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In Pictures: Portable pooches
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In Pictures: Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand's new prime minister
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Thailand's antigovernment red shirts gear up for elections
Tens of thousands of Thailand's antigovernment 'red-shirt' protesters took to Bangkok's streets over the weekend demanding democracy and promising to keep up the pressure as Thailand turns toward elections this year.
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Taliban Christmas trees, Bethlehem disco carols, and other yuletide tales from the Monitor's vault
The Monitor's correspondents around the world have shared some great Christmas stories over the years – from cradles of Christianity, such as Bethlehem, and from less likely places, such as China, Afghanistan, and Cairo. Click through the slides for highlights of past years' holiday coverage.
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Christmas Island boat tragedy fuels debate over Australian policy on asylum seekers
Australia is struggling to balance humanitarian responsibilities to asylum seekers with national concerns about the economic impact of their migration.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/10
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In Thailand, Buddhists love Christmas too
Most Thais practice Buddhism, but Christmas is still a huge hit and holiday cheer is everywhere.
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In Pictures: World AIDS Day 2010
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Thai court ruling allows Prime Minister Abhisit to retain power
The Constitutional Court dropped a court case against Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's Democrat Party because it was filed incorrectly.
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Leonardo DiCaprio gives Russia's tiger summit a helping hand
A five-day tiger summit aimed at conservation generated a $1 million donation from Leonardo DiCaprio. The world's remaining 3,500 tigers are at risk from poaching and loss of habitat.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/19
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Alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout whisked to America
Viktor Bout, a former Russian Air Force officer accused of being one of the world's biggest illicit arms traffickers, was handed over to the US by Thai officials.
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Excitement grows in Burma as Aung San Suu Kyi's release nears
Aung San Suu Kyi, the detained democracy leader who has been under house arrest since 2003, is set to be released on Saturday evening
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Opinion: G-20 must take radical measures to end ‘mother of all crises’
Mathir Mohamad, former prime minister of Malaysia, discusses the mishandling of the global financial crisis and proposes radical measures for G-20 leaders to address it when they meet in Seoul, South Korea, next week, Nov. 11 and 12.
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G-20 must take radical measures to end ‘mother of all crises’
Mathir Mohamad, former prime minister of Malaysia, discusses the mishandling of the global financial crisis and proposes radical measures for G-20 leaders to address it when they meet in Seoul, South Korea, next week, Nov. 11 and 12.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 10/22
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Stock markets rise on hopes of Fed easing
Stock markets from Asia to Europe are higher, anticipating that the Federal Reserve will try to boost the struggling US economy.
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Russian weapons dealer Viktor Bout stalls extradition to US
Viktor Bout has stalled his extradition to the US. But the delay may be short-lived in the case of the 'Merchant of Death,' accused of supplying dictators and warlords with weapons.
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Thailand protests return as 'red shirts' gather to show strength
Thailand protests by the antigovernment 'red shirts' were the biggest show of strength by Thailand’s opposition since a tumultuous crackdown in May.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 09/14
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Criticize Vietnam's rights record – just not in Thailand
Blocking debate on Vietnam’s rights record represents a break from Thailand’s tolerant tradition. Bangkok has been seen as more open to critical debate on regional affairs than more authoritarian countries like Vietnam.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 08/27
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Viktor Bout, 'Merchant of Death' arms dealer, faces US terrorism charges
Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer ordered extradited to the US from Thailand Friday, is accused of conspiring to provide millions in military-grade weapons to Colombia's FARC guerilla group.
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In Pictures: Global Moments
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China and the US battle to assert presence in South China Sea
US warships are staging their third set of exercises in less than a month off the coast of China, in a show of force that has prompted fears of prolonged maritime tensions in the region.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 08/12
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Gallery: Dead zones
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