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UN voices 'serious concern' on human rights in Thailand The United Nations said it was "seriously concerned" about growing restrictions on human rights activists in Thailand.

03 September 2014 16:29

Second poll shows jump in support for Scottish independence A second poll showed support for Scottish independence rising from the historic referendum, more than halving the lead of the anti-independence camp.

02 September 2014 11:06

China announces national 'Martyrs' Day': report Chinese lawmakers have approved a national day to commemorate people who died in wars resisting foreign invaders.

01 September 2014 14:15

US steps up sanctions on Iran over nuclear program The United States imposed new sanctions Friday on networks linked to Iran, stepping up pressure over Tehran's nuclear program.

30 August 2014 13:59

Kazakhstan toughens punishment for corruption The new Kazakhstan Criminal Code that will enter into force next year introduces a tougher punishment for bribes.

29 August 2014 18:32

Support for Scottish independence growing: poll Support for Scottish independence is increasing ahead of a referendum, amid attempts by David Cameron to make the business case for retaining the union.

29 August 2014 12:24

Singapore boosts cyber security after hacking incidents Singapore announced new measures to strengthen cyber security to prevent a recurrence of attacks on government websites.

26 August 2014 15:02

E-cigarettes should be banned for minors: US heart assn E-cigarettes should be subject to the same regulations as cigarettes and should not be sold to minors.

25 August 2014 13:43

Mexico launches new police force to fight drug gangs Mexico launched a new 5,000-member national police force tasked with protecting key sectors of the economy from drug gangs.

23 August 2014 14:03

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NY councilman wants ban on kid toys in high-calorie meals A New York city councilman wants to ban toys in fast-food restaurant kid meals that do not meet strict dietary guidelines.

22 August 2014 14:16

Indian state of Kerala announces alcohol ban Authorities in Kerala have announced a ban on alcohol to tackle a growing abuse problem in the southern Indian state.

22 August 2014 13:49

US Supreme Court blocks same-sex marriages in Virginia The Supreme Court put a hold on gay marriages in Virginia, as it weighs whether to legalize same-sex marriage across the United States.

21 August 2014 14:30

Philippine leader says may seek controversial second term Philippine President Benigno Aquino has said he may try to change the constitution and serve a second term in office.

14 August 2014 11:06

N. Korea to publish 'rosy' human rights report North Korea said it would publish its own "rosy" human rights report, six months after a UN inquiry published a list of violations.

11 August 2014 14:16

Mexico stops migrants from climbing 'Beast' train Mexican authorities have launched operations to block Central American migrants from illegally hitching rides on a freight train.

09 August 2014 14:09

Kazakhtelecom sets single dial-in number for reverse charge call service Kazakhstan's biggest telecommunications operator KazakhTelecom has introduced a single dial-in number for its reverse charge call service.

05 August 2014 16:03