Fresh blows on economy

Thailand’s fresh political dramas will inflict huge tourism losses, weigh down the stock market, and crimp growth in an economy already in crisis from the global downturn, analysts said Wednesday.

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Gender violence summit in Venezuela

Venezuela will host the World Conference on Actions against Gender-Based Violence from April 20 to 22, informed Drany Pamphil, director of INAMUJER international Relations.

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UN Chief ‘regrets’ Asian Summit cancellation

UN Chief Ban Ki-moon Saturday led expressions of regret over the shock cancellation of an Asian summit after thousands of anti-government protesters stormed the venue in Thailand.

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Obama in MexicoL:

Drugs, US guns highlight talks

US President Barack Obama began his first trip to Latin America in Mexico yesterday amid promises to help tackle spiralling drug violence, a first trade dispute, and possible US immigration reform that could affect millions of Mexicans.

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