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PDRC denies violence
BANGKOK, 14 April 2014: The People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) denies it threatened journalists, but instead asked for their cooperation, Thailand’s National News Bureau reported earlier this...
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VNAT calls for better security
HANOI, 20 May 2014: Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has instructed all travel and hospitality companies to ensure the safety of tourists, especially Chinese nationals following ongoing...
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Hong Kong protesters refuse to budge
HONG KONG, 30 September 2014: Hong Kong’s embattled leader called Tuesday for an immediate end to street demonstrations that have drawn tens of thousands and paralysed the city, but protesters refused...
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Tourism hit by HK protests
HONG KONG, 30 September 2014: Hong Kong’s shares tumbled Monday and the local dollar hit a six-month low against the greenback as pro-democracy protests shut down many schools, businesses and banks in...
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Hong Kong protests escalate
HONG KONG, 2 October 2014: A student leader vowed Wednesday to step up Hong Kong’s huge pro-democracy protests — including a possible occupation of government offices — unless the city’s leader steps...
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Chaos forces airline to close HK office
BANGKOK, 2 October 2014: Thai Airways International has closed its Hong Kong ticketing office until 6 October due to ongoing political unrest. The airline posted notice on its website stating: “Due to...
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HK leaders ready to talk
HONG KONG, 3 October 2014: Students whose peaceful pro-democracy protests have gripped Hong Kong on Friday agreed to hold talks with the government while vowing to continue their occupation, as the...
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HK police clear roads
HONG KONG, 15 October 2014: Hong Kong police vowed Tuesday to tear down more street barricades manned by pro-democracy protesters, hours after hundreds of officers armed with chainsaws and bolt cutters...
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Thai PM faces protests
MILAN, 16 October 2014: Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha is expected to be greeted by protests Thursday as he makes his first outing on the world stage since seizing power in a military coup in...
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New US plea for restraint in Hong Kong.
HONG KONG, 2 December 2014: The United States on Monday issued a fresh appeal to Beijing to exercise restraint in Hong Kong, adding it was concerned that British MPs had been barred from visiting the...
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