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The US administration led by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has called for an orderly transition in Egypt, urging President Hosni Mubarak's government to implement democratic reforms and hold free and fair elections. Clinton maintained that the US would stand ready to help with the transition, while
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The paradox of American foreign policy in the Arab world was laid bare in the recent upheaval in Egypt. Two different speeches, one by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in 2005 and another by President Obama in 2009, showcased the inconsistency in US actions and words. While the US has
Mubarak, Hosni
As events in Egypt captivated the world on Friday, the US was pressing the government of President Hosni Mubarak to act swiftly on reforms in order to survive. The White House sent two clear and stark messages to Mubarak: introduce reforms now, and avoid a massive crackdown on protests. President
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A key red-shirt radio station in northern Thailand that had been recruiting thousands of anti-government protesters to travel to Bangkok has been silenced by army troops. The I Love Udon Radio station, which had been instrumental in rallying crowds against the government, was destroyed in the wake of the bloody
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Anti-government demonstrators have been waging protests in Bangkok for several days, resulting in over 36 civilian deaths and 296 wounded, according to government monitoring reports. The Thai government has rejected an offer for peace talks, citing sincerity concerns and demanding that protesters disperse from the streets. Despite a lull in
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Thai anti-government protesters have expressed a welcome for a proposed compromise to end the violent political crisis, but have asked for more details on the plan. The compromise, proposed by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, involves holding new elections on November 14 in exchange for the Red Shirt protesters dismantling their
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The Thai Cabinet has approved nearly Bt250 million (US$7.72 million) for added police expenses due to their operations in providing security during the anti-government Red Shirt protest. This move comes as Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban reported the latest situation update to the Cabinet, highlighting the need for
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Thailand's Prime Minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, is facing intense pressure to step down amid mounting evidence of military involvement in the deaths of at least 16 anti-government protesters. The botched operation has humiliated the army and emboldened the opposition, with the monarchy, too, appearing to distance itself from the
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The Thai prime minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, is grappling with increasing pressure to step down after the country's electoral commission ordered the dissolution of his ruling Democrat party for accepting illegal donations. The decision comes amidst the worst political violence in a generation, with 21 people killed and over
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Thailand's attempt to curb the influence of anti-government rallies by blocking an opposition TV station and dozens of websites has sparked widespread outrage among protesters who have vowed to defy a state of emergency. The "Red Shirt" movement, led by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra'
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Thailand's Cabinet has extended the Internal Security Act (ISA) for two more weeks to maintain order in the capital and two adjacent provinces, as the Red Shirt anti-government protesters vowed to intensify their protest. The protesters, dressed in red, have been occupying key areas of Bangkok, including the
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As the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) Red Shirts plan to bring down the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjaviva in Bangkok this weekend, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban has conceded that an intelligence report warns of 30-40 small bombings plotted across the Thai capital.
