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Red shirts rallying to 11th Regiment in Bangkok
Patchari told me this was a rowdy bunch, moving to an army base on the outer part of Bangkok, and compared the mood in the 'sea of red' to Mardi Gras.- hhanks, CNN iReport producer

Thai Protesters Shut Down Parts of Bangkok
BANGKOK Antigovernment protesters shut down parts of the Thai capital on Monday but appeared to be a long way from achieving their goal of forcing the government to step down. Banks, shops and government offices in the northern outskirts of the city

Thai anti-gov't protestors disperse peacefully in Bangkok
BANGKOK, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The Thai anti-government protestors on Monday afternoon dispersed peacefully from a rally site outside the 11th Infantry Regiment in Bangkok, where the peace-keeping operations command is established. At about 1.50 p.m.,

Thailand's capital Bangkok remains peaceful as rally under control
BANGKOK, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The overall situation in Thailand 's capital Bangkok has remained peaceful on the first day of a mass anti-government rally as the government has attempted to ensure that no violence will occur amid the continued rally.

Chinese official held over diary
A Chinese official has been arrested after a diary about his colourful private life was posted online, according to state media reports. In the diary, Han Feng talked about his drinking, his sexual relationships and how he took money from others. It

Thai red-shirts protestors arrive at 11th Infantry Regiment
The first group of red-shirted protestors riding motorcycles arrived at the 11th Infantry Regiment at 10:00 a.m. local time. Full story TOP STORIES LATEST NEWS 09:18 GMT 09:17 GMT 06:42 GMT 05:51 GMT 05:45 GMT 23:48 GMT 05:50 GMT 08:53 GMT 03:58 GMT

UK minister in China economy call
UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband in China for talks The UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband has called on China to build an economy which is not only more efficient but also more stable and just. Mr Miliband, who is in China to hold discussions with

Japanese lobbying blasted at tuna talks
Japan was accused on Monday of scare tactics at world talks on wildlife protection as it campaigned against a proposal to curb trade in bluefin tuna, the succulent sushi delicacy. The 175-nation Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

China talks continue; pullout signs grow
The Google logo is seen on the top of its China headquarters building behind a road surveillance camera in Beijing January 26, 2010. Chinese state media stepped up their war of words with the United States over Internet control on Tuesday, with a top

Cyclone Tomas hits northern Fiji
A powerful cyclone has hit northern Fiji, damaging buildings and crops, and forcing at least 5,000 people to leave their homes. Cyclone Tomas, a category four storm, is packing winds of up to 170km (106 miles) an hour. The storm is forecast to intensify

Thai protesters plan to throw blood at buildings
Thai 'Red Shirts' on their way to protest at an army base Monday. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Protesters say they will collect 1,000 liters of blood Tuesday to throw at Government House Two soldiers were injured when grenades were tossed into the 11th Infantry

Hong Kong group in pollution bid
BBC News, Hong Kong More than 200 companies in Hong Kong have launched the first business-led petition to urge the government to combat worsening air pollution. The Petition for Clean Air is organised by an environmental group, the Clean Air Network,

Thailand’s 'red shirt' democracy movement promises bloody protest
Thailand's prime minister, backed by a formidable military force, rejected an ultimatum to dissolve Parliament on Monday as tens of thousands of red-shirted protesters vowed to continue their push to oust the government. They later set another deadline,

Cyclone hits Fiji with 170 mph winds
From Andreena Narayan, for CNN Trajectory of Cyclone Tomas. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Storm strikes Fiji's northern islands Category 4 storm expected to hit Fiji by Tuesday evening Storm expected to sideswipe main island Resident: Schools, banks closed; capital

Tropical cyclone Tomas slams into Fiji
From Andreena Narayan, for CNN Trajectory of Cyclone Tomas. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Storm strikes Fiji's northern islands Category 4 storm expected to hit Fiji by Tuesday evening Storm expected to sideswipe main island Resident: Schools, banks closed; capital

Cyclone slams into Fiji
From Andreena Narayan, for CNN Trajectory of Cyclone Tomas. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Storm strikes Fiji's northern islands Category 4 storm expected to hit Fiji by Tuesday evening Storm expected to sideswipe main island Resident: Schools, banks closed; capital

Iraqi witness denies putting pressure on Indonesian fisherman
Asylum boat linked to Hasanusi moored at Christmas Island An Iraqi man has denied suggestions he put pressure on the captain of an Indonesian fishing boat to sail to Christmas Island. Ahmad Al Abaasi was giving evidence at the Perth District Court trial

West tries to unlock Chinese puzzle
David Miliband has spoken out strongly against protectionism By Paul Reynolds World affairs correspondent, BBC News website A visit by the British Foreign Secretary David Miliband to China coincides with a growing sense in the West that efforts to draw

Grenade attack raises tension as Thais protest
Grenade explosions that wounded two soldiers at a Thai military base raised tensions in Bangkok on Monday as tens of thousands of anti-government protesters massed at another barracks on the outskirts of the city. It was unclear who was behind the attack

Thai PM rejects rally's election ultimatum
Thailand's prime minister on Monday rejected an ultimatum by tens of thousands of protesters who had besieged the army barracks where he was holed up to demand immediate elections. The 'Red Shirt' demonstrators, loyal to deposed premier Thaksin

Grenade attack wounds soldiers amid Thai protests
Ultimatum rejected: Red Shirt protesters gather outside the Bangkok army base (Reuters: Sukree Sukplang ) The Thai military says two soldiers have been injured in a grenade attack at a barracks near the site of a big anti-government protest in Bangkok.

Red shirts march on Thai military base
Grenade explosions that wounded two soldiers at a Thai military base raised tensions in Bangkok on Monday as tens of thousands of anti-government protesters massed at another barracks on the outskirts of the city. It was unclear who was behind the attack

Hardline Indonesian Muslims protest Obama visit
Thousands of Indonesian Muslims staged peaceful rallies in cities across the country to protest US President Barack Obama's visit later this month. Around 2,000 protesters from the hardline Muslim group Hizbut Tahrir, which aims to establish a Muslim

Grenades wound two soldiers in Bangkok: military
Grenade attacks on a Bangkok military base wounded two soldiers Monday as tens of thousands of anti-government protesters massed at another barracks in the Thai capital, a military spokesman said. Four M-79 grenades exploded at the base in the centre of

Thai prime minister rejects demand to dissolve parliament
A red-shirted supporter of deposed Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra uses binoculars to look at soldiers guarding a military barracks during an anti-government protest in Bangkok. Photograph: Pornchai Kittiwongsakul/AFP/ Tens of thousands of

Fiji storm grounds Aussie flights
AUSTRALIANS bound for Fiji have had their holiday plans disrupted as a severe cyclone menaces the Pacific nation. Airlines have delayed or cancelled flights between Australia and Fiji due to category four Cyclone Tomas. Tomas battered the Lau and

Marriage 101 for Japanese singles
In search of Mr or Mrs Right, dozens of Japanese are attending a newly launched school in Tokyo that aims turn them into marriage material. The Infini school offers various classes for wannabe brides and grooms at a time when many people in Japan are

China warns of safety hazards in imported designer clothes
Filed Under: Clothing, Consumer Goods, Consumer Issues BEIJING—China has impounded shipments of imported designer clothing from famous labels such as Hermes and Versace after finding they contained potentially hazardous chemicals, authorities said

Grenade attack raises tension as Thais protest - Washington Post
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