COTABATO - THE last batch of Malaysian peace keepers flew out of the southern Philippines on Sunday, throwing into doubt prospects of an immediate resumption of peace talks between Manila and Muslim rebels.
BANGKOK - THOUSANDS of supporters of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra massed in Bangkok on Sunday to show support for the embattled government, raising fears of clashes with rivals besieging the airports.
Bedecked in bright red shirts to differentiate themselves from their yellow-clad foes in the People's Alliance for Democracy, the pro-government supporters waved national flags and wore headbands reading simply 'Thaksin.'
BANGKOK - THE head of the South-east Asian bloc Asean said on Sunday that time is 'running short' for crisis-hit Thailand as it prepares to hold a major summit, adding that a delay would enable better preparations.
Dr Surin Pitsuwan, secretary general of the Association of South-east Asian Nations, issued the statement during a visit to Thailand as the country grapples with a blockade of its airports by anti-government protesters.
KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIAN police are investigating reports that Malaysian-issued credit cards were found in the belongings of the terrorists involved in the Mumbai attacks, according to reports on Sunday.
