Thai army denies supplying rice to Myanmar forces

[ad_1] BANGKOK: The Thai military has denied the supply of rice to units of the Myanmar armed forces and said on Saturday (March 20) that any food sent across the border was part of normal trade. Myanmar’s military faces international condemnation for a February 1 coup and the bloody crackdown …

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Thai police clash with protesters near the king’s palace

[ad_1] BANGKOK: Thai police used water cannons and charged at protesters who had gathered near the King’s Palace in Bangkok on Saturday (March 20) to call for the release of the protest leaders and to demand the reform of the monarchy. Hundreds of policemen in riot gear and shields advanced …

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7.2 magnitude earthquake in northeast Japan

[ad_1] TOKYO: Japan’s meteorological agency issued a tsunami advisory on Saturday (March 20), after a strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the northeast coast, affecting areas devastated by the 2011 disaster. The notice was later lifted about an hour after the earthquake. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. …

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