Tension rises as Thaksin gets ready to address supporters
TENSIONS rose in Thailand on Friday as deposed
Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra prepared to give a televised
address to supporters who have been holding daily protests against
the country’s coup leaders.
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Woman named for Indian presidency
THE governor of the Indian state of Rajasthan,
Pratibha Patil, has been named as a presidential candidate by
India’s Congress-led ruling coalition. She could become the first
woman to occupy the mostly ceremonial position.
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