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Government supporter in Bangkok (1 September 2008)
One killed in Thai demo clashes
A person is killed in clashes between anti-government protesters and supporters of the Thai PM, officials say.
Q&A: Bangkok protests
Thais speak out on protests
Protests in support of Thai PM

Japanese PM Yasuo Fukuda, who has announced his resignation Japan PM in surprise resignation
Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda announces he is quitting the post, less than a year after he took office.

South Korean workmen create a giant national flag on a Seoul government building S Korea takes action on suicides
South Korea's government has devised a series of measures to try to tackle the country's high suicide rate.

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Tarawih prayers in Jakarta In pictures
Muslims around the world prepare for the fasting month
Pro-Tibet protester Rights boost?
Human rights in China after the Olympic Games

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