If i could do just one of the things he did for the people, this would be a better country. Tens of thousands of people lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the hearse carrying the kings body. The crown prince joined the procession to the palace. For seven decades King Bhumibol earned the adoration of the thai people. In central bangkok, people are wearing black clothing as a symbol of their mourning. The interim Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha called on people to refrain from festivities for 30 days, but he asked people to continue their Economic Activities as usual apparently intending to avert any negative impact on the sputtering economy. The king ascended the throne at age 18, shortly after world war ii. He guided thailand during Turbulent Times in Southeast Asia, which used to be mired in war, genocide, and poverty. He was regarded as a pillar of stability and an occasional mediator in thailands turbulent politics. The country has experienced more than ten military coups since
Shaping Public Opinion to make settling the matter the most important issue in the bilateral relationship. It said japan is using the abductions issue as an excuse to work with the United States to continue imposing sanctions and to carry out military provocations against north korea. In february, north korea announced it was suspending an investigation into missing japanese nationals, including those abducted by the north. The move came after japan imposed the unilateral sanctions on pyongyang. The commentary is the first time in six months for north koreas staterun media to claim the abduction issue has been already resolved. Observers say the north may be trying to counter moves by japan working with the International Community to step up the pressure as pyongyang pursues nuclear and missile development. Japan and south korea have come to a preliminary agreement for measures to support wartime comfort women. Japans foreign minister Fumio Kishida has spoken to his south korean counte
Shaping Public Opinion to make settling the matter the most important issue in the bilateral relationship. It said japan is using the abductions issue as an excuse to work with the United States to continue imposing sanctions and to carry out military provocations against north korea. In february, north korea announced it was suspending an investigation into missing japanese nationals, including those abducted by the north. The move came after japan imposed the unilateral sanctions on pyongyang. The commentary is the first time in six months for north koreas staterun media to claim the abduction issue has been already resolved. Observers say the north may be trying to counter moves by japan working with the International Community to step up the pressure as pyongyang pursues nuclear and missile development. Japan and south korea have come to a preliminary agreement for measures to support wartime comfort women. Japans foreign minister Fumio Kishida has spoken to his south korean counte
He may be the key to the investigation. And people across japan took part in drills to prepare for possible Natural Disastersn the anniversary of the great kanto earthquake. The organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and paralympics decided to the to use emblems by a designer pulling them following allegations of play gir rich against kenijiro sano. Translator mr. Sano told us he is worried people may not accept his designs and his work could hurt the image of the olympics. He told us he wants to withdraw the emblem as their creator. He said sano didnt admit to copying other peoples designs to create the logos but the organizing Committee Said sano did admit using images on the internet without permission for materials he submitted for the selection. One is of a lobby at tokyos haneda airport. The committee will quickly look at ways to choose new logos for the games. Since the committee pked sanos designed he has faced allegations of stealing from other artists. The emblems were made pu
Workers who are believed to have had direct contact with him were infected. The government said the first patient quarantined at Lagos Airport but he was not held in seclusion. He was taken to a hospital in the city instead. Medical staff treated him without wearing special protective gear. [ inaudible ] government officials are preparing to set up special tents nationwide to quarantine parents. Liberias Vice President is calling for border control. Joseph boakai told african and u. S. Leaders there needs to be restrictions on the movement of people across national boundaries. Boakai was referring to the spread of the virus after many people returned from neighboring sierra leone to attend funerals. He also said his country needs Financial Support to fight the outbreak. We need your support, which youve already demonstrated by coming together, by working with the ambassador to provide your support, Financial Support as well as mobilizing resources. U. S. President barack obama said the