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Democratic Progressive Party Celebrates its 30th Anniversary Strongly condemning the lack of international unity in ending the humanitarian crisis in Aleppo, EU liberal Guy Verhofstadt told DW’s Conflict Zone that Europe needs an army of its own. |
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The crime of lese majeste — insulting the royal family — is a law enforced by monarchies around the globe. But few are stricter than Thailand. Read more: |
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Sam Rainsy, the leader of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), said he is willing to go to prison if the government releases the dozens of CNRP members, activists, environmentalists, land protesters and human rights officials who are now behind bars. Read more: |
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Economic freedom is the ability and privilege of people to engage in various social and economic activities without unnecessary restrictions and prohibitions. Such freedom is guided by voluntary exchange, open markets, personal choice and accountability, and clearly defined private property rights. |
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Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo got an approval rating of 66% and a trust rating of 65% in the latest survey of Pulse Asia released on Friday, October 21. Read more: |
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A court hearing over claims that opposition leader Sam Rainsy defamed the CPP’s website administrator by accusing him of buying fake Facebook “likes” for Prime Minister Hun Sen, among other alleged social media foul play, was postponed yesterday at the request of the complainant’s lawyer.
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BURMA Aung San Suu Kyi discusses Indo-Myanmar ties with Sonia Gandhi CAMBODIA |
INDONESIA Assessing first two years of Jokowi’s rule October 20 2016 http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/10/20 /assessing-first-two-years-of-jokowis-rule.html
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo defends chemical castration for paedophiles October 19 2016 Climate Change Greatest Threat to Development: Rachmat Witoelar PHILIPPINES |
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