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Thai protesters march on barracks

Mon, 03/15/2010 - 04:59
Thousands of Thai anti-government protesters march on a barracks where Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is staying.

Whale of a crime?

Mon, 03/15/2010 - 01:59
Greens can't get Japan to blubber for dead whales

In Pictures

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 14:24
Your pictures of the red shirt protest in Bangkok

Thai protest sets poll deadline

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 13:39
Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters march in Bangkok to press the government to call new elections.

In pictures

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 08:50
Bangkok turns red as Thai opposition holds rally

Chinese PM rejects yuan criticism

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 08:10
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao rejects criticism that Beijing keeps the yuan undervalued in order to boost exports.

Dominant Pacquiao beats Clottey

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 07:28
Manny Pacquiao dominates Joshua Clottey from the opening bell to retain his WBO welterweight title.

Kazakh leader's fury over flood

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 13:53
Kazakhstan's president calls for the prosecution of anyone suspected of causing a recent flooding in which dozens died.

China steps up security in Tibet

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 12:00
The Chinese government boosts security in Tibet ahead of the second anniversary of violent protests against Beijing's rule.

New Zealand earn consolation win

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 09:56
Shane Bond and Tim Southee claim four wickets apiece as New Zealand beat Australia by 51 runs in the fifth and final one-day international.

Disconnect

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 09:33
Can two Korean families cope without the web?

Thaksin country

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 09:21
Supporters of ousted Thai PM rally for their man

'Red' demonstrators reach Bangkok

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 09:19
Thousands of Thai opposition supporters converge on the capital, Bangkok, to press their demands for elections.

California sues Toyota for faults

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 07:15
Prosecutors in California are suing Toyota, claiming the carmaker sold hundreds of thousands of vehicles it knew had defects.

Ivory and tuna top wildlife talks

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 05:17
UN wildlife negotiations begin on banning the trade in bluefin tuna and permitting sales of ivory at a two-week summit in Doha.

China oil demand is 'astonishing'

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 18:27
Oil demand in China rose by an "astonishing" 28% in January year-on-year, the International Energy Agency says.

Obama delays visit to Indonesia

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 17:02
US President Barack Obama has delayed his visit to Indonesia by several days and will no longer take his family, the White House says.

China's stern warning to Google

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 16:17
China's top internet official warns that Google will "pay the consequences" if it does not comply with censorship laws.

Shopping spree

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 14:01
Man who bought gadgets for North Korea's Kim Jong-il

Thailand braces for 'red' protest

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 13:11
Thailand mobilises thousands of troops ahead of rallies in Bangkok by supporters of ousted former PM Thaksin Shinawatra.