The Bangkok Post,
24 July 2008
UN to intervene
The United Nations Security Council will convene a special session, probably next week, to try to prevent a border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia from escalating into a military confrontation ...
The New Straits Times,
24 July 2008
ABDULLAH: Name of god and religion being abused to justify violence and terrorism
Many individuals and groups have abused the name of God and religion to justify violence and terrorism, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said today.
The prime minister said such extremism had been observed many times in the course of history and in each instance, the virtuous teachings of religion had been twisted and manipulated on behalf of one's religion, for the sake of political gain or personal profit.
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The Times of India,
24 July 2008
US to renew ban on Myanmar imports
WASHINGTON: The US Congress has voted to renew a legislation banning all imports from military-ruled Myanmar and sent it for President George W. Bush's signature, lawmakers said on Thursday. ...
The Economic Times,
24 July 2008
Indonesia's Kencana opens 3.2 pc lower in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Shares in Indonesian palm oil firm Kencana Agri opened 3.2 per cent below their initial public offering (IPO) price of S$0.305 at the start of trade in Singapore on Friday. ...
The Manila Times,
24 July 2008
ARMM move tied to 'Cha-cha'
The government proposal to postpone the elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) was a move aimed at amending the Constitution, Sen. Richard Gordon said on Thursday. ...
