BANGKOK - AUTHORITIES on Sunday extended a state of emergency in Thailand's capital, saying efforts to restore security were still incomplete after anti-government rioting last week and a brazen attack on a protest leader.

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva met with security agencies to discuss the potential for more protests, riots or attacks in Bangkok, government spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn said.

JAKARTA - INDONESIAN President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Sunday his country will work closely with Australia to tackle the influx of migrants arriving on both countries' shores.

BANGKOK - THAI police said on Sunday they have asked a contestant on a television game show to help identify a vehicle used in an attempt to assassinate a leading political activist.