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March 20, 2014
Australia Checking Possible Debris From Missing Malaysia Jet

Officials say Norwegian car carrier has reached area in southern Indian Ocean where two floating objects, suspected to be debris from Flight 370, were observed floating, Reuters reports
March 18, 2014
FAO: 'Revolution' in Agriculture Vital to Meet Food Targets

UN says declining amounts of arable land, fresh water resources, however, will create challenges
March 16, 2014
Search Widens for Missing Malaysian Airliner

With 25 countries joining effort, analysts call for greater regional cooperation on air safety and security
March 15, 2014
Rights Groups Want Protection for 220 Uighurs Detained in Thailand

Uighurs were found hiding in rubber plantation in Thailand's southern Songkla province
March 10, 2014
Malaysia Judiciary Criticized Over Anwar Ibrahim Verdict

Some analysts say sodomy charge and conviction are aimed at undermining opposition leader's growing political popularity
March 06, 2014
Rights Activists Call for Greater Accountability in Thailand

Abuse charges include actions of security forces in ongoing violence in the south, which has claimed more than 5,000 lives since 2004
March 03, 2014
Bangkok Moves Back to Business as Usual

As protest campaign consolidates, nearby malls, small businesses are reopening
March 01, 2014
Thai Protest Leader Calls for End to Street Rallies

Move could open way for talks to end crisis; decision follows increasing attacks on rally sites and call from US secretary of state for full investigation into recent violence
February 25, 2014
Threat of Increasing Thai Violence Opens Way to Fresh Talks

Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban says he would never negotiate with Thai Prime Minister; he accuses the government of links to the gunmen involved in the recent bloody attacks
February 24, 2014
UN Chief Calls for End to Thai Political Violence

Ban Ki-moon issues statement condemning recent escalation which claimed lives of three children, bringing total number of dead in anti-government protests to 20
February 23, 2014
Analysts Fear Burma's Reforms Stalling

Foreign investors recognize Burma's potential economic challenges include land reform, infrastructure spending and education, as well as rebuilding the country's civil service; It could become a middle income country by 2030
February 21, 2014
Thai Rice Farmers Give Government a Week to Make Payments

Faced with threats from thousands of farmers arriving in Bangkok, PM Yingluck successfully negotiated their return home with promises to meet outstanding payments next week
February 20, 2014
Confidence in Thai Economy Slumps Amid Political Turmoil

World Bank economists say easing of political tensions is needed for economy to reach a four-percent growth rate by year's end
February 18, 2014
Thai Police, Protesters Battle in Bangkok

Four reportedly killed after tear gas, gunfire and explosions were heard during midday fight; Both sides appeared to be using weapons
February 17, 2014
Thai Protesters Defiant in Face of State of Emergency

Riot police managed to clear anti-government protesters from a major boulevard in Bangkok in small but brief victory
February 14, 2014
Thai Police Back Down After Move to Disperse Protests

Friday's police operation came as Thailand marked a Buddhist holiday, leaving many protest sites with few on hand as people visited temples
February 05, 2014
Thailand's Political Turmoil Brings Economic Uncertainties

US ratings agency Fitch says prolonged period of current political stand-off raises risk of long-term damage to country's economic performance
February 03, 2014
Thailand Plans Second Round of Voting

New round to be scheduled for those who were prevented from casting ballots Sunday by anti-government protesters
February 01, 2014
Thais Vote Amid High Security, Heightened Fears of Violence

With the risk of further bloodshed running high when polls open, it is unclear whether the outcome of Sunday's general election can ease the country's deep ideological divisions, or push it further into political paralysis, protest and legislative limbo
January 31, 2014
Thai Government Faces Challenges as Country Prepares for Polls

Tens of thousands of police will be deployed across Thailand February 2 for election seen as crucial test for kingdom's fragile democracy

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