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Thailand's PM ousted in military coup
Sep 19 2006 11:32PM (CT)
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - In the dead of night and without firing a shot, Thailand's military overthrew popularly elected Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday amid mounting criticism that he had undermined democracy.
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AP: Hill vows to push on for nuke talks
Sep 19 2006 11:23PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - The American envoy to deadlocked nuclear disarmament talks with North Korea said Tuesday that he was pushing for a meeting with the United States' other partners despite the North's refusal to participate.
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Thai coup sparks condemnation, unease
Sep 19 2006 10:42PM (CT)
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - The military overthrow of Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the declaration of martial law in the Southeast Asian nation triggered condemnation, unease and uncertainty in Asian nations.
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U.S. activist accused of Vietnam plot
Sep 19 2006 9:44PM (CT)
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - Authorities alleged that American pro-democracy activist detained more than a month ago in Vietnam was suspected of plotting an attack on a U.S. Consulate, state-controlled media reported Wednesday.
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Laura Bush urges resolution on Myanmar
Sep 19 2006 5:47PM (CT)
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - First lady Laura Bush on Tuesday called for Myanmar's military rulers to release imprisoned pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and urged the U.N. Security Council to issue a swift resolution condemning the junta.
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Thailand sports long history of coups
Sep 19 2006 5:05PM (CT)
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Few people expected Thailand's political crisis to lead to a coup. But when the military made its move to take over the government Tuesday, it came as no surprise that Gen. Sondhi Boonyaratkalin was in charge.
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Bangkok streets empty after army coup
Sep 19 2006 4:37PM (CT)
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Bangkok's bustling streets emptied out early Wednesday from shopping stalls to red light districts after word spread that the military had launched a coup against Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and imposed martial law.
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11 suspected Afghan Taliban killed
Sep 19 2006 4:07PM (CT)
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) - Police killed 11 suspected Taliban in two operations in southern Afghanistan, and a purported insurgent spokesman claimed Tuesday that militants executed a Turkish man kidnapped last month.
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Japan, Australia sanction North Korea
Sep 19 2006 3:19PM (CT)
TOKYO (AP) - Japan and Australia on Tuesday slapped fresh economic sanctions on North Korea, triggering protests from China that the move would worsen the standoff over Pyongyang's weapons programs.
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Indian convicted of planing car bomb
Sep 19 2006 11:26AM (CT)
MUMBAI, India (AP) - A man was convicted Tuesday of planting the most devastating of 12 bombs in India's deadliest terror attack, which killed 257 people in 1993.
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Nationalist set to win party leadership
Sep 19 2006 11:06AM (CT)
TOKYO (AP) - The favorite to become Japan's next prime minister is heading into Wednesday's vote for the leadership of the ruling party with victory and a chance to press ahead with his nationalist agenda all but guaranteed.
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Thai PM Thaksin says he may step down
Sep 19 2006 9:05AM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Thailand's prime minister said that he may step down as leader of the country after upcoming elections, but he will remain at the helm of his party, despite calls for him to give up the post.
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Hwang didn't notice forged research
Sep 19 2006 5:39AM (CT)
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - A researcher accused of fabricating data for scientist Hwang Woo-suk's now-discredited stem cell research claimed Tuesday that Hwang's negligence in detecting the faked results enabled him to repeatedly forge scientific evidence.
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Paulson stresses patience in China
Sep 19 2006 4:06AM (CT)
HANGZHOU, China (AP) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says he will be patient in dealings with China during a visit this week that is expected to include talks on Washington's appeals for a stronger Chinese currency.
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Malaysia says Pope's apology acceptable
Sep 19 2006 3:12AM (CT)
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Pope Benedict XVI's expression of regret after his remarks on Islam and violence was acceptable, but the pontiff should avoid making future comments that could offend Muslims, Malaysia's prime minister said.
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