Thailand votes in first polls since coup
Thais went to the polls Sunday in an election
meant to restore democracy more than a year after the military
ousted Premier Thaksin Shinawatra, whose shadow looms large over the
balloting.
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Japan’s Emperor Akihito voices worry over climate change
Japanese Emperor Akihito expressed concern about
global warming in comments marking his 74th birthday Sunday, but
declined to discuss issues in his family.
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Laws to prevent cheap sale of state assets
Chinese lawmakers are mulling a law to prevent
state-owned assets being sold too cheaply, state press reported
Sunday, legislation that is likely to tighten Beijing’s control over
business.
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