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Briton sentenced to death for drug smuggling in Indonesia

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 04:23:28 GMT

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"Government condemns Sandiford death penalty" — Channel 4 News, January 22, 2013
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Australia wins its first medal of the Paralympics with shooting bronze

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:08:03 GMT

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

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Earlier today, Australia earned its first 2012 Summer Paralympics medal when Natalie Smith won a bronze medal with a score of 492.4 at the Royal Artillery Barracks in the women's R2-10m air rifle standing SH1 event. The event was the first medal event awarded at the 2012 Games.

Cuiping Zhang of China won gold with a final score of 500.9 which set a new world record. Manuela Schmermund of Germany took home silver with a score of 493.6. Yunri Lee of South Korea finished fourth with a score of 492.3, beating fifth place finisher Thai Wasana Keatjaratkul who had the same score.

Australia's Libby Kosmala, who at 70 years old was competing in her eleventh Paralympic Games, finished eighth with a score of 488.7, several points behind the leaders. Two scores in the 8 range kept her out of the top through all ten rounds.

The final for the men's R2-10m air rifle standing SH1 event is scheduled for this afternoon.

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Kate Lundy watches Australian women qualify for the women's R2-10m air rifle final

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:31:24 GMT

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London, England — This morning Australia's Minister for Sport, Kate Lundy, watched Elizabeth Kosmala and Natalie Smith qualifying for the finals in the women's R2-10m air pistol SH1 event.

Kosmala finished with a score of 391 out of a possible 400; scoring 99 in her first set of ten shots, and 96, 98 and 98 in the next three sets. A few places down, Smith finished just ahead of her teammate with a combined score of 393, scoring 98, 99, 97 and 98 in her four sets of ten shots.

Alongside the Australians, Lundy saw Cuiping Zhang of China set a Paralympic record of 396, and Thai Wasana Keatjaratkul tie the previous record of 393. Veronika Vadovicova of Slovakia, Yoojeong Lee of South Korea, Yunri Lee also of South Korea, and Manuela Schmermund of Germany qualify for the finals.

Lundy is expected to be in London for the entire Paralympics, and is scheduled to watch athletics, cycling, powerlifting, rowing, swimming, wheelchair rugby, basketball and tennis. Whilst here, she is to obtain feedback from the Australian Paralympic community regarding government support of sport for the disabled.

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Athletes prepare for 2012 Summer Paralympics at the Paralympic Fitness Centre

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:23:52 GMT

Monday, August 27, 2012

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London, England — As Paralympians ready for the Games which are set to open later this week, they have access to a world class fitness center inside the Paralympic Village which is designed to maximise their pre-Game preparations.

According to volunteers staffing the center, instead of being a single large room, as in Beijing, the building has numerous rooms. It, along with the adjacent Village Services Centre, is designed to be converted into a school after the games conclude. Rooms have been structured as a gym, an auditorium, and science laboratories.

Gym equipment is supplied by Technogym, an Italian firm that has supplied gym equipment for the Olympics since 2000. Equipment has been provided not just for for the Fitness Centre, but for gyms at all the Olympic venues. The newest equipment is oriented toward maximum flexibility, allowing athletes to exercise the particular muscles that they most require for their sport.

In addition to the equipment, the Fitness Centre also provides instructors trained in the use of the equipment, the likes of which athletes from many countries have never seen before. There are also a number of instructors available to provide motivational training.

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Thai petrochemical accident kills twelve

Tue, 08 May 2012 03:49:32 GMT

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Map Ta Phut is in the Rayong province, which is highlighted on the map.

Thailand's largest chemical plant has been hit by a fire and series of explosions this weekend. Twelve people have died at the facility in Map Ta Phut, Rayong.

Investigations are underway after the four-hour blaze, which wounded more than 100 more and led to large-scale evacuations. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has ordered a committee to investigate potential pollution from the accident, and Sunday visited hospitalised survivors.

Police are examining the scene for clues and "more bodies", a senior local policeman said. Rayong Governor Seni Jittakasem said the incident started while a chemical tank was being cleaned. All evacuees are now back home and the dead were mostly plant employees, he said.

The area has been controversial for decades. One of the world's biggest petrochemical works, high pollution levels have been noted since the 80s and residents and environmental campaigners have been demanding action since the late 90s in response to the area's high cancer levels.

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"Thai industrial complex suffers deadly fire and blast" — BBC News Online, May 6, 2012
"Twelve dead in Thai chemical factory fire" — ITN, May 6, 2012

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Golf: Tseng successfully defends her title in Thailand

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:23:03 GMT

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Nell Shen. "Yani Tseng grabs her first title of the year at LPGA Thailand event" — The Central News Agency, February 19, 2012
Associated Press. "Top-ranked Yani Tseng wins LPGA Thailand" — Miami Herald, February 19, 2012

"Tseng Wins Honda LPGA Thailand 2012" — LPGA Tour, February 19, 2012
"2012 Holda LPGA Thailand final round notes and interviews" — LPGA Tour, February 19, 2012
"2012 Holda LPGA Thailand final leaderboard" — LPGA Tour, February 19, 2012
"Yani Tseng scorecards" — LPGA Tour, February 19, 2012
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"Shin Jiyai scorecards" — LPGA Tour, February 19, 2012
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"2012 Holda LPGA Thailand second round notes and interviews" — LPGA Tour, February 17, 2012

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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes northeastern Myanmar

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:37:52 GMT

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"Earthquake hits Myanmar near China and Thailand borders" — CNN, March 24, 2011
"North-east Burma hit by two 7.0 magnitude earthquakes" — BBC News, March 24, 2011
"Magnitude 6.8 - MYANMAR" — United States Geological Survey, March 24, 2011
"Magnitude 4.8 - MYANMAR" — United States Geological Survey, March 24, 2011
"TSUNAMI BULLETIN NUMBER 001" — Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, March 24, 2011
"Magnitude 5.4 - MYANMAR" — United States Geological Survey, March 24, 2011

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US suspects North Korea and Burma participating in 'covert military' activities

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 01:55:52 GMT

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Map highlighting Magway Region in Burma, where Minbu is located.
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In diplomatic cables released by the whistle blowing website Wikileaks on Friday, it is revealed that the United States embassy in Rangoon suspects the North Korean and Burmese military are participating in "covert military or military-industrial" activities. In the cables dating back as early as January 2004, the embassy reports the military activities could include the construction of a nuclear reactor in or near Minbu, along with "SAM missiles" and an underground facility with as many as 300 North Korean military personnel assisting the Burmese military in the construction. Burma is primarily controlled by its military.

In the January 2004 cable, a businessman reportedly told the U.S. embassy in Rangoon that "massive" barges were bringing in large pieces of equipment to Minbu from the Irawaddy River. He suggested that "the quantities involved as well as the diameter of the rebar suggested a project larger than 'factories.'" In the same cable, the U.S. acknowledges that rumors of a nuclear reactor being constructed in the area date back to 2002, with suspected Russian involvement. "Rumors of ongoing construction of a nuclear reactor are surprisingly consistent and observations of activity such as that described [sic] appear to be increasing," said Martinez, the reported cable author. According to a news report in March, The Irrawaddy claims Burma was close to completing at least three nuclear reactors. The country's leadership claims the nuclear research that is taking place is to be used for peaceful purposes.

1oz. uranium-238 under oil.
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In August of the same year, the U.S embassy receives more information that North Korea military is assisting in the construction of "SAM missiles (surface to air missiles) of unknown origin" and an "underground, concrete reinforced" facility in Minbu. The construction allegedly includes buildings which would house at least "20 Burmese army battalions that will be posted near the site." The correspondent again says that the report "tracks with other information Embassy Rangoon and others have reported in various channels."

"This account is perhaps best considered alongside other information of various origins indicating the Burmese and North Koreans are up to something. Something of a covert military or military-industrial nature. Exactly what, and on what scale, remains to be determined," said McMullen, the reported cable author. He also admits that the number of North Koreans thought to be assisting the Burmese military "is much higher than our best estimates of North Koreans in Burma." According to the Agence France-Presse in 2002, citing an unnamed U.S State Department official, the U.S. warned Burma not to pursue a nuclear program saying that it expects Burma "to live up to its obligations [under the non-proliferation treaty] and to not pursue production of weapons grade fissile material." However a 2008 cable says that Burma may already be in possession of weapons grade uranium. The cable reports that a civilian tried to sell 2,000 kilograms of uranium-238 which "could be dug up" from the ground at a site in Kayah State. Uranium-238 could be used in the construction of nuclear weapons.

"A Burmese civilian met with members of USDAO [United States Defense Attaché Office] Rangoon and offered to sell Uranium-238. The individual had initially contacted the USDAO eight days prior with the offer. The individual provided a small bottle half-filled with metallic powder and a photocopied certificate of testing from a Chinese university dated 1992 as verification of the radioactive nature of the powder," said the cable. "The individual claimed to be able to provide up to 2000 kg of uranium-bearing rock from a location in Kayah State, and further stated if the U.S. was not interested in purchasing the uranium, he and his associates would try to sell it to other countries, beginning with Thailand," it added. The cable adds that the Burmese government was unaware that such a transaction was taking place and that they "would likely seize any additional samples or stocks of the material if aware of their existence." However, a cable in January of 2007 says that the Burmese military may have received a shipment of uranium at the end of that month. The "sensitive shipment" was said to have come from Singapore via shipping freighter.

"[An unnamed witness] claimed that metals are usually exported in blocks, whereas the bags in this shipment were filled with loose earth and mud. The source of the mixed ore, Maw Chi, is also a source for uranium, they claimed. Security was tighter than usual, surveillance was heavier, and officials paid closer attention to the movement of the shipment and activity at the port," said the cable. The cable author, 'Villarosa,' later states that the embassy in Rangoon was given allegedly detailed information on the shipping methods, weight and cost. No further cables have yet to be released on the matter.

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Min Lwin. "Burmese Reactors Close to Completion: Military Sources" — The Irrawaddy, March 13, 2010
"08RANGOON749, Burmese civilian offers to sell purported uranium" — Wikileaks, Released: December 9, 2010; Created: September 23, 2008
Villarosa. "07RANGOON105, Burma XXXXXXXXXXXX report sensitive shipment" — Wikileaks, Released: December 9, 2010; Created: January 30, 2007
McMullen. "04RANGOON1100, Alleged North Korean involvement in missile" — Wikileaks, Released: December 9, 2010; Created: August 27, 2004
Martinez. "04RANGOON88, Burma: Rumors of construction of a nuclear reactor" — Wikileaks, Released: December 9, 2010; Created: January 20, 2004
"US Warns Myanmar On Nuclear Reactor Aspirations" — Agence France-Presse, January 22, 2002

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Daughter of U.S ambassador Eric John dies after New York City fall

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:16:35 GMT

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"Death of Nicole John, Ambassador's Daughter, an Accident" — ABC, August 28, 2010
"Daughter of US ambassador to Thailand dies in NYC fall" — BBC News Online, August 28, 2010
"Nicole John, daughter of US ambassador to Thailand Eric John, posts, 'All a blur,' before plunge" — New York Daily News, August 28, 2010

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Islamic insurgents kill three in Thailand

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:28:38 GMT

South Thailand insurgency

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AFP. "Three shot dead in Thai south: Police" — Times of India, August 14, 2010
"Three shot dead in Thai restive south" — Reuters Africa, August 14, 2010

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7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Nicobar Islands, India

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:57:11 GMT

India

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"Magnitude 7.7 - NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION" — USGS, June 12, 2010
"Message indian.2010.06.12.193459" — NOAA, June 12, 2010
"Strong 7.7 quake hits ocean west of Indian islands" — Reuters, June 12, 2010
"Strong 7.7 quake hits ocean west of Indian islands" — Vancouver Sun, June 12, 2010
"7.7-quake hits Nicobar; tremor felt in Chennai" — The Hindu, June 13, 2010

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Curfew imposed in parts of Thailand

Wed, 19 May 2010 21:53:36 GMT

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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

A wounded man is carried out from Rama 4 in to Soi Ngam Duphli.

Authorities in Thailand have put around a third of the country, including the capital of Bangkok, under a curfew after leaders of the street protesters known as Red Shirts surrendered.

The curfew is the first in Bangkok in fifteen years, and is to run from 20.00 to 06.00 local time (13.00 to 23.00 UTC). As part of the curfew, only government-sanctioned media is to be allowed on television stations. The crackdown by the Thai government comes after army troops entered an area held by protesters and arrested six prominent rebel leaders.

At least six people are confirmed dead after Wednesday's violence, and military operations are expected to continue for at least another night. The government has also authorized security forces to shoot protesters. Around 40 people in total have been killed since the beginning of military operations against protesters last week.

A refuse vehicle lies burned out in the road after being set alight during the protests

Protesters have set fire to numerous buildings in Bangkok, and the violence has spread to other areas of the country. The second largest shopping center in Southeast Asia was destroyed by fire; Bangkok's stock exchange has been set ablaze. Several other buildings have been evacuated, including those of a state-run television company, Channel 3, which was later set on fire and destroyed, and two other English media companies.

Thailand's Prime Minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, said in an appearance on television that he was "confident and determined to end the problems and return the country to peace and order once again."

Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra, who most protesters support, warned that the military crackdown could lead to open warfare in Thailand, saying that "[t]here is a theory saying a military crackdown can spread resentment and these resentful people will become guerrillas."

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"Curfew in Bangkok after surrender of red-shirt leaders" — BBC News Online, May 19, 2010
"Curfew imposed after Bangkok unrest" — Al Jazeera, May 19, 2010

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Violence in Bangkok prompts closure of US embassy in Thailand

Fri, 14 May 2010 01:29:59 GMT

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In this March 2010 photo, Red Shirt protesters rally through the streets of Bangkok.

A string of anti-government protests in Bangkok yesterday resulted in at least one fatality, numerous others injured, and the temporary closure of several foreign embassies in Thailand.

Philip Crowley, a spokesperson for the US State Department, announced early Thursday morning that the US embassy would be closed to the public due to its location near the violence. The embassy will be operating with a reduced staff and will not offer American citizens services until the conflict is resolved. The British and Dutch embassies in Thailand also halted their services after the Thai government said that it would seal off the area.

The leader of the protests was fugitive Major-General Khattiya Sawasdipol, the radical leader of the militant Red Shirt movement. While giving interviews with foreign journalists, Sawasdipol appeared to have been shot in the head by a sniper. He was later taken to a local hospital for emergency treatment. One other protester, 25-year-old Chartchai Bualao, was killed in the incident, but it is still unclear as to who is responsible for the shooting.

Thai military forces moved in quickly to suppress the protesters just after the shooting, aiming to put down the opposition movement and secure the area in which they had barricaded themselves since early April. The Thai government declared a state of emergency for seventeen of the country's 76 provinces in the wake of the protests.

This incident is only the latest in an ongoing series of violent outbreaks among protesters and the Thai government. The violence is a result of the belief of the protesters that Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva took power through illegitimate means with the support of the Thai military.

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Ahuja, Ambika and Martin Petty. "Rogue general wounded, 1 killed in Bangkok fighting" — Reuters, May 13, 2010
"US closes embassy in Thailand, 'very concerned' about violence" — AFP, May 13, 2010
"Red Shirt leader shot, protester killed as Thai unrest continues" — CNN, May 13, 2010
"Bangkok embassies shut in face of protest measures" — AFP, May 13, 2010
Peck, Grant and Thanyarat Doksone. "Rogue Thai General Aiding Protesters Shot In Head" — AP, May 13, 2010

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Thai police, protesters in violent clashes; at least one dead

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:34:57 GMT

Thursday, April 29, 2010

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Protesters in Thailand clashed today with government police, killing at least one soldier and wounding eighteen more in what media reported as being a "very tense and intense standoff."

The violence, unusually outside of the center of Bangkok, included Thai security forces firing on protesters, apparently with both rubber bullets and live ammunition, which police had been authorized to use in self-defense. The conflict took place along a highway that a convoy of protesters was travelling along; government forces were trying to disperse the demonstrators.

Casualties of the fighting included one dead — a soldier apparently killed by friendly fire — and at least eighteen injured, including eight demonstrators. Government forces had, according to reports, fired both into the air and into the protestors from behind defenses such as razor wire and concrete pilings in an attempt to disperse the crowd.

The demonstrators have largely paralyzed the city of Bangkok for the past seven weeks in protests that have killed at least 26 people. Largely rural and urban poor, they say they will not leave until the Thai prime minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, resigns and new elections are held; many support former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, and consider they were deprived of their votes when he was ousted in a coup in 2006. The fighting has led to constant rumors of a military crackdown on the city.

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"Thai forces, protesters clash in Bangkok" — CNN, April 28, 2010

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Thai prime minister dismisses offer by anti-government protesters

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:44:39 GMT

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Thailand's prime minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, has ruled out a compromise offer by anti-government protest leaders for parliament to be dissolved in thirty days, with elections to be held in 90 days.

File photo of Abhisit Vejjajiva

In a televised address on Sunday, with army chief General Anupong Paochinda at his side, the prime minister dismissed the offer made by the National United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), saying such issues could not be resolved in such a short period of time, and "because they use violence and intimidation. I cannot accept this."

Abhisit said the government stood by an offer made during earlier talks with the UDD for the house to be dissolved within the next nine months.

In reaction, the UDD, also called the Red Shirts, maintained an earlier call for parliament to be dissolved immediately. The UDD also withdrew from any further negotiations with the government. UDD leaders have repeatedly warned supporters rallying in central Bangkok's retail and business areas of the threat of a new government crackdown.

There have been two large incidents of street violence in the past month or so, resulting in 26 deaths and injuries to hundreds of people. The Red Shirts primarily consist of supporters of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, ousted in a 2006 coup. He was later given a two-year prison term on charges of corruption, although Shinawatra left the country in self-exile to avoid being jailed.

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This article includes material from Thai PM dismisses offer by anti-government protesters by VOA News, which is in the public domain.

"Thai PM dismisses offer by anti-government protesters" — VOA News, April 25, 2010
"Thailand PM rejects Reds' offer" — Press TV, April 25, 2010

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