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Thai Military Says Coup Necessary To Restore Order

9:19am May 22, 2014

by Michael Sullivan

Two days ago, Thailand's military declared martial law. The army chief went on television on Thursday to say that he'd changed his mind, and the army is taking control of the government.

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Russia's Putin Goes To Shanghai For Talks With Jinping

9:29am May 21, 2014

by Frank Langfitt

Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have been all smiles as they emphasize improved relations between the two countries. Drawing them closer is their shared, tense relationship with the U.S..

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Military Declares Martial Law In Thailand

11:43am May 20, 2014

by Michael Sullivan

The declaration by Thailand's army happened less than two weeks after the prime minister was thrown out of office by the country's Constitutional Court. The army says it needs to keep order and peace.

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India's Next Prime Minister Ready To Act On Mandate

7:46am May 20, 2014

by Julie McCarthy

With the BJP's surprising victory in India's elections last Friday, the country prepares to swear-in Narendra Modi as the new prime minister this week. Modi and the BJP dominated the Congress party.

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In Sea Change Election, Young India Ushers In A New Political Era

6:28pm May 18, 2014

by Julie McCarthy

Guest host Tess Vigeland checks in with NPR's Julie McCarthy about the elections in India and the country's new prime minister, Narendra Modi.

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Opposition Party Wins, India's Congress Party Concedes Defeat

12:07pm May 16, 2014

by Julie McCarthy

Early results indicate the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party would earn enough parliamentary seats to create a government without forming a coalition with regional leaders.

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Dozens Of Protesters Picked Up Ahead Of Tiananmen Anniversary

10:55am May 15, 2014

by Anthony Kuhn

Chinese authorities have arrested or detained dozens of people ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. This is an annual ritual ahead of a sensitive political date in China.

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Tensions Heat Up In South China Sea Between China, Vietnam

3:26pm May 12, 2014

by Anthony Kuhn

China's decision to park an oil rig some 120 miles off Vietnam's coast has strained relations between the two Asian neighbors.

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Why Has China Become More Aggressive Toward Vietnam?

3:26pm May 12, 2014

The South China Sea is an area that's said to be rich in resources. Steve Inskeep talks to Robert Kaplan about the tension between China and Vietnam over the sea, and whether it may escalate.

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Kenny G. Closes Up Shops In China

8:04am May 12, 2014

The song "Going Home" by Kenny G. was an American hit in the 80s. The New York Times reports it has spread across China, where it's played at stores and markets to signal closing time is near.

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