Thai Protesters Storm Interior Ministry, Reports of Gunfire as Thousands Protest
Demonstrators become angry and attacked a car believed to be carrying Thai PM Abhisit after singer and high profile protest leader Arisman Pongruengrong was taken into custody
Efforts Continue to Free US Captain From Somalia Pirates
US officials say the enclosed lifeboat carrying Richard Phillips and the Somali pirates was about 32 kilometers off the coast of Somalia as of early Sunday
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Four Militants Killed in Afghan Clash
US statement says troops were attacked by gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades while patrolling in Zabul province
US Coalition Soldier Killed in Iraq
Meantime, at least nine people have been killed and 30 others wounded in a suicide attack on US-allied Sunni militiamen Saturday
 |  | Soldiers appear in Bangkok after Thai authorities declared a state of emergency, a day after protests cancelled a summit. |
Protesters storm Thai Ministry| Somali elders launch a fresh attempt to resolve the stand-off between the US navy and pirates holding a US captain hostage. | | People made homeless by the recent earthquake in the Italian city of L'Aquila celebrate Easter Mass in tent cities. |
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| Army ‘responsible for ensuring democratic transition’ Apr 12, 2009 (DVB)–Burma’s second-in-command has told new army recruits that it is their responsibility to ensure a smooth transition to democracy following next year’s scheduled elections, reported a state-run newspaper. - more |
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| Opposition group refuses to disarm despite talks Apr 11, 2009 (DVB)–A senior member of Burma’s principal armed opposition group has said they will refuse to lay down arms despite agreeing to talks with the government aimed at catalyzing progress towards reconciliation. - more |
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| Demand for rubber leads to land confiscation and food shortages Apr 11, 2009 (DVB)–China’s insatiable hunger for rubber has led to land confiscation and forced labour in eastern Burma as the ruling junta look to increase exports to its key trading partner, a report released this week said. - more |
OPINION
Nationalism is a Dangerous Poison |
| By PAVIN CHACHAVALPONGPUN |
| The deaths following clashes at Preah Vihear Temple stem from the manipulation of nationalism by politicians for their own self-interests. |
Economic Crisis Puts Dampener on Burma’s Water Festival |
| By SAW YAN NAING |
| The global economic crisis threatens to put a dampener on Buddhist New Year festivities, known as the water festival, which begin this weekend in Burma and other countries of Southeast Asia. |
US and Australia Agree to Work on Burma Issue |
| By LALIT K JHA |
| The US and Australia have agreed to continue to work together to achieve a democratic Burma, following two-days of consultations. |
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