Ousted Thai Prime Minister ‘Detained’ by Coup Leaders

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Ousted Thai Prime Minister ‘Detained’ by Coup Leaders

  Ousted Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and dozens of other political figures appear to have been detained after arriving for meetings with military leaders who took power in a coup this week.After being summoned by the army, Yingluck and others arrived at a military installation in Bangkok Friday.  Military officials are quoted as confirming […]

Medvedev Says Russia Ready to Withstand New Sanctions

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Medvedev Says Russia Ready to Withstand New Sanctions

  Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has told lawmakers the country can weather the sanctions imposed by the West over the situation in Ukraine. In a televised speech to the Russian parliament Tuesday, Medvedev said he will not let Russian citizens become hostage to political games and unfriendly actions. The prime minister said he is […]

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