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WikiLeaks founder Assange to be ‘free man’ after US plea deal

Julian Assange was released on Monday from a high-security British prison where he had been held for five years while he fought extradition to the United States

Thailand is rated as having some of the worlds most toxic air, caused mainly by construction, vehicle emissions, polluting factories and farmland burning. (Brent Lewin/Bloomberg/Getty Images)

Hundreds of schools to shut as toxic smog chokes Bangkok

The Thai capital has been shrouded in murky haze for weeks, sparking social media criticism of the uneven response by the government

Australia had quietly pressed authorities in Thailand to grant the UN access to Qunun, and now wants the matter dealt with quickly. (AFP)

Thailand will not forcibly deport Saudi woman: official

Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun was stopped by immigration because Saudi Arabian officials contacted them to say she had fled her family

The Kuwait Airways flight departed Bangkok as scheduled, but Qunun was not on board, according to Phil Robertson, Deputy Asia Director at Human Rights Watch. (Anusak Laowilas/NurPhoto/Getty Images)

Thailand says Saudi woman in asylum case to be sent back

The incident comes against the backdrop of intense scrutiny of Saudi Arabia over its handling of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi last year

Same old: Many poor Zimbabweans are doubtful that Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule will bring much in the way of change and equal opportunities. Photo: Jekesai Njikizana/AFP

Thai football team speak of ‘miracle’ rescue after hospital discharge

The boys, who will return to their families Wednesday night, announced their plan to temporarily ordain as monks to honour the death of Saman Kunan

England’s Harry Kane celebrates with Jordan Henderson after scoring their second goal

Coach Ek the unlikely stateless hero of Thai cave drama

The 25-year-old has been lauded for keeping the the young footballers calm as starvation loomed in the dark

Two ambulances leave from Tham Luang cave complex in the northern province of Chiang Rai

Eight rescued from Thai cave, but five remain trapped

Authorities say the rain could re-flood crucial parts of the cave complex that have been drained and make the escape route much harder

Thai divers gather before they enter to the Tham Luang cave in the northern province of Chiang Rai.

Thai cave rescue bid enters day two: 8 boys have been rescued

Looming rain was one of the main enemies of the operation, threatening to flood the cave complex in mountainous northern Thailand

Water is being pumped out from the deluged cave round-the-clock

‘Race against water’ as rain threatens Thai boys in the cave

Thirteen sets of diving equipment have been prepared for the team, who have endured 12 nights underground in the Tham Luang cave complex

A Thai soldier directs people to a skytrain exit after recent anti-coup protests.

Protesters defy troops in Thailand

Thousands of security personnel have been deployed on Bangkok’s streets in a show of force against small but defiant anti-coup flashmob rallies.

Thailand counting the costs of devastating floods

Anger mounts in flood-weary Bangkok

Bangkok residents are protesting as frustration mounts that parts of the Thai capital are suffering badly while the centre stays dry.

Curfew after deadly Thai clash

Thailand’s army is imposing a curfew on parts of Bangkok after two days of intense clashes left at least 24 dead and more than 200 wounded.

Thailand’s ‘Yellow Shirts’ call for martial law

Thailand’s ‘Yellow Shirts’ call for martial law

Thailand’s "Yellow Shirts" called on Monday for the imposition of martial law to end mass anti-government protests by rival "Red Shirts".

Thailand revokes Thaksin passport over protests

Thailand revoked the passport of Thaksin Shinawatra on Wednesday, escalating a campaign against the fugitive former premier and his allies for alleged

Asian leaders, and protesters, gather for summit

Thai protesters disrupted a summit of Asian leaders on Friday, forcing their campaign to topple Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva into the spotlight.

Thaksin supporters mob Thai premier’s office

Thousands of supporters of ousted Thaksin Shinawatra surrounded the seat of government on Tuesday, reigniting the kingdom’s political turmoil.

Trafficked Thai woman seeks justice from the grave

Urairat Soimee never thought she would leave her small village in northern Thailand, not even to visit Bangkok. So, she jumped at the chance when a neighbour offered to set her…