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Protesters and supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gather during an anti-government rally outside a military barrack in Bangkok, Thailand Monday, March 15, 2010.
Bangkok   Democracy   Photos   Protest   Thailand  
 Al Jazeera 
Red shirts up pressure on Thai PM
| Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters in Thailand have begun rallying outside on a military base on the outskirts of Bangkok as they step up pressure on the country's prime minister to sta... (photo: AP / Apichart Weerawong)
An elderly woman holds bags of groceries while walking along the sidewalk in  Quirino Avenue, Davao City, Philippines as seen in this February 14, 2009 file photo.
Business   Elderly   Health   Philippines   Photos  
 Inquirer 
An act of courage
| A few years back when I was batting for a wider and more effective dissemination of the Senior Citizen law and its implementing rules and regulations—for the benefit of both the senior citizens as w... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal)
Thai general election, 2007 in Ban Mae Klong Noi School  The Guardian 
Sea of protesters demand new elections in Thailand
| THANYARAT DOKSONE | Associated Press Writer= BANGKOK (AP) — As many as 100,000 people demonstrated peacefully against Thailand's government at a party-like rally Sunday, but the capital was being ... (photo: Public Domain / Tevaprapas)
Bangkok   Elections   Photos   Protesters   Thailand  
Thai anti-government protesters react as they put water on picture of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra after leaders called off their rally outside the government house in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Leaders of demonstrations that plunged the Thai capital into chaos Tuesday called off their protests following rioting and clashes that left two dead and more than 120 injured across Bangkok. Several were then taken into police custody.  Breitbart 
Swarm of protesters rally for new Thai elections
| Supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra pose with his photo... | Protestors from the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship listen... | Protestors from the United Front for D... (photo: AP / Vincent Yu)
Bangkok   Elections   News   Photos   Thailand  
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Thai anti-government protesters react as they put water on picture of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra after leaders called off their rally outside the government house in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Leaders of demonstrations that plunged the Thai capital into chaos Tuesday called off their protests following rioting and clashes that left two dead and more than 120 injured across Bangkok. Several were then taken into police custody. Breitbart
Swarm of protesters rally for new Thai elections
| Supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra pose with his photo... | Protestors from the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship listen... | Protesto... (photo: AP / Vincent Yu)
Bangkok   Elections   News   Photos   Thailand  
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo presides over the National Security Council Meeting Friday (December 4) at Malacanang's  Aguinaldo State Dining Room. Inquirer
Bad governance and the economy
| I have lately been asking fellow economists and other friends what they think to be the three most critical impediments to achieving high and inclusive (broadly benefic... (photo: OPS/NIB / Rico Borja)
Corruption   Economy   Philippines   Photos   Poverty  
Supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gather in a street during a protest on Sunday, March 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. The New York Times
Protesters Surge Into Bangkok, Urging New Election
| Filed at 7:29 a.m. ET David Longstreath/Associated Press | Protestors from the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship near Bangkok on Sunday. | BANGKOK (AP) --... (photo: AP / Wason Wanichakorn)
Bangkok   Democracy   Election   Photos   Protest  
Former president Joseph " ERAP " Estrada was interviewed in philippine TV telecast of GMA7 for the program " Isang Tanong " wherein each presidential candidate must answer one question from the government and non-government agencies in one minute time clock,  Philippines , November 23 , 2009. Inquirer
Estrada vows to deal knockout punch on Villar, rivals ala Pacquiao
| MANILA, Philippines -- Former President Joseph Estrada vowed to deliver the knockout punch on boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao's president of choice. | Pacquiao earlier ... (photo: WN / Renzelle Mae Abasolo)
Election   Manila   Philippines   Photos   President  
One of supporters of ousted Thailand's Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra cheer and hold Thaksin's picture during a rally Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 in Bangkok, Thailand. Breitbart
Protesters surge into Bangkok urging new election
| Protestors from the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship listen... | Protestors from the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship dance... | A group o... (photo: AP / Apichart Weerawong)
Bangkok   Election   Photos   Political   Thailand  
Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva smiles during press conference at his office in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, April 16, 2009. Thailand's fugitive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra now has a Nicaraguan passport, complicating efforts to extradite him, as Thai authorities pressed ahead Thursday with a search for his supporters accused of leading violent riots in Bangkok. The Press Democrat
Protesters surge into Bangkok urging new election
| The protesters - many from the impoverished northeast and north - want Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to call new elections, which they believe will allow their polit... (photo: AP / Vincent Thian)
Bangkok   Election   Photos   Political   Thailand  
Farmer rights protest in Jakarta, Indonesia. Syracuse
Islamic group protests Obama's visit to Indonesia
| (AP) - JAKARTA, Indonesia - Thousands of followers of a conservative Islamic group held peaceful demonstrations Sunday in several Indonesian cities against the planned ... (photo: Creative Commons / Thehero)
Indonesia   Islamic   Obama   Photos   Protests  
Passengers deplaning from an Air Asia plane in KLIA LCCT The Examiner
Review: Air Asia's online booking system has problems: Some American credit cards cannot be used
| Last week, I spent more than two hours trying to book two flights on Air Asia's new website. Normally as easy as choosing a flight, keying in credit card information an... (photo: GFDL / Vmenkov)
Air   Asia   Finance   Photos   USA  
Earthquake - A man covers his face near the rubbles of a collapsed building in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. Canoe
Strong quake hits off Indonesia
By Reuters | JAKARTA, March 14 -- A strong quake of 6.4 magnitude struck in waters off Indonesia on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, but there were no imme... (photo: AP / Wong Maye-E)
Indonesia   Jakarta   Photos   Police   Quake  
Politics Terrorism
- Thailand protesters march on army headquarters
- Deadline for Thai Parliament dissolution passes
- "Red shirt" protesters march on Thai military base
-  VIDEO: Thousands march on Thai military base
Protesters and supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gather during an anti-government rally outside a military barrack in Bangkok, Thailand Monday, March 15, 2010.
Red shirts up pressure on Thai PM
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- Albay, Quezon mayor bets nabbed for gun ban violation
- Deadline for Thai Parliament dissolution passes
- Deadline for Thai Parliament dissolution passes
- Thailand protesters move on Army base to topple Govt.
Protestors from the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship dance to an early morning rock and roll song near Bangkok, Thailand's Democracy Monument Sunday, March 14, 2010.
Thousands of protesters gather in Bangkok
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Business & Economy Energy & Industry
- Chinese dams blamed for Mekong's dwindling flows and fis
- Grenade explodes at hotel in Philippines financial district
- Malaysia-bound youths nabbed
- Singapore yanks welcome mat for foreign workers
Passengers deplaning from an Air Asia plane in KLIA LCCT
Review: Air Asia's online booking system has problems: Some American credit cards cannot be used
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- Agong calls on all Malaysians to support NEM
- 2ND LD: Asian business leaders gear up for regional economic
- Work together for high-income country, says King
- For Philippine Family in Politics, Land Issue Hits Home
A Filipino male laborer pushes his cart where a sack of rice is being carried for delivery at Koronadal Public Market in Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines as seen on this May 19, 2009 file photo.
For Philippine Family in Politics, Land Issue Hits Home
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Health Society & Culture
- TV SPINS OF TOP BETS --> RP still to ratify new maritime con
- Health and happiness fest returns
- Protesters demand new election in Bangkok
- Protesters surge into Bangkok, demand new election
President Barack Obama holds a town hall style meeting at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio,, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010.
Obama delays Asia trip to deal with health care
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- Agong calls on all Malaysians to support NEM
- MANUEL VILLAR --> Saving Gibo: Lagging numbers don't faz
- TV SPINS OF TOP BETS --> RP still to ratify new maritime con
- SC chief Puno admits legal bias vs women, kids
An elderly woman holds bags of groceries while walking along the sidewalk in  Quirino Avenue, Davao City, Philippines as seen in this February 14, 2009 file photo.
An act of courage
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Science & InfoTech Sports
- Indonesian Muslims protest Obama visit
- Earthquake strikes Indonesia
- No.3: The world's smallest sea horse
- New cell phone bugging software: Your calls, location, texts
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No.3: The world's smallest sea horse
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- For Philippine Family in Politics, Land Issue Hits Home
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- RP riders top 5th leg in Vietnam Cavs too much for Grizzlies
- Smart-Manila sustains win streak
A Filipino male laborer pushes his cart where a sack of rice is being carried for delivery at Koronadal Public Market in Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines as seen on this May 19, 2009 file photo.
For Philippine Family in Politics, Land Issue Hits Home
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