By Agencies and published by Channel NewsAsia New York – Myanmar’s newly appointed ambassador to the United Nations has resigned, saying that his predecessor – who was fired by the military government – continues to represent the country, a UN spokesman said on Thursday (Mar 4), the latest twist in a diplomatic row. The military,
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Court denies arrest warrants for singer’s girlfriend, friend
THE Criminal Court has dismissed a petition by police to issue warrants to arrest the girlfriend of Mr. Chaiamorn Kaewwiboonpan, a popular singer whose stage name is Ammy the Bottom Blues, and who has been arrested on the charges of violating Section 112 of the Criminal Code, known as the lese majeste law, for
Read moreNew Zealanders return home after earthquakes trigger tsunami warnings
By Reuters Staff, published by Toronto Sun Wellington — Small tsunami waves triggered by a series of powerful earthquakes hit the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island today (March 5) and authorities said thousands of residents who had evacuated to higher ground could now return to their homes. Officials had warned that waves could
Read morePolice brace for rampage at tomorrow’s protest
THE Facebook page of the Royal Thai Police posted a message fortelling that there will be heavy rampage at a protest expected to take place tomorrow (March 6) with policemen being the target, Siam Rath newspaper said this morning (March 5). The message urged all policemen to keep an eye on this situation. Meanwhile REDEM
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