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Thai police fire tear gas at Bangkok anti-government rally

YoopyaNov 24, 20120

Police have used tear gas against thousands of protesters calling for the overthrow of the prime minister in the Thai capital, Bangkok. At least 10,000

Gaza ceasefire holds but mistrust runs deep

YoopyaNov 23, 20120

(Reuters) – A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held firm on Thursday with scenes of joy among the ruins in Gaza over what Palestinians hailed as a

Syrian jets blast rebels in Damascus suburb

YoopyaNov 22, 20120

(Reuters) – Syrian warplanes bombed a Damascus suburb on Wednesday in a push to dislodge rebels from a stronghold that threatens President Bashar al-Assad’s hold

World powers want new nuclear talks with Iran quickly

YoopyaNov 22, 20120

(Reuters) – Six world powers agreed on Wednesday to seek renewed talks with Iran as fast as possible, reflecting a heightened sense of urgency to resolve a

Gaza crisis: Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement holds

YoopyaNov 22, 20120

A ceasefire between Israel and the Islamist Hamas movement that runs the Gaza Strip appeared to be holding on Thursday. Israel radio said some rockets

Afghan president demands release of U.S.-held prisoners

YoopyaNov 22, 20120

(Reuters) – Afghanistan’s president on Wednesday demanded the release of dozens of prisoners from U.S. custody and said all inmates held in breach of an

Two killed in suicide bomb attack near Kabul NATO base

YoopyaNov 21, 20120

(Reuters) – A suicide bomber killed two Afghan guards outside a NATO-run compound in the main diplomatic area of the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Wednesday,

Back from the brink? Ceasefire hopes fade after devastating Israel offensive but peace talks continue

YoopyaNov 21, 20120

Frontline despatch from the Mirror’s security correspondent on the border as hopes of a ceasefire to end the Israel-Palestine bloodshed fade Israel unleashed a devastating

Mumbai attack gunman Qasab executed

YoopyaNov 21, 20120

Mohammad Ajmal Amir Qasab, the sole surviving gunman from the 2008 Mumbai attacks, has been hanged. The Pakistani national’s plea for mercy to Indian President

China appoints new top official for scandal-ridden Chongqing

YoopyaNov 20, 20120

(Reuters) – China has confirmed that rising star Sun Zhengcai has been appointed Communist Party boss for the scandal-ridden southwestern city of Chongqing, taking the old job