February 11, 2009 Wednesday
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BANGKOK - THAI Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Wednesday defended Thailand's harsh lese majeste law but acknowledged that it should not be abused.

 
Boat sinks in east Indonesia

KUPANG (Indonesia) - A CAPTAIN and five crew members are missing after a boat sank off Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, an official said on Wednesday.

'Wilful blindness' to abuse

JAKARTA - INDONESIA should overhaul legal protections for child domestic workers to tackle widespread abuse and exploitation throughout the country, a rights group said on Wednesday.

Opposition newspapers seized

KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIAN authorities have seized the latest editions of two opposition newspapers, increasing political tensions in the country, officials said on Wednesday.

   
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