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Red Shirts Continue Journey

BANGKOK, March 13 (Bernama) -- Anti-government protesters Saturday continued their journey from all over the country, heading to this capital to join a mass rally tomorrow to pressure the downfall of the current government.

India To Testfire Advanced Air Defense Missile Sunday

NEW DELHI, March 13 (Bernama) -- India is to testfire its indigenously developed Advanced Air Defense (AAD) missile off the coast of the eastern state of Orissa Sunday, Press Trust of India (PTI) cited Defence Ministry sources as saying Saturday.

China Rejects Calls To Close Down Tiger Farms

BEIJING, March 13 (Bernama) -- China has rejected the calls by India and international community to close down its tiger farms, blamed for perpetuating trade in tiger body parts, saying that the sharp drop in the population in the big cat has nothing do with their existence, Press Trust of India (PTI) reports Saturday.

Thai Police Seize 100 Arms-Like Machines Ahead Of Anti-Government Rally

BANGKOK, March 13 (Bernama) -- Thai police seized some machines which could be used as firearms, a security agency spokesman said Saturday.

Vietnam's Corruption Fight To Focus On Seven Areas In 2010

CAN THO, March 13 (Bernama) -- Provinces and cities in Vietnam should take drastic measures to further the fight against corruption, focusing on seven major fields in 2010, according to Vietnam news agency.

Thai Government Confident To Control Rally Situation: Deputy PM

BANGKOK, March 13 (Bernama) -- The Thailand government is confident to able to control the rally situation as security men have been fully careful of maintaining security, Deputy Prime Minister in charge of security affairs Suthep Thaugsuban said Saturday.