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Anger rises in flooded Bangkok as centre stays dry

Thousands flee Bangkok fearing breach of river banks

Traffic clogged rounds out of the Thai capital as thousands of people fled ahead of a high tide expected to worsen floods.

Afghans mourn murdered ex-president

Afghans gathered to mourn assassinated former president and chief peace negotiator Burhanuddin Rabbani on Wednesday.

Thaksin party wins Thai election by a landslide

The sister of former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra led her party in a landslide election win on Sunday.

Cambodian monks bless dead after night of horror

Cambodian monks bless dead after night of horror

Saffron-robed Buddhist monks chanted as onlookers gazed silently across a bridge piled with the shoes and clothing left by the victims of a stampede.

Spotlight on Suu Kyi as Burma enters new territory

Spotlight on Suu Kyi as Burma enters new territory

Confined to her crumbling lakeside home, long-detained Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi poses little threat to Burma’s first election in 20 years.

Can an ‘election of generals’ help reform Burma?

By holding an election to legitimise decades of military rule, Burma’s generals may have inadvertently created a framework for a democratic system.

Germany beat Uruguay 3-2 to take third place again

Germany beat Uruguay 3-2 to take third place again

Germany rounded off an impressive World Cup with a thrilling 3-2 win over a stubborn Uruguay on Saturday in a play-off for third place.

Spain coach hails ‘extraordinary’ effort

Spain coach hails ‘extraordinary’ effort

Carles Puyol cracked open Germany’s stubborn defence with a superb header on Wednesday to give Spain a 1-0 win and a place in the World Cup final.

Uruguay beat South Korea to reach last eight

Uruguay beat South Korea to reach last eight

David Suarez scored a goal in each half to give Uruguay a 2-1 win over South Korea on Saturday and take them to the World Cup quarterfinals.

Chile beat Switzerland 1-0 to lead Group H

Chile beat Switzerland 1-0 to lead Group H

Chile kept their place at the top of Group H with a bitterly fought 1-0 win over a stubborn 10-man Switzerland on Monday.

Plucky Serbia stun 10-man Germany

Plucky Serbia stun 10-man Germany

Serbia stunned Germany with a 1-0 win after Miroslav Klose was sent off and Lukas Podolski missed a penalty on Friday.

Côte d’Ivoire hold sluggish Portugal to a draw

Côte d’Ivoire hold sluggish Portugal to a draw

Portugal got their World Cup finals off to a stuttering start with a goalless draw against a spirited Côte d’Ivoire on Tuesday.

South Korea get off to flying start

South Korea get off to flying start

South Korea made an explosive start to their World Cup campaign with a fluent 2-0 win over Greece in their Group B opener on Saturday.

Thai protesters calm as battle raged to an end

As Thai troops staged a bloody operation to disperse red shirt protesters on Wednesday, thousands of demonstrators in a fortified camp appeared calm.

What lies ahead for divided Thailand?

Possible scenarios in Thai politics based on views of academics and risk analysts.

Thailand debates Constitution change to end deadlock

Thailand’s premier urged lawmakers on Wednesday to resolve a seemingly intractable political crisis in a debate on constitutional reforms.

Bangkok calmer as protesters leave Govt House

Anti-government protesters began streaming out of the grounds of Government House in Bangkok on Tuesday, ending a siege of the prime minister’s office

Thai army cracks down on anti-govt protesters

Thai troops fired repeatedly into the air in Bangkok on Monday after anti-government protesters torched a bus at a main junction.

Thai protesters wounded near Bangkok airport

A series of small bomb blasts wounded several anti-government protesters blockading Bangkok’s international airport on Wednesday.

Haig wins playoff in Thailand

South African Anton Haig kept his cool in scorching heat to win the Johnnie Walker Classic after a three-way play-off on Sunday. The 20-year-old Haig, who birdied the 72nd hole…