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Pushback heightens against exorbitant US dollar
The dollar’s dominance provides a platform for Uncle Sam to protect his political power and enforce its geopolitical objectives
Clinton keeps up pressure on North Korea
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has urged Asia’s biggest security community to keep the pressure on North Korea to end its nuclear programme.
Thai PM moves to restore order after summit fiasco
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva promised on Sunday to restore law and order, and police said they had arrested a leader of the protesters.
Asian summit postponed after protesters storm venue
Thousands of Thai anti-government protesters smashed their way into a summit of Asian leaders on Saturday, forcing the postponement of the meeting.
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.
Asean leaders address financial crisis at summit
South-east Asian leaders endorsed easier monetary policies and made a stand against protectionism on Sunday as they concluded a summit.