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In Pictures: Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand's new prime minister
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In Pictures: Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand's new prime minister
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Prince William and Kate Middleton royal wedding: Do monarchies still matter?
Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding may have tinges of the turreted-castle fairy tale. But from romantic to ruthless, more than 40 modern monarchies, including Prince William's family, still influence global realities for better or worse.
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Thailand cites plots against king for clampdown on red-shirt dissent
Thailand’s government accuses the red-shirt opposition of trying to topple revered King Bhumibol. Critics argue it’s using the monarchy – and strict laws against defaming it – as an excuse to crack down.
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Thai royalists target stock-market analysts over rumors of king's health
In the past week, Thai authorities have arrested three people on charges of disseminating false data. The arrests have sparked complaints of a witch hunt.
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Briefing: Why Thai protesters are taking to the streets again
Antigovernment activists plan to defy a tough security law to rally Saturday on the third anniversary of a military coup.
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Thailand cracks down on Web users for royal 'slurs'
Webmasters face criminal charges for comments posted on their websites deemed offensive to the royal family.
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Thais tighten ban on royal slurs
Thailand's lèse-majesté laws are already strict, but a new crackdown on insults has resulted in a spike in arrests, including that of an Australian novelist.
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