Mindanao fears peace monitor exit
Both fighters and civilians in the Philippines express concern about the withdrawal of international peace monitors.
Archive for the 'Asia-Pacific | World Edition' Category
December 2nd, 2008
December 2nd, 2008
Top Thai court bans ruling party
Thailand's constitutional court dissolves the party of PM Somchai Wongsawat, amid an escalating political crisis.
December 1st, 2008
Thai airport blast kills activist
A blast kills at least one Thai anti-government protester and wounds 20 others at Bangkok's Don Mueang airport.
December 1st, 2008
Planes freed for Thai evacuations
Dozens of empty planes fly out of Bangkok's international airport, after authorities reach a deal with protesters.
December 1st, 2008
China factory output down sharply
China's manufacturing output fell sharply in November, figures show, just the latest sign that the global economic slowdown is impacting on its economy.
November 30th, 2008
N Korea restricts border controls
North Korea begins enforcing stricter border controls with South Korea, due to what it calls "relentless confrontation".
November 30th, 2008
Tension grows over Thai blockade
Fears of conflict in Thailand rise and thousands of tourists remain stranded as the blockade of Bangkok airports goes on.
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