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Thai government ‘satisfied’
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BANGKOK: The Thai government said Tuesday it was “satisfied”
after the public approved a new army-backed constitution, but it
admitted surprise at the number of people who voted against.
About 57 percent of voters took part on
Sunday’s referendum, and nearly 58 percent cast their ballot in
favor of the charter.
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O T H E R R E P O R T S
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Trapped miners in Utah likely dead, says officials
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LOS ANGELES: The families of six Utah miners buried underground two
weeks ago have been warned their loved ones are most likely dead and
may never be found, officials said Monday.
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Indian doctor welcomes Australia ruling
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BANGALORE, India: The family of an Indian doctor
who had been charged in Australia over failed car bombings in
Britain welcomed Tuesday’s Brisbane court decision to reinstate
his work visa.
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Taiwan leader to cement ties against China pressure
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TAIPEI: Taiwan’s President Chen Shui-bian left for a weeklong
Central America haul Tuesday seeking to cement ties with diplomatic
allies who are under increasing pressure from China to switch sides.
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Mexico braces for monstrous Hurricane Dean
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CANCUN, Mexico: Hurricane Dean barreled toward Mexico with monstrous
force on Tuesday, lashing heavy rains along the Caribbean coast
ahead of landfall expected within hours, officials said.
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Troops free 21 Iranian hostages in Pakistan
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QUETTA, Pakistan: Pakistani troops on Monday in a pre-dawn raid
freed 21 people who were kidnapped by militants in southeastern Iran
and then whisked over the border, security officials said.
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INBRIEF
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TOKYO: China Airlines offered on Tuesday US$100 and an
apology to each of the Taiwanese tourists who barely escaped a blaze
on a flight by the carrier to Japan.
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