Thousands of Thai Protesters Seek Overhaul of Democratic System

The prime minister of Thailand, Samak Sundaravej, called a state of emergency in Bangkok as thousands of protesters gathered at the capitol. While most of the anger goes towards what the protesters call a...

Thailand to get Thaksin-flavoured cabinet

"Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej, who admitted before the Dec. 23 poll he was a "proxy" for Thaksin, will double as defence minister -- a slap in the face for the generals and indicator of how low their political star has fallen since the coup.Other important posts would go...

The World's Richest Royals

"Last year's movie sensation , The Queen, about Queen Elizabeth II, captured the monarch's lavish lifestyle with footage of her opulent castles and many servants. Not a bad life, but she comes in a mere 11th on...

Next on menu for Starbucks? It's hot food

According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and...

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