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  • Thailand army declares martial law

    05/19/2014 4:08:39 PM PDT · by Oldeconomybuyer · 36 replies
    BBC News ^ | may 19, 2014
    The army in Thailand has announced the imposition of martial law amid political crisis "to keep law and order". The army has also granted itself wide-ranging powers to enforce its decision. The military said it had taken the action to preserve peace and order. The move comes after a long-running political crisis, and escalating tensions between the government and the opposition.
  • China evacuates workers after Vietnam deadly riots

    05/17/2014 5:26:38 PM PDT · by Oldeconomybuyer · 4 replies
    BBC News ^ | May 17, 2014
    The Chinese government has evacuated more than 3,000 of its nationals from Vietnam following a wave of anti-Chinese riots, Chinese media report. State-run Xinhua news agency says Beijing is arranging charter flights and ships to help more people to leave. At least two Chinese nationals have been killed and 100 injured in recent unrest in Vietnam over a Chinese oil rig drilling in disputed waters. On Saturday the Vietnamese government called for an end to the protests. Officials said "illegal acts" would be stopped as they could damage national stability. However, dissident groups have urged people to rally again in...