India advises nationals in Thailand to take precautions

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 20:50

Amid mounting anti-government protests, Indian Embassy in Thailand has advised Indian resident nationals and tourists to take precautions for their safety ahead of the elections on February 2.

`Respect my vote`, Thai election supporters speak out

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 14:12

Angered by opposition protests seeking to thwart upcoming polls, a burgeoning pro-election movement in Thailand is taking a stand to demand their votes are respected, with candlelight vigils and Facebook campaigns.

50,000 Ukrainians protest opposition leader`s beating

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 09:35

An estimated 50,000 pro-Western Ukrainians massed on Sunday in the heart of Kiev amid swelling anger over the bloody beating of prominent former minister turned opposition leader Yuriy Lutsenko.

Kiev anti-government protest draws 100,000

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 02:21

About 100,000 people rallied in the center of the Ukrainian capital today to demand the ouster of the president and his Cabinet as mass anti-government protests entered their second month.

Rights groups say 50 dead in Sudan fuel riots

Last Updated: Friday, September 27, 2013, 12:55

Rights groups slammed Sudan on Thursday for killing protesters demonstrating against fuel subsidy cuts, saying 50 people were shot dead in two days in the country`s worst riots since 1989.

Turkey arrests 23 more over anti-govt protests: Report

Last Updated: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 17:38

Turkish authorities arrested 23 more people over their alleged role in this month`s anti-government protests.

Turkey to charge 18 more over protests

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 18:49

Turkey will charge 18 more people over recent mass anti-government protests, including with alleged membership in a "terror" group, lawyers and media said.