Details: Category: POLITIC; Published on 03 March 2014; Written by Super User; Hits: 1562

WASHINGTON, Mar. 1, 2014 - President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel called their Russian counterparts today to express their concerns over recent events in the Ukraine, according to White House and Defense Department news releases issued today.

Obama spoke for 90 minutes this afternoon with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the situation in Ukraine, according to the White House release.

Thailand to deploy 10,000 police for election

Details: Category: POLITIC; Published on 30 January 2014; Written by Super User; Hits: 1363

The Thai government says it will deploy 10,000 police in the capital for Sunday's election, which protesters are promising to disrupt.
Thailand's government will deploy 10,000 police in the capital for Sunday's election, which protesters are promising to disrupt.

A worrying map of the countries most likely to have a coup in 2014

Details: Category: POLITIC; Published on 28 January 2014; Written by Super User; Hits: 1308

Coups are bad news for any country. They weaken the rule of law, throw governments into chaos, undermine or outright jettison democratic norms and institutions, and can lead to violence, oppression or worse.

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Ongoing Tensions and Possible Incidents of Unrest in Thailand

Details: Category: POLITIC; Published on 30 January 2014; Written by Super User; Hits: 1185

This is to advise U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Thailand that political activists have announced plans to continue anti-government protests in Bangkok and possibly other parts of Thailand leading up to and during parliamentary nationwide elections scheduled for this Sunday February 2nd.

Suu Kyi calls for collaboration with military at NLD anniversary

Details: Category: POLITIC; Published on 27 September 2013; Written by Super User; Hits: 1348

Speaking on the 25th anniversary of her party’s founding, Burma’s democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi called on Friday for greater collaboration between civil society groups and the military to promote national reconciliation after decades of military rule.