions in the central Nigerian city of Jos killed at least 46 people on Tuesday, police said, while wounding dozens more. The car bombs were detonated about a half-hour apart at a bus terminal and market. "I can't tell you the...
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BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Malawi's president, Joyce Banda, faced stiff challenges from a field of 12 candidates in elections Tuesday in a poor, politically fractious country that is heavily dependent on foreign donors and has struggled with...
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add video playlist Thailand's army declared martial law in a surprise announcement in Bangkok before dawn on Tuesday, intensifying the turbulent nation's deepening political crisis. The military, however, denied a coup d'etat was underway. The move came after six months of anti-government demonstrations aimed at ousting the government and one day after the Southeast Asian country's caretaker prime minister refused to step down. The army said in a statement that the military had taken the action to "keep peace and order" and soldiers entered several private television stations in the capital. An army official, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation, told The Associated Press "this is definitely not a coup. This is only to provide safety to the people and the people can still carry on their lives as normal." A ticker on Chanel 5, an army station, also denied the military was taking over and asked the public not to panic. Thailand's army has staged at 11 successful coups since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932. The military statement was signed by army chief Gen. Prayuth Chan-Ocha. It cited a 1914 law that gives it authority to intervene during times of crisis, and said it had taken the action because on-going mass rallies between political rivals "could impact the country's security and safety of the lives and properties of the public." On Monday, Thailand's acting prime minister insisted his government will not resign, resisting pressure from a group of senators who are seeking ways to settle the country's political crisis, and from anti-government protesters who are demanding an appointed prime minister. The deadlock in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy has been worsening since former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved the lower house in December and a court ousted her and nine Cabinet ministers earlier this month for abuse of power. A group of about 70 senators, most of whom are seen as siding with the anti-government protesters, proposed a framework on Friday that calls for a government with full power to conduct political reforms. Acting Prime Minister Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan and Justice Minister Chaikasem Nitisiri met with two representatives of the Senate in an undisclosed location Monday to avoid disruption from the protesters. In a statement following the meeting, Niwattumrong said the Cabinet cannot resign because "it will be negligence of duty and against the constitution," and insisted he "can carry out duties and has full authority" as prime minister. The Cabinet has operated in a caretaker capacity with limited power since Yingluck dissolved the lower house in December in a failed bid to ease the political crisis. A new government cannot normally be named until there are elections, which anti-government demonstrators have vowed to block unless political reforms occur first. The Senate, the only functioning legislative body in the country, was seen as the last resort of the anti-government protesters, who are calling for an interim, unelected prime minister to be chosen. Earlier this month, the Constitutional Court removed Yingluck for nepotism along with nine Cabinet members in a case that many viewed as politically motivated. Protesters said her removal is not enough because she was replaced by an acting prime minister from the ruling party, Niwattumrong. Anti-government protesters say they are making their final push to oust the government and install an unelected prime minister and government. They have promised to call off their rallies if they are not successful by May 26, following six months of street demonstrations in which 28 people have died and hundreds of others have been injured. The protesters on Monday began searching for members of the Cabinet at their residences to pressure them to resign, but did not find any. Labor unions representing about 20 state-owned enterprises vowed to go on strike Thursday to support the anti-government protesters, although several companies, including Thai Airways and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, said Monday that they would operate normally. Thailand's political crisis began in 2006, when Yingluck's brother, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, was toppled by a military coup after being accused of corruption, abuse of power and disrespect for King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Thaksin, a former telecommunications billionaire, remains highly popular among the poor in the north and northeast, and parties controlled by him have won every national election since 2001. The anti-government protesters, who are aligned with the opposition Democrat Party and backed by the country's traditional elites, say they want to remove all traces of his political machine from politics. Thaksin's supporters, known as the Red Shirts, have staged a rally in Bangkok's western outskirts since May 10, raising concerns about possible clashes between them and the anti-government protesters.
Thailand\'s army declared martial law in a surprise announcement in Bangkok before dawn on Tuesday, intensifying the turbulent nation\'s deepening political crisis. The military, however, denied a coup d\'etat was underway.

The move came after six months of anti-government demonstrations aimed at ousting the government and one day after the Southeast Asian country\'s caretaker prime minister refused to step down.

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Thailand\'s army declared martial law in a surprise announcement in Bangkok before dawn on Tuesday, intensifying the turbulent nation\'s deepening political crisis. The military, however, denied a coup d\'etat was underway.

The move came after six months of anti-government demonstrations aimed at ousting the government and one day after the Southeast Asian country\'s caretaker prime minister refused to step down.

The army said in a statement that the military had taken the action to \
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At least 162,000 people have been killed in Syria\'s three-year-old conflict, a monitoring group said on Monday, and thousands more are missing after being captured by President Bashar al-Assad\'s forces and rebels trying to overthrow him.
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Thailand martial law raises coup fears
Full Article Al Jazeera
21 May 2014

The Thai military’s declaration of martial law in the early hours of Tuesday morning took many by surprise - including the embattled government. Ministers were not informed of the army chief’s decision beforehand, said Sean Boonpracong, a national security adviser and leading figure in the pro-government Red Shirt movement. "It was kind...
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A Thai soldier checks barbed wire while guarding a road near pro-government demonstration site on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, May 21, 2014.
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin, background left, and China's President Xi Jinping, background right, smile during signing ceremony in Shanghai, China on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 while Russian Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller, foreground left, and China's CNPC head Zhou Jiping, foreground right, signing the deal.
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Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan condemns bombings
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Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned twin bombings in the central city of Jos in which at least 118 people were killed. Mr Jonathan said those who carried out the attack were cruel and evil. It is feared more bodies still lie under the rubble of buildings destroyed by the explosions, which targeted a crowded market and a hospital. The...
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Smoke rises after a bomb blast at a bus terminal in Jos, Nigeria, Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Two explosions ripped through a bustling bus terminal and market frequented by thousands of people in Nigeria's central city of Jos on Tuesday afternoon.
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Local residents cast their ballots at a polling station in Slovyansk, eastern Ukraine, Sunday, May 11, 2014.
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Officers of an honor guard look on as the plane with Russia's President Vladimir Putin
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Libya special forces to join renegade general
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20 May 2014

An elite Libyan unit has joined a renegade general who accuses the government of backing al-Qaeda-inspired fighters as rising lawlessness in the nation's two largest cities edges it closer to civil war. Colonel Wanis Abu Khamada, the commander of the country's special forces, announced on Monday that his troops would join retired general...
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In this image made from video provided by the Libyan national army via AP Television, smoke rises over the parliament area after troops of Gen. Khalifa Hifter targeted Islamist lawmakers and officials at the parliament in Tripoli, Libya, Sunday, May 18, 2014.
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A severely damaged car stands in a flooded street in Obrenovac, some 30 kilometers (18 miles) southwest of Belgrade, Serbia, Monday, May 19, 2014.
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Thailand's army imposes martial law, says it's not a coup
Full Article Australian Broadcasting Corporation
20 May 2014

ELEANOR HALL: To Thailand, and according to its leaders, it's not a coup. But in the early hours of this morning, the country's military imposed martial law, saying it wanted to ensure peace and security after six months of anti-government protests. Thailand's acting justice minister says the government is still running the country, but two weeks...
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Thai soldiers walk outside the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT) building Tuesday, May 20, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Libya: Islamist militias called to face general
Full Article San Francisco Chronicle
19 May 2014

TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Libya's parliament chief ordered Islamist-led militias to deploy in the capital Tripoli on Monday, trying to impose control after forces loyal to a renegade general stormed the legislature's building, in a move that raises the potential for a showdown between rival militias. The revolt by Gen. Khalifa Hifter threatens to...
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In this image made from video provided by the Libyan national army via AP Television, vehicles with heavy artillery of the Tripoli joint security forces move closer to the parliament building after troops of Gen. Khalifa Hifter targeted Islamist lawmakers and officials at the parliament in Tripoli, Libya, Sunday, May 18, 2014.
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The human cost of Syria’s conflict
Full Article Independent online (SA)
19 May 2014

Beirut - At least 162 000 people have been killed in Syria's three-year-old conflict, a monitoring group said on Monday, and thousands more are missing after being captured by President Bashar al-Assad's forces and rebels trying to overthrow him. The pro-opposition, British-based Syrian...
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This citizen journalism image provided by Aleppo Revolution Against Assad's Regime which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows dead bodies on a street in Aleppo, Syria Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013.
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Putin orders Russian troops back to bases after drills near Ukraine
Full Article Swissinfo
19 May 2014

Ukraine crisis Reuters Image Caption: Russia's President Putin meets Tyumen Region Governor Yakushev at the Bocharov Ruchei state residence in Sochi (reuters tickers) May 19, 2014 - 10:25 MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered military forces to return to their permanent bases after drills in three regions bordering...
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Russian President Vladimir Putin greets the crowd during a visit to Sevastapol celebrating Victory Day and the 70th anniversary of Sevastopol’s liberation, 9 May, 2014.
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Afghanistan: Time for new blood
Full Article Al Jazeera
19 May 2014

The Afghan elections were hailed as a major victory for a country gripped by war and terror for over 35 years. Almost seven million voters - 36 percent of them women - came out to say a resounding "no" to the terror of the Taliban, and a clear "yes" to the ballot box. Yet the inconclusive results raise the danger of the return of several...
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File - Voters and electoral officers at at a polling station in Kabul, 4 April, 2014. Millions of Afghan women and men cast their ballots in Presidential and Provincial Council elections on 5 April, in an important step forward in their country’s first democratic transition of power.
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Epic flooding in Balkans raises fears about land mines surfacing
Full Article CNN
19 May 2014

May 19, 2014 -- Updated 0626 GMT (1426 HKT) Residents place sandbags on a road near Orasje, Bosnia, to protect the city from flooding on Sunday, May 18. Heavy rainfall in Serbia and neighboring Bosnia has resulted in the worst flooding the countries have seen since records began 120 years ago, meteorologists say. An aerial photo shows the flooding...
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Volunteers use a rubber boat to evacuate residents from a flooded area in Obrenovac, some 30 kilometers (18 miles) southwest of Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, May 18, 2014.
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N.Korea in Rare Apology After Apartment Collapse
Full Article Chosunilbo
19 May 2014

A 23-story apartment building in Pyongyang collapsed on May 13 killing or injuring hundreds of people. Although the building was incomplete, 92 apartments were already occupied and the death toll is likely to be high. The official [North] Korean Central News Agency on Sunday said the fatal collapse in the Pyongchon district of the capital happened...
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In this Saturday, May 17, 2014 photo, North Korean officials stand among the families of victims of an accident at an apartment construction site in Pyongyang, North Korea
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Pellegrini: Manchester City must not settle for the same again
Full Article Goal
21 May 2014

After winning the Premier League title in his first season at the Etihad Stadium, the Chilean wants to "have an ambitious mind" as they look to improve over the summer Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini refuses to let his side rest on their laurels after their Premier League triumph. The Chilean guided City to the double this season - adding...
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English Premier League club Manchester City's manager Manuel Pellegrini, center, chats with his teammate during a training session for the Barclays Asia Trophy in Hong Kong Tuesday July 23, 2013. The matches will be held in Hong Kong July 24 and 27.
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Courtois: Chelsea return would not be the ‘healthiest thing’
Full Article Goal
21 May 2014

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says his future is still not clear but has insisted that a return to parent club Chelsea might not be the "healthiest thing in the world". "I have the biggest respect for Petr Cech. He is one of the best goalkeepers in the world so I think putting him and me in the same team is not the healthiest thing in...
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Atletico Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, from Belgium, celebrates towards the fans after their 4-0 victory over Victoria Guimaraes during their Europa League Play-offs, second leg soccer match at the D. Afonso Henriques Stadium, in Guimaraes, Portugal, Thursday Aug. 25, 2011.
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Pellegrini: 'Ambitious mind' is key
Full Article Belfast Telegraph
21 May 2014

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has promised the club will be ambitious if they decide to strengthen their squad this summer. The newly-crowned Barclays Premier League champions must limit their spending to a net £49million as punishment for breaching UEFA's financial fair play regulations. But City, who also won the Capital One Cup last...
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Real Madrid's coach Manuel Pellegrini
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Enyeama: Nigeria will reach World Cup semi-finals
Full Article Goal
21 May 2014

The Lille goalkeeper is optimistic about the African champions' chances at this summer's tournament in Brazil, where they face Argentina, Iran and Bosnia-Herzegovina in the group Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama is brimming with confidence ahead of this summer's World Cup and believes that Stephen Keshi's men have what it takes to reach the...
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The June 22, 2010 file photo shows Nigeria players, front row from left, Chidi Odiah, Ikechukwu Uche, Chinedu Obasi, goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, back row from left, Rabiu Afolabi, Yussuf Ayila, Dickson Etuhu, Danny Shittu, Yakubu Ayegbeni, Joseph Yobo, and Nwankwo Kanu, pose for a team photo before the World Cup group B soccer match between Nigeria and South Korea at the stadium in Durban, South Africa. Nigeria's president has suspended the national football team from international competition for two years after a poor showing at the World Cup, a spokesperson said Wednesday, June 30, 2010.
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Dani Alves: I want to face Messi in the World Cup final
Full Article Goal
21 May 2014

The 31-year-old is eager to face his Barcelona colleague in the final but is adamant that just reaching the last two would not be enough for the trophy-hungry hosts Brazil wing-back Dani Alves dreams of facing Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi and Argentina in this summer's World Cup final. The Selecao host the tournament and are looking to claim...
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FC Barcelona's Dani Alves from Brazil, left, duels for the ball next to Real Valladolid's goalkeeper Jaime Jiménez, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain on Saturday, Dec 22, 2012.
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Muller: I have a special relationship with Manchester United boss Van Gaal
Full Article Goal
21 May 2014

The Germany international and reported transfer target says that it is no secret that he enjoys an excellent rapport with the Dutchman but declares himself happy at Bayern Munich Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller says that he has a special relationship with Louis van Gaal amid reports that the newly appointed Manchester United manager has made...
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Munich's Thomas Mueller reacts during the soccer Champions League group F match between FC Bayern Munich and OSC Lille in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012.
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Lahm: Germany can't carry egos
Full Article Goal
21 May 2014

Joachim Low's captain says that success at the World Cup this summer will depend on each player sacrificing personal interests in favour of the greater good of the collective Philipp Lahm says that Germany cannot afford to carry egos if they are to win the World Cup in Brazil this summer. Joachim Low's side have endured a decade of near misses...
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Germany's Philipp Lahm, right, celebrates with Marco Reus, after scoring during the Euro 2012 soccer championship quarterfinal match between Germany and Greece in Gdansk, Poland, Friday, June 22, 2012.
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Luis Enrique promises 'exciting' Barcelona
Full Article Goal
21 May 2014

The 44-year-old was appointed on Monday and says that he is ready to lead the club into a new era of success, while also hoping to tighten up the Blaugrana at the back New Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has vowed to build a side who will "excite" supporters but warns that they must iron out their defensive weaknesses next season. The 44-year-old was...
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Roma's coach Luis Enrique, of Spain, looks on during a Serie A soccer match between Novara and Roma at the Silvio Piola stadium in Novara, Italy, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011.
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Ultimate Compliment! Katy Perry Predicts Sam Smith Will Become The Next Adele
Full Article Entertainment Wise
21 May 2014

Katy Perry knows talent when she hears it as the 'Roar' songstress appears to have stumbled on the beautiful voice that is Sam Smith, even going as far as to predict that he'll become a male version of Adele. The 'Birthday' singer first met Sam, who has won...
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Marc Anthony: Dad told me I was ugly
Full Article Music News
21 May 2014

Marc Anthony's father warned him to "work on" his personality because he was "ugly" when he was little. The 45-year-old has been married to former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres and Jennifer Lopez, but is under no illusion about his looks. He understands he isn't the most handsome guy on the planet, so took his dad's advice to work on his charm....
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Marc Anthony during his "Vivir Mi Vida" Tour at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida - August 23, 2013
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Ashley Roberts: I date jokers
Full Article Music News
21 May 2014

Ashley Roberts likes men that "take the p**s". The former Pussycat Doll has been linked to guys including British TV presenters Matt Johnson and Declan Donnelly. She's currently thought to be single, but the 32-year-old knows just what she's looking for in her prince charming. "I'd like a...
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U.S singer Ashley Roberts arrives for the UK premiere of A Good Day To Die Hard at a central London cinema, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in London.
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Pharrell Williams Expresses 'Sadness' After Six Iranian Fans Are Arrested Over 'Happy' Video
Full Article Entertainment Wise
21 May 2014

Pharrell Williams has spoken out after six of his fans in Iran were arrested for filming their own version of his 'Happy' music video, describing it as “beyond sad.” The group of six men and women are said to have been taken into police custody this week after...
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Justin Bieber performs during the 'Believe Tour' at the Amway Center Orlando, Florida - January 25, 2013
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Nicki Minaj Sends Fans Into Meltdown After Premiering Brand New Single 'Pills N Potions' (LISTEN)
Full Article Entertainment Wise
21 May 2014

Nicki Minaj has caused quite the stir with fans today after finally premiering her new single 'Pills N Potions' and it seems her new stripped back direction has gone down a storm with Twitter flooded with praise for the reflective ballad. The former...
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Nicki Minaj performs during the 'Pink Friday Tour' at the James L. Knight Center Miami, Florida - July 24, 2012
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'Pretty Exciting': One Direction Thank Fans As 2015 'On The Road Again' Tour Breaks Records
Full Article Entertainment Wise
21 May 2014

One Direction are aware they are the biggest boy band in the world but the lads have been left shocked by the incredible response to their next tour which kicks off next year, admitting they're “pretty excited” about heading out 'On The Road Again.' The five...
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One Direction at TV Week Logie Awards
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Jones: Jackson album about money
Full Article Belfast Telegraph
21 May 2014

Quincy Jones has said the release of Michael Jackson's new posthumous album is all "about money". The music mogul, who produced several of the late King of Pop's albums, suggested Xscape - which features previously unheard tracks and has gone straight to the top of the album chart - was released for financial reasons, reported Billboard. He spoke...
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Grammy award winning producer Quincy Jones makes remarks at the GRAMMYs on the Hill Gala Dinner and performances, jsa1
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Fast & Furious 7's Insurance Claim Will Be The Largest In Movie History
Full Article Cinema Blend
21 May 2014

Since the passing of beloved actor Paul Walker, there has been a ton of talk and speculation about what Fast & Furious 7, which was in production when he died, would do to complete the film. From writing Walker out to using deleted scenes from earlier movies to paying for CGI work, pretty much every conceivable possibility was publicly chewed...
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Vin Diesel, left, Paul Walker, center, and Jordana Brewster, cast members in the upcoming film "Fast & Furious 6," take part in a Q&A session on the film at CinemaCon 2013 at Caesars Palace on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in Las Vegas.
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Daniel Radcliffe Insists He Won't Be Reuniting With Harry Potter Co-Stars Ever Again? 'I Need To Draw A Line'
Full Article Entertainment Wise
21 May 2014

Daniel Radcliffe wants us all to stop talking about Harry Potter. The star has, very politely, shot down rumours he's to reunite with Emma Watson and Rupert Grint for a new theme park in the US. Alan Gilmore, the art director for both the rides at...
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Daniel Radcliffe who stars as Harry Potter, gestures during the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" in Tokyo, Thursday, June 28, 2007.
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Simon Kinberg Has "Regrets" About 'X-Men: The Last Stand,' Confirms Quicksilver For 'X-Men: Apocalypse'
Full Article Indiewire
21 May 2014

| Promotion for “X-Men: Days of Future Past” is in the fullest of swings ahead of this weekend's release. There are digital posters on the London Underground counting down the days, hours, minutes and seconds until release, which more than anything are sort of stressful to look at: meanwhile on the internet are all manner of clips and things,...
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Simon Kinberg speaking at the 2014 WonderCon, for "X-Men: Days of Future Past", at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
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Was Ryan Gosling's Movie Lost River Really Booed At Cannes?
Full Article Entertainment Wise
21 May 2014

Ryan Gosling didn't have the best day yesterday amid reports his directorial debut Lost River was booed by critics at the Cannes Film Festival. But was it really as bad as it sounds? The actor turned director's movie received its long awaited first viewing at the world...
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 Rachel McAdams, left, and Ryan Gosling arrive at the 12th annual Critics´ Choice Awards on Friday, Jan. 12, 2007 in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)   (js1)
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'Wolverine Would Fit Right In': Hugh Jackman To Leave The X-Men For The Avengers?
Full Article Entertainment Wise
21 May 2014

Hugh Jackman has been part of the X-Men family for over 10 years but seven movies in, is the Wolverine star ready to move over to the Avengers? The Aussie actor was asked in a recent interview with IGN who he would love to see Wolverine star with in a dream superhero lineup. It...
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Hugh Jackman attends the "X-Men: Days of Future Past" world premiere on Saturday, May 10, 2014 in New York.
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Ben Affleck Batsuit And Batmobile 'One Of Many' In Batman Vs Superman?
Full Article Entertainment Wise
21 May 2014

Zack Snyder gave fans the first look at Ben Affleck in the Batsuit earlier this month, but now new details are starting to emerge about Batman's look in the Man of Steel sequel. Director Snyder unveiled two teaser pics on Twitter this month showing both a beefed up Ben in the suit and the brand new batmobile. As fans dissect the first clues as to...
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Ben Affleck speaking at a rally for Feed America in 2009.
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Tatum still enjoys his wild ways
Full Article Belfast Telegraph
21 May 2014

Channing Tatum has suggested that he has no plans to call time on his wild ways. The Magic Mike actor, 34, who had the nickname ''Chanimal'' as a child, told the June issue of GQ magazine that he equates drinking "to having a good time." The former stripper, who is married to long-time sweetheart Jenna Dewan, told the mag: "I probably drink too...
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Channing Tatum speaking at the 2012 WonderCon in Anaheim, California.
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Fassbender's Formula 1 dreams
Full Article Belfast Telegraph
21 May 2014

Michael Fassbender sometimes fantasises about being a Formula 1 driver in the 1980s, but admits that he's actually terrible when it comes to racing go-karts. The German-born Irish hunk is currently lighting up the screen as Magneto, his second outing as the X-Men hero in the Marvel Comics franchise. A Hollywood A-lister isn't Michael's number one...
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Honoree Michael Fassbender arrives at the 16th annual GQ "Men of the Year" party in Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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US stocks open higher ahead of Fed minutes
Full Article Denver Post
21 May 2014

Click photo to enlarge FILE - This file photo made April 22, 2010 shows a Wall Street sign in front of the New York Stock Exchange. U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, as investors await the minutes from the Federal Reserve's most recent meeting in April. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File) «1» U.S. stocks...
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Traders Michael Urkonis, left, and Jonathan Corpina work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010.
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Nikkei down 0.24 pct on yen's rise, BOJ staying pat on easing
Full Article Xinhua
21 May 2014

TOKYO, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Japan's Nikkei stock lost 0.24 percent as the yen's rise impacted exporters and Wall Street's losses overnight did little to inspire the market ahead of the conclusion of the central bank's policy meeting. The Nikkei Stock Average lost 33.08 points from Tuesday to close at 14,042.17, while the broader Topix index fell 3.33...
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No confrontation with centre, says Chandy
Full Article Newstrack India
21 May 2014

Tweet Thiruvananthapuram, May 21 (IANS) Underlining that governance is different from politics, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Wednesday said his administration would have no confrontation with the BJP-led central government. He was...
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 The Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri Oommen Chandy, in New Delhi on June 21, 2005. India                     (rs1)
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Odisha: Naveen Patnaik sworn in as chief minister for fourth term
Full Article Newstrack India
21 May 2014

Tweet Amid the major Modi wave across the country where many ups and down were feel during the election, it is BJD president Naveen Patnaik who was sworn-in as Odisha chief minister for the fourth straight term. Apart from...
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The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism, Shri K. Chiranjeevi at the inauguration of the new campus of Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management, at Bhubaneswar on April 18, 2013.The Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Naveen Patnaik is also seen.
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Loss on Wall Street spooks Asian markets
Full Article Business Day
21 May 2014

TOKYOAsian shares caught Wall Street’s gloom on Wednesday, while the dollar was on track for a sixth losing session against the yen after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) upgraded its view on capital expenditures. The BoJ held policy steady as expected at the conclusion of a two-day meeting and maintained its overall upbeat economic assessment. MSCI’s...
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Berlusconi issues stark warning over euro zone’s future
Full Article The Hindu
21 May 2014

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has warned that the euro currency could fail without a radical shake-up of the European Union. Talking to the BBC’s Newsnight programme, Berlusconi also railed against former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and denied reports that he had made vulgar insults...
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Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi delivers his speech at a gathering of supporters in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. Berlusconi is promising Italians if they vote him back into office that he will not only abolish an unpopular tax on primary residences, but he'll refund property taxes Premier Mario Monti's government made them pay in 2012. Berlusconi abolished the tax when last elected premier in 2008, but Monti, who replaced him in 2011 as Italy sunk into the Eurozone debt crisis, revived it to help fill state coffers.
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GM recalls another 2.4 million vehicles
Full Article The Business Review
20 May 2014

Mark Finkenstaedt/General Motors General Motors CEO Mary Barra testifies in April before a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee, addressing the GM ignition switch recall. The company was fined $35 million — the maximum possible penalty — last week by the U.S. Department of Transportation for failing to act more quickly on the...
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In this Feb. 12, 2008 file photo, the General Motors Corp. headquarters are shown in Detroit.
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Stocks down sharply on weak retail earnings
Full Article Newsday
20 May 2014

Travel deals Stocks fell Tuesday afternoon as disappointing earnings stoked investor concern about the retail sector and consumer spending. Staples, Dick's Sporting Goods and Urban Outfitters were among the biggest decliners. At midafternoon on Wall Street, the Standard & Poor's 500 index was down about 14 points, or nearly 0.8 percent, at 1,871.1....
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In this July 28, 2010 file photo specialist Donald Civitanova, left, and trader Maier Tarlow work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
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BREAKING! Thailand's Army Declares Martial Law - Coup Speech
BREAKING! Thailand's Army Declares Martial Law - Coup Speech
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Thailand's army declared martial law in a surprise announcement in Bangkok before dawn on Tuesday, intensifying the turbulent nation's deepening political crisis. The military, however, denied a coup d'etat was underway. The move came after six months of anti-government demonstrations aimed at ousting the government and one day after the Southeast Asian country's caretaker prime minister refused to step down. The army said in a statement that the military had taken the action to "keep peace and order" and soldiers entered several private television stations in the capital. An army official, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation, told The Associated Press "this is definitely not a coup. This is only to provide safety to the people and the people can still carry on their lives as normal." A ticker on Chanel 5, an army station, also denied the military was taking over and asked the public not to panic. Thailand's army has staged at 11 successful coups since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932. The military statement was signed by army chief Gen. Prayuth Chan-Ocha. It cited a 1914 law that gives it authority to intervene during times of crisis, and said it had taken the action because on-going mass rallies between political rivals "could impact the country's security and safety of the lives and properties of the public." On Monday, Thailand's acting prime minister insisted his government will not resign, resisting pressure from a group of senators who are seeking ways to settle the country's political crisis, and from anti-government protesters who are demanding an appointed prime minister. The deadlock in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy has been worsening since former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved the lower house in December and a court ousted her and nine Cabinet ministers earlier this month for abuse of power. A group of about 70 senators, most of whom are seen as siding with the anti-government protesters, proposed a framework on Friday that calls for a government with full power to conduct political reforms. Acting Prime Minister Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan and Justice Minister Chaikasem Nitisiri met with two representatives of the Senate in an undisclosed location Monday to avoid disruption from the protesters. In a statement following the meeting, Niwattumrong said the Cabinet cannot resign because "it will be negligence of duty and against the constitution," and insisted he "can carry out duties and has full authority" as prime minister. The Cabinet has operated in a caretaker capacity with limited power since Yingluck dissolved the lower house in December in a failed bid to ease the political crisis. A new government cannot normally be named until there are elections, which anti-government demonstrators have vowed to block unless political reforms occur first. The Senate, the only functioning legislative body in the country, was seen as the last resort of the anti-government protesters, who are calling for an interim, unelected prime minister to be chosen. Earlier this month, the Constitutional Court removed Yingluck for nepotism along with nine Cabinet members in a case that many viewed as politically motivated. Protesters said her removal is not enough because she was replaced by an acting prime minister from the ruling party, Niwattumrong. Anti-government protesters say they are making their final push to oust the government and install an unelected prime minister and government. They have promised to call off their rallies if they are not successful by May 26, following six months of street demonstrations in which 28 people have died and hundreds of others have been injured. The protesters on Monday began searching for members of the Cabinet at their residences to pressure them to resign, but did not find any. Labor unions representing about 20 state-owned enterprises vowed to go on strike Thursday to support the anti-government protesters, although several companies, including Thai Airways and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, said Monday that they would operate normally. Thailand's political crisis began in 2006, when Yingluck's brother, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, was toppled by a military coup after being accused of corruption, abuse of power and disrespect for King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Thaksin, a former telecommunications billionaire, remains highly popular among the poor in the north and northeast, and parties controlled by him have won every national election since 2001. The anti-government protesters, who are aligned with the opposition Democrat Party and backed by the country's traditional elites, say they want to remove all traces of his political machine from politics. Thaksin's supporters, known as the Red Shirts, have staged a rally in Bangkok's western outskirts since May 10, raising concerns about possible clashes between them and the anti-government protesters.
  • published: 20 May 2014
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China and Russia strengthen ties but gas deal remains in the works
China and Russia strengthen ties but gas deal remains in the works
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Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin sign statement on cooperation, but highly-awaited gas supply deal is still in the works. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe More Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/BreakingNews Reuters tells the world's stories like no one else. As the largest international multimedia news provider, Reuters provides coverage around the globe and across topics including business, financial, national, and international news. For over 160 years, Reuters has maintained its reputation for speed, accuracy, and impact while providing exclusives, incisive commentary and forward-looking analysis. http://reuters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Reuters https://plus.google.com/u/0/s/reuters https://twitter.com/Reuters
  • published: 20 May 2014
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2nd Bomb Blast in Abuja, Nigeria's Capital - T.B. Joshua Prophecy
2nd Bomb Blast in Abuja, Nigeria's Capital - T.B. Joshua Prophecy
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During The SCOAN Live Sunday Service, Prophet T.B. Joshua gave a message of prophecy for the nation of Nigeria through Wise Man Racine. The prophet called on viewers worldwide to pray for God ago avert what he saw happen in the nation, Nigeria on Thursday evening. These were his words. The Man of God sent me to you that this is part of the message he had for the nation Nigeria - that Thursday, you should be in an attitude of prayer for the nation, so that whatever may happen, God will avert it. Thursday, be in an attitude of prayer and fasting for God to avert what will happen. Anywhere you go in Nigeria, be in an attitude of prayer, particularly Thursday evening to Friday.
  • published: 03 May 2014
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U.S. Paratroopers in Poland, Amid Ukraine Crisis
U.S. Paratroopers in Poland, Amid Ukraine Crisis
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US army paratroopers arrive in Poland beginning a series of military exercises in four countries across Eastern Europe to bolster allies in the wake of Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula last month. (April 23)
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2014 CICA Summit Focus on Regional Security and Counter Terrorism
2014 CICA Summit Focus on Regional Security and Counter Terrorism
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  • Updated: 20 May 2014
Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the 2014 CICA summit. The two day event will focus on increasing dialogue, mutual trust and collaboration to build an Asia that is peaceful, stable and cooperative. Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the 2014 CICA summit. The two day event will focus on increasing dialogue, mutual trust and collaboration to build an Asia that is peaceful, stable and cooperative. Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the 2014 CICA summit. The two day event will focus on increasing dialogue, mutual trust and collaboration to build an Asia that is peaceful, stable and cooperative. 2014 CICA Summit Focus on Regional Security and Counter Terrorism 2014 CICA Summit Focus on Regional Security and Counter Terrorism 2014 CICA Summit Focus on Regional Security and Counter Terrorism cctv-america,cctv-news,cica
  • published: 20 May 2014
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Libya: Tripoli under attack (20/03/2011)
Libya: Tripoli under attack (20/03/2011)
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  • Updated: 20 Mar 2011
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Tennis star Novak Djokovic 'emotional' at Serbia flood
Tennis star Novak Djokovic 'emotional' at Serbia flood
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  • Duration: 2:00
  • Updated: 19 May 2014
Emergency workers in Serbia are preparing for a "flood wave" on one of the country's main rivers - the Sava. It comes after the worst floods in the Balkans for decades left more than 35 dead and forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. Serbian Grand Slam tennis champion, Novak Djokovic, who has just won his third Italian Open title in Rome, told the BBC it had been ''very emotional'' to see the suffering in his country.
  • published: 19 May 2014
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BREAKING! Thailand's Army Declares Martial Law - Coup Speech
BREAKING! Thailand's Army Declares Martial Law - Coup Speech
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  • Updated: 20 May 2014
Thailand's army declared martial law in a surprise announcement in Bangkok before dawn on Tuesday, intensifying the turbulent nation's deepening political crisis. The military, however, denied a coup d'etat was underway. The move came after six months of anti-government demonstrations aimed at ousting the government and one day after the Southeast Asian country's caretaker prime minister refused to step down. The army said in a statement that the military had taken the action to "keep peace and order" and soldiers entered several private television stations in the capital. An army official, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation, told The Associated Press "this is definitely not a coup. This is only to provide safety to the people and the people can still carry on their lives as normal." A ticker on Chanel 5, an army station, also denied the military was taking over and asked the public not to panic. Thailand's army has staged at 11 successful coups since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932. The military statement was signed by army chief Gen. Prayuth Chan-Ocha. It cited a 1914 law that gives it authority to intervene during times of crisis, and said it had taken the action because on-going mass rallies between political rivals "could impact the country's security and safety of the lives and properties of the public." On Monday, Thailand's acting prime minister insisted his government will not resign, resisting pressure from a group of senators who are seeking ways to settle the country's political crisis, and from anti-government protesters who are demanding an appointed prime minister. The deadlock in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy has been worsening since former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved the lower house in December and a court ousted her and nine Cabinet ministers earlier this month for abuse of power. A group of about 70 senators, most of whom are seen as siding with the anti-government protesters, proposed a framework on Friday that calls for a government with full power to conduct political reforms. Acting Prime Minister Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan and Justice Minister Chaikasem Nitisiri met with two representatives of the Senate in an undisclosed location Monday to avoid disruption from the protesters. In a statement following the meeting, Niwattumrong said the Cabinet cannot resign because "it will be negligence of duty and against the constitution," and insisted he "can carry out duties and has full authority" as prime minister. The Cabinet has operated in a caretaker capacity with limited power since Yingluck dissolved the lower house in December in a failed bid to ease the political crisis. A new government cannot normally be named until there are elections, which anti-government demonstrators have vowed to block unless political reforms occur first. The Senate, the only functioning legislative body in the country, was seen as the last resort of the anti-government protesters, who are calling for an interim, unelected prime minister to be chosen. Earlier this month, the Constitutional Court removed Yingluck for nepotism along with nine Cabinet members in a case that many viewed as politically motivated. Protesters said her removal is not enough because she was replaced by an acting prime minister from the ruling party, Niwattumrong. Anti-government protesters say they are making their final push to oust the government and install an unelected prime minister and government. They have promised to call off their rallies if they are not successful by May 26, following six months of street demonstrations in which 28 people have died and hundreds of others have been injured. The protesters on Monday began searching for members of the Cabinet at their residences to pressure them to resign, but did not find any. Labor unions representing about 20 state-owned enterprises vowed to go on strike Thursday to support the anti-government protesters, although several companies, including Thai Airways and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, said Monday that they would operate normally. Thailand's political crisis began in 2006, when Yingluck's brother, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, was toppled by a military coup after being accused of corruption, abuse of power and disrespect for King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Thaksin, a former telecommunications billionaire, remains highly popular among the poor in the north and northeast, and parties controlled by him have won every national election since 2001. The anti-government protesters, who are aligned with the opposition Democrat Party and backed by the country's traditional elites, say they want to remove all traces of his political machine from politics. Thaksin's supporters, known as the Red Shirts, have staged a rally in Bangkok's western outskirts since May 10, raising concerns about possible clashes between them and the anti-government protesters.
  • published: 20 May 2014
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Inside Libya's Militias
Inside Libya's Militias
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  • Updated: 01 Apr 2014
Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Libya has been plagued with violence since the 2011 revolution and death of Muammar Qaddafi. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Ali Zeidan was ousted over his inability to control the various militias operating across the country. These militias have opened fire on protesters in Tripoli, kidnapped the former prime minister, and have taken control of oil fields in the country's Eastern region. With little sign of the chaos dying down, VICE News traveled across Libya to take a look at these groups as they hold their country hostage. Check out the VICE News beta for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Tumblr: http://vicenews.tumblr.com/
  • published: 01 Apr 2014
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BREAKING NEWS:At least 162,000 killed in Syria conflict
BREAKING NEWS:At least 162,000 killed in Syria conflict
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  • Updated: 19 May 2014
For more Latest and Breaking News Headlines SUBSCRIBE to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQiOsFHrMh2j1v7MFDO4Eyg At least 162,000 people have been killed in Syria's three-year-old conflict, a monitoring group said on Monday, and thousands more are missing after being captured by President Bashar al-Assad's forces and rebels trying to overthrow him. The pro-opposition, British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said losses among fighters on the government side were higher than those among pro-rebel groups, and estimated that at least 54,000 civilians had been killed since the conflict began. It estimated 62,800 deaths among the army, pro-Assad Syrian militia, Lebanese Hezbollah fighters and other foreign Shi'ite gunmen. That compared with 42,700 people who had died on the rebel side, including fighters from al Qaeda's Nusra Front, other Islamist brigades, and soldiers who defected from Assad's army. Nearly 3,000 people of unknown identity or affiliation had been killed, it said. The Observatory said all sides in the conflict played down their losses, making an accurate count almost impossible, and the overall death toll was probably around 70,000 higher at 230,000.
  • published: 19 May 2014
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Putin pledges to pull back troops from Ukraine border
Putin pledges to pull back troops from Ukraine border
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  • Updated: 19 May 2014
Putin said that Russian troops would be moved from the Ukraine border, but NATO says they have not seen any withdrawal.
  • published: 19 May 2014
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Election Live: Covering Afghanistan's presidential elections
Election Live: Covering Afghanistan's presidential elections
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  • Updated: 18 Feb 2014
With less than 2 months to go until the Afghan presidential election, the country is gripped by an unprecedented level of election coverage from Afghanistan's own media. At the heart of this will be the first election in Afghanistan, where all of the key candidates take part in live debates. We're given exclusive access behind the scenes of 1TV's first live presidential debate, to see how political journalism and the country's media landscape has developed and changed in the last 13 years. The elections may well be fought on the issues of security, the economy and radicalism, but it is members of the young, educated local press which are driving the most hotly contested Afghan elections in modern times.
  • published: 18 Feb 2014
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Balkan floods: 37 dead and thousands flee Bosnia, Serbia floods
Balkan floods: 37 dead and thousands flee Bosnia, Serbia floods
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  • Updated: 19 May 2014
Subscribe to ITN News: http://bit.ly/1bmWO8h More than 25,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in Serbia and Bosnia in the worst floods to hit the Balkans in more than a century. At least 37 people have drowned or been killed in landslides in the two nations as heavy rainfall submerged towns in water, destroying homes and roadways. Rescue teams, humanitarian aid, water pumps and generators have arrived from Russia and several European Union member states to help as the country braces itself for another flood wave. Report by Sarah Kerr. Like us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1aENuyJ Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1fta2Qp Add us on Google+: http://bit.ly/17z0Dpd More stories from ITN: Could we have jetpacks sooner than we think? http://bit.ly/1qPfYNc Amazing stunt: wingsuit athletes fly over Manhattan: http://bit.ly/Tl2Xwn Wow! World's largest dinosaur remains found: http://bit.ly/1vrqg5Y Rocket destroyed during launch: http://bit.ly/1oWrEJx Amazing footage: Cricket ball in space: http://bit.ly/1guohKb Psychic orangutan predicts German Cup Final results: http://bit.ly/1otKN87 Treasure hunters loot 'Santa Maria' wreck: http://bit.ly/1oTjy4h Funny! Grannys' first hot air balloon ride: http://bit.ly/1g7HRLP Syria latest: Rebels try to take over checkpoint: http://bit.ly/1lseUXi RIP: Our tribute to Stephen Sutton: http://bit.ly/1std0JM 200+ killed in Turkey mine disaster: http://bit.ly/1lwYbFf Shocking: House fire causes explosion: http://bit.ly/1iI335S Twin girls born holding hands: http://bit.ly/RL3RBc Shooting at children's birthday party in California: http://bit.ly/1l2xB52 Dramatic footage: Hostage drama on Rio bus: http://bit.ly/1mNEVXH Incredible! Plane parachutes to ground: http://bit.ly/1oHHAPw Obama heckled during speech: http://bit.ly/1lmxMtv Dramatic rescue occurs mid-wedding! http://bit.ly/1iy9t7o See 2013's Most Watched Videos: http://bit.ly/1cKAmGl See our Biggest Videos of All Time: http://bit.ly/18ZACCf
  • published: 19 May 2014
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North Korea Reports 'Serious' Building Accident
North Korea Reports 'Serious' Building Accident
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  • Updated: 18 May 2014
North Korean officials offered a rare public apology for the collapse of an apartment building under construction in Pyongyang, in which a South Korean official says hundreds might have died. (May 18)
  • published: 18 May 2014
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Ratko Mladic Trial 1 - BBC America
Ratko Mladic Trial 1 - BBC America
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  • Updated: 03 Jun 2011
Ratko Mladic Trial 1 - BBC America, recorded 26.05. - 03.06.2011 News media update
  • published: 03 Jun 2011
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