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Thai prime minister cancels Myanmar appeal trip
South East Asia News.Net
Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has abruptly cancelled plans to fly to Rangoon over the weekend to persuade the ruling Myanmar junta to accept aid workers and supplies from the United States.
Military rulers will press ahead with Myanmar vote
South East Asia News.Net
Myanmar's military rulers have urged voters to approve a new constitution at Saturday's referendum, which is still due to go ahead, even after the devastation caused by cyclone Nargis.
Hezbollah defiant as fighting rocks Beirut
Reuters
Fierce clashes raged in Beirut on Thursday after the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah said the U.S.-supported Lebanese government had declared war by targeting its military...
Denial on al-Qaeda arrest report
South East Asia News.Net
United States military sources in Iraq have denied reports that Iraqi security forces have detained the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq.
Georgian president says war with Russia is possible
South East Asia News.Net
President Mikhail Saakashvili of Georgia has said that his country had come very close to war with Russia.
Lebanon strike leads to new violence
South East Asia News.Net
A general strike in Lebanon has lead to more riots and violent clashes between government supporters and followers of Hezbollah in the capital Beirut.
Ethiopian troops clash with Islamists in Somalia
South East Asia News.Net
At least 35 people have been killed in violent clashes between Ethiopian troops and Islamist insurgents in central Somalia.
Interpol arrests suspected US paedophile
South East Asia News.Net
The international police organization Interpol has arrested the 59-year-old Wayne Nelson Corliss, who is suspected of having sexually abused young boys in Asia.
Nepal still acting with China in mind
South East Asia News.Net
Nepalese police have arrested more than 200 Tibetan exiles demonstrating in Kathmandu, as China thanked Nepal for its efforts to stop protests.
Olmert weathering bribe allegations in court
South East Asia News.Net
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who is suspected of taking bribes from a US businessmen, is involved in a case that threatens to shake up the political landscape as Israel marks its 60th birthday.
Berlusconi becomes prime minister of Italy
South East Asia News.Net
Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi has led the members of his new government in a swearing-in ceremony in Rome.
Putin approved as new Russian PM
South East Asia News.Net
Russia's lower house of parliament or the State Duma has approved Vladimir Putin as prime minister, a day after he stepped down as president following eight years as head of state.
International community may force aid on Myanmar
South East Asia News.Net
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has said the military is preparing for a relief mission to Myanmar.
Tibet envoy expresses hope for more talks with Chinese
South East Asia News.Net
The Dalai Lama's envoy Lodi Gyari has said from his home in India that Chinese negotiators were willing to continue talks with the Tibetan side.
Nepal king about to be told to go
South East Asia News.Net
Nepal's Election Commission has finalised the recent election results, which leaves embattled King Gyanendra with just 21 days of privileged life.
Kashmir bus tumbles into ravine
South East Asia News.Net
In India, at least 36 people have been killed after a bus they were travelling in fell into a tributary of the Chenab river in Kashmir.
Australian children banned from piercing parlours
South East Asia News.Net
Children under the age of 16 are to be banned from having any part of their body pierced without written parental consent under new laws to be introduced by the New South Wales government in Australia.
US Congress expected to spurn food-aid reform call
Reuters
... and Charles Abbott U.S. lawmakers are set to unveil a five-year plan for providing global food aid on Thursday, and are expected to buck White House...
Tornado blows vehicles off highway in N. Carolina, kills 1
New York Post
A tornado touched down late Thursday on the outskirts of Greensboro, N.C., blowing three tractor-trailers off Interstate 40, authorities said. One person was killed and two were injured in the...
Reported tornadoes tear through Southeast
CNN
One person killed, three others injured after reported tornado hits North Carolina Strong winds overturn cars, damage homes in central part of state Witnesses report seeing funnel cloud in Colfax...
Zimbabwe army denies attacks, Mbeki to hold talks
Reuters
The South African leader, whose "soft diplomacy" approach towards the crisis in Zimbabwe has triggered criticism at home and abroad, is due to travel to his country's northern neighbor on Friday for...
Clinton presses on, urges supporters to ignore calls to quit
New York Post
Her voice raspy, her tone determined, Hillary Rodham Clinton urged her supporters Thursday to ignore the political pundits who have declared her toast.
NTSB to release report on central Florida plane crash that killed NASCAR exec
ABC Action News
A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board said inspectors found several breaks in the small plane's right wing and fuselage control cables. But it didn't shed light on whether...

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