| Jan.14 |
Southern Thailand |
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Thai boat catches fire at sea, wounding 16 |
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| Nov.10 |
Vietnam |
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Trump travels to Danang, Vietnam |
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| Oct.25 |
Bangkok |
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Thailand begins royal cremation for late King
Mourners in Thailand are marking the main part of the five-day funeral ceremony for the late King who died in October 2016 aged 88
| Oct.11 |
Vietnam |
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Floods and landslides kill 37, leave 40 missing in Vietnam |
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| Aug.24 |
Bangkok |
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Yingluck trial: Thai ex-PM fails to show for verdict |
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| Oct.13 |
Bangkok |
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej Dies at 88
Map of Siriraj Hospital Bangkok Thailand Bhumibol took over after World War II and led Thailand for the past 70 years; he was the modern world's longest-reigning living monarch | |
| Aug.11 |
Southern Thailand |
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Thailand blasts: More explosions target tourist towns
Map of Hua Hin Thailand A series of blasts across Thailand has targeted tourist towns leaving four dead and many injured, with reports of more explosions coming in
| Aug.6 |
Bangkok |
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Thai referendum: Military-written constitution up for approval |
| Jun.1 |
Thailand |
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Tiger Temple: Forty dead cubs found in freezer
| May.22 |
Thailand |
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18 girls killed in fire at school dormitory in Thailand |
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| Sep.1 |
Thailand |
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Bangkok bomb: Second foreign suspect arrested |
| Aug.20 |
Bangkok |
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Bangkok bomb: Two suspects cleared |
| Aug.19 |
Bangkok |
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Bangkok bomb: No foreign role in attack |
| Aug.18 |
Bangkok |
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Bangkok bomb-hit Erawan shrine reopens |
| Aug.17 |
Bangkok |
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PM: Bangkok bomb was worst ever attack on Thailand |
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Bangkok |
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Bangkok bomb: Attack aimed to kill foreigners
Map of Erawan Shrine Bangkok Thailand Thailand's defence minister has said those who planted a bomb at a shrine deliberately targeted foreigners to harm tourism and the economy | |
| May.18 |
Bangkok |
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Thai ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra arrives for trial |
| May.14 |
Southern Thailand |
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Thailand moves away stranded migrant boat |
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| Oct.8 |
Southeast Asia |
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Vietnam tanker crew freed by pirates |
| Aug.20 |
Bangkok |
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Thailand's army ruler to take up new post as prime minister
| Aug.6 |
Cambodia |
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Top Khmer Rouge leaders guilty of crimes against humanity 
Nuon Chea and Khieu Samphan have been jailed for life after being convicted by Cambodia's UN-backed tribunal of crimes against humanity. Nuon Chea served as leader Pol Pot's deputy and K... | |
| May.26 |
Vietnam |
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Vietnam boat sinks after collision |
| May.23 |
Bangkok |
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Thai army detains ex-PM Yingluck
| May.22 |
Bangkok |
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Coup leader summons Thai politicians |
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Bangkok |
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Thai military announces coup |
| May.19 |
Bangkok |
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Thailand army declares martial law
The Thai army says that it is imposing martial law amid a political crisis 'to preserve law and order'. The army granted itself wide-ranging powers
| May.16 |
Laos |
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Lao defense chief, 4 others killed in plane crash
| May.13 |
South Vietnam |
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Protest in Vietnam over China rig
| May.7 |
Bangkok |
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Thailand court ousts PM Yingluck Shinawatra
| Mar.18 |
Southern Thailand |
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New evidence in Flight 370 search explains plane's path |
| Mar.9 |
Vietnam |
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Vietnam says it may have found missing jet's door |
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Vietnam |
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Vietnam probes 'missing jet debris' |
| Mar.8 |
Vietnam |
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'Oil slick seen' in missing jet hunt
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Vietnam |
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Asian states search for missing jet |
| Feb.17 |
Bangkok |
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Thailand police and protesters clash in Bangkok
| Feb.2 |
Bangkok |
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Protests disrupt Thailand election
Protests have disrupted general election, halting voting in Bangkok and the south, but officials say that 89% of polling stations operated n...
| Jan.21 |
Bangkok |
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State of emergency declared for Bangkok
| Jan.14 |
Bangkok |
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Bangkok 'shutdown' extends into 2nd day |
| Jan.12 |
Bangkok |
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Protesters begin Bangkok 'shutdown'
Protesters have begun blocking roads in parts of the Thai capital, Bangkok, in a bid to oust the government before snap elections on February 2
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| Dec.21 |
Bangkok |
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Thai opposition to boycott elections |
| Dec.9 |
Bangkok |
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Thai PM dissolves parliament |
| Dec.4 |
Bangkok |
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Protest-hit Thailand marks king's birthday
Thailand is marking the 86th birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, amid a truce after days of violent demonstrations in the capital Bangkok
| Dec.1 |
Bangkok |
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Teargas fired amid renewed clashes |
| Nov.30 |
Bangkok |
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Troops deployed amid Bangkok clashes |
| Nov.28 |
Bangkok |
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Thai protesters target army HQ |
| Nov.27 |
Bangkok |
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Thai PM survives no-confidence vote |
| Nov.24 |
Bangkok |
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Demonstrators fill Bangkok streets Crowds opposed to the administration of Prime Minister Shinawatra are on the streets for a second day, amid tensions between rival political camps
| Nov.10 |
Vietnam |
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Storm makes landfall in Vietnam |
| Oct.16 |
Laos |
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At least 47 reported killed in Laos plane crash
Lao Airlines plane crashed into the Mekong River at about 4 p.m. in the southern province of Champasak. Bad weather appeared to be a factor
| Oct.4 |
Vietnam |
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Legendary Vietnam General and Ho Chi Minh disciple dies at 102
| Jul.18 |
Cambodia |
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Opposition leader returns from self-imposed exile to lead campaign |
| May.15 |
Cambodia |
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Cambodian shoe factory collapse kills 2, injures 7
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| Oct.14 |
Beijing |
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Cambodia's ex-King Sihanouk dies |
| Jul.6 |
Cambodia |
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Mystery illness killing Cambodian children |
| Feb.16 |
Thailand |
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Bangkok Iran plot 'targeted Israelis' |
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| Nov.20 |
Cambodia |
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Trial of Khmer Rouge trio begins |
| Nov.6 |
Thailand |
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Death toll in Thailand floods passes 500 |
| Oct.28 |
Thailand |
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Bangkok facing 'perfect storm' |
| Oct.26 |
Thailand |
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Floodwaters force closure of airport |
| Oct.20 |
Thailand |
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Thai flooding threatens capital 
Thais waded through flooded streets, their belongings and children perched on their shoulders. Officials ordered floodgates opened to relieve pressure on dams and levees as enormous amounts of water flowed towards the ... | |
| Jul.3 |
Thailand |
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Thailand elects its first woman PM
PM Abhisit Vejjajiva conceded that Yingluck Shinawatra had won the nation's election. Pheu Thai party had garnered a majority
| Apr.23 |
Cambodia |
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Thai-Cambodia clash deaths rise |
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| Nov.24 |
Cambodia |
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Cambodians turn out to honor the dead |
| Nov.22 |
Cambodia |
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350 die in stampede at festival
Map of Phnom Penh Cambodia A stampede that occurred in capital city during the Water Festival has killed 339 people. Another 329 people were injured in the crush
| Jul.25 |
Cambodia |
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Former Khmer Rouge's Duch found guilty
| May.19 |
Thailand |
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Government extends curfew |
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Thailand |
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Curfew after surrender of red-shirts |
| May.18 |
Thailand |
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Protesters killed in gunbattle
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Thailand |
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Army advances on Bangkok protest site
Military troops began entering a park, where thousands of opposition protesters have been camped out in defiance of an order to vacate the a...
| May.17 |
Thailand |
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Thai protesters defy evacuation order |
| May.16 |
Thailand |
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Thai Red Shirt leader dies
| May.15 |
Thailand |
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Protesters defy PM vow to end stand-off |
| May.14 |
Thailand |
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Death toll rises amid red-shirt clashes Thai troops are clashing with anti-government protesters in the capital, on a third day of violence that has killed at least 16 people
| May.13 |
Thailand |
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Bangkok remains tense after fatal clashes |
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Thailand |
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Red-shirt supporter Gen Khattiya shot
| Apr.24 |
Thailand |
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Thai PM rejects protesters' demand |
| Apr.22 |
Thailand |
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Dozens hurt in Bangkok protest blasts
| Apr.10 |
Thailand |
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18 killed in Bangkok protests
| Mar.16 |
Thailand |
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Protesters carry blood to PM house
| Mar.14 |
Thailand |
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PM rejects protest ultimatum |
| Mar.13 |
Thailand |
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Tens of thousands in opposition rally |
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| Oct.8 |
Paris |
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Culture minister admits sex with 'boys' |
| Apr.17 |
Thailand |
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PM: Emergency powers to stay in place |
| Apr.13 |
Thailand |
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Protests 'under control'
| Apr.12 |
Thailand |
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Troops crack down on protest
| Apr.10 |
Thailand |
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Thai protests disrupt Asian summit
Political demonstrations in Thailand disrupted the Association of South East Asian Nations summit
| Feb.16 |
Cambodia |
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First Khmer Rouge trial to begin
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| Dec.31 |
Thailand |
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Dozens killed in nightclub fire
| Dec.14 |
Thailand |
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Thai parliament picks new PM |
| Dec.3 |
Thailand |
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Thai flights resume after week of protests |
| Dec.2 |
Thailand |
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Demonstrators leave airports |
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Thailand |
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Protesters to end siege as PM ousted |
| Dec.1 |
Thailand |
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Top Thai court bans ruling party Constitutional court has dissolved the People Power Party and 2 of its coalition partners for fraud during the last election
| Nov.29 |
Thailand |
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Blast hits government house |
| Nov.26 |
Thailand |
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PM rejects calls for elections |
| Nov.25 |
Thailand |
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Blasts hit Bangkok's airports |
| Oct.6 |
Thailand |
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Police fire tear gas at Bangkok protesters |
| Aug.30 |
Thailand |
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Thai PM Samak refuses to resign |
| Jul.30 |
Thailand |
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Thaksin's wife guilty of tax evasion |
| Feb.27 |
Thailand |
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Thaksin taken into police custody |
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| Dec.23 |
Thailand |
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Thaksin ally wins Thai election
Samak Sundaravej's People Power Party won 228 seats in the 480-seat house, short of the 241 needed for an absolute majority
| Nov.18 |
Cambodia |
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Former Khmer Rouge leader arrested |
| Sep.16 |
Southern Thailand |
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87 killed in plane crash
A passenger jet crashed at the Phuket Airport in southern Thailand shortly after landing, killing 87 of the 130 people on board
| Jul.31 |
Cambodia |
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First Khmer Rouge leader charged
| May.30 |
Thailand |
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5-year politics ban for ex-PM |
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| Dec.31 |
Thailand |
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Bangkok explosions leave two dead |
| Nov.18 |
Vietnam |
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APEC vows to salvage trade talks |
| Nov.16 |
Vietnam |
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Bush arrives for regional summit |
| Sep.21 |
Thailand |
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Junta bans political meetings |
| Sep.19 |
Thailand |
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Army chief leads coup while PM away The chiefs of the army, navy and air force met with King Adulyadej to declare they were taking over the country
| Aug.16 |
Thailand |
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Man detained over JonBenet death |
| Apr.4 |
Thailand |
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Prime minister Thaksin to resign |
| Apr.3 |
Thailand |
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Thaksin claims Thai election win
| Mar.5 |
Thailand |
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Thousands rally against PM
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| Oct.26 |
Thailand |
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78 die after riot
| Apr.27 |
Thailand |
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97 killed in attacks |
| Jan.16 |
Vietnam |
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WHO: 4th death linked to bird flu
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| Mar.13 |
Hong Kong |
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First alert over SARS Virulent flu and pneumonia has swept through hospitals in Hong Kong and Vietnam
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| Nov.16 |
Vietnam |
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Clinton arrived in Vietnam |
before year 2000
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| Jan. 27, 1973 |
Paris |
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Vietnam War cease-fire signed
Map of The Peninsula Paris Paris France The Paris Peace Accords ended direct U.S. military combat, and temporarily stopped the fighting between North and South Vietnam | |