Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Terrorists carry out coordinated attacks in Mumbai

There is a live terrorist attack going on in Mumbai that is still out of control. Reportedly involves multiple gangs carrying out coordinated attacks throughout the city and taking foreign hostages at 5-star hotels.

You can watch live on CNN-IBN at the link below:

http://www.cnn.com/video/flashLive/live.html?stream=stream2


Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Thai protesters storm airport

Tensions in Thailand escalated as protesters swarmned the Bangkok airport after a clash with government supporters.

Opponents of the Thai prime minister Somchai Wongsawat who is seen as an extension of ousted leader Thaksin Shinawatra shot at Somchai supporters in the capital. They are attempting to force the military to bring down the government in the same way they ousted Thaksin.

Military leaders in Thailand often act independently of the elected government, but Army commander Gen. Anupong Paochinda has vowed repeatedly not to stage a coup.


Thai protesters prepare for "final battle"

Anti government protesters in front of the departure terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport, Bangkok in the early hours of Wednesday Nov. 26, 2008. Outbound flights at Suvarnabhumi International Airport were temporarily suspended at 9 p.m. Tuesday, authorities said, shortly before hundreds of demonstrators _ some masked and armed with metal rods _ broke through police lines and spilled into the passenger terminal. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)




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Protesters swarm Thai airport, takeoffs suspended
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Protesters swarmed Thailand's main international airport Tuesday, forcing the cancellation of departing flights just hours after their comrades opened fire on government supporters in a clash on the streets of the capital.
Thais Warn of Flight Chaos as Protesters Storm Bangkok Airport Bloomberg
Protesters besiege airport in bid to oust Thai govt Reuters India

Sunday, November 23, 2008

APEC leaders vow to protect free trade

Nations of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum meeting in Lima, Peru Saturday agreed to protect free trade and to work on fixing the world economy .

Although no specific measures were agreed upon, the grouping did pledge to cooperate on free trade issues. Some members are concerned about whether incoming president Barack Obama might review the current trade policy especially focusing on the NAFTA pact.



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APEC aims to restore confidence in world economy
Washington Post, United States - 28 minutes ago
On Saturday, APEC nations _ including those not represented at the Washington summit _ endorsed the conclusions of that meeting. Those included a pledge to ...

APEC Summit Wraps Up in Lima Voice of America
Apec leaders make free-trade vow BBC News