Thailand’s elections free of violence despite fears
A likely effort to strike the vote could prove contentious after protesters force many polling booths closed.
To warm up, Pakistanis chop down trees
Energy shortages have forced Pakistanis to scavenge for wood to burn, threatening the tree canopy.
Thailand’s election underway amid continuing turmoil
Protesters blocked several hundred polling stations from opening; 7 wounded in gunfight on eve of vote.
Indonesian volcano Mount Sinabung erupts, killing 14
A day before the eruption, authorities had allowed thousands who had been evacuated to return to the area.
After billions in U.S. investment, Afghan roads in disrepair
U.S. officials say the Afghan government can't maintain even a fraction of its road network.
China forces New York Times reporter to leave country
Austin Ramzy has not been given a journalist visa since he moved to the newspaper last year.
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