France and Russia increase air strikes on ISIL targets



DAMASCUS: -- Russia has carried out new air strikes against Islamic State militant targets in Syria.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871872-france-and-russia-increase-air-strikes-on-isil-targets/

Paris attacks: Who is Abdelhamid Abaaoud?



PARIS: -- The alleged mastermind of the Paris attacks that killed at least 129 people was the target of a police operation in the north of Paris.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871873-paris-attacks-who-is-abdelhamid-abaaoud/

Paris attacks: two suspects dead and seven people arrested in Paris suburb raid



PARIS: -- Two of the suspects in the Paris attacks are dead and seven people have been arrested after security forces raided an apartment in the Saint Denis area of the city early Wednesday morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871874-paris-attacks-two-suspects-dead-and-seven-people-arrested-in-paris-suburb-raid/

Hollande calls for international coalition to defeat 'Daesh'



PARIS: -- Speaking just after the end of a police operation he described as “risky” and “heavy”, President Hollande told a conference of French mayors that the raid to the north of Paris targeted people linked to Friday’s deadly attacks in the French capital – and was aimed at neutralising the terrorists.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871875-hollande-calls-for-international-coalition-to-defeat-daesh/

EU plans tougher gun rules



BRUSSELS: -- EU officials on Wednesday unveiled plans that they say will make it more difficult to buy firearms in Europe.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871876-eu-plans-tougher-gun-rules/

Obama threatens to veto House GOP bill on Syrian refugees
By ERICA WERNER

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House threatened a presidential veto Wednesday of House Republicans legislation aimed at increasing screenings for Syrian and Iraqi refugees before they enter the United States, calling new requirements in the bill "untenable."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871877-obama-threatens-to-veto-house-gop-bill-on-syrian-refugees/

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Prosecutor: Paris attacks mastermind not arrested in raid
By THOMAS ADAMSON and JILL LAWLESS

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Heavily armed French SWAT teams swooped in Wednesday and neutralized a cell that was ready to launch new attacks, leaving at least two people dead after firing 5,000 rounds during an hourslong siege, a prosecutor said. Eight people were arrested.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871874-paris-attacks-two-suspects-dead-and-seven-people-arrested-in-paris-suburb-raid/#entry10094367

Passport in Paris attacks fuels fears of Syrian refugees
By VANESSA GERA

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — After the bombs and Kalashnikov fire of the Paris attacks, a mere document — a passport — found near the body of an attacker is generating a new wave of dread throughout Europe and beyond. But whether the document ended up there by chance, or was part of an elaborate plot to sow panic, is not clear.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871879-passport-in-paris-attacks-fuels-fears-of-syrian-refugees/

Despite heavy US airstrikes, IS threat persists
By ROBERT BURNS

WASHINGTON (AP) — In measuring progress in the American-led air war against the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, numbers tell one story but results tell another.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871880-despite-heavy-us-airstrikes-is-threat-persists/

With Islamic State targeted, what happens to Syria's Assad?
By JON GAMBRELL and ADAM SCHRECK

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The tide of global rage against the Islamic State group lends greater urgency to ending the jihadis' ability to operate at will from a base in war-torn Syria. That momentum could also force a reevaluation of what to do about President Bashar Assad and puts a renewed focus on the position of his key patrons, Russia and Iran.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871881-with-islamic-state-targeted-what-happens-to-syrias-assad/

Syrian refugee policy roils Republican presidential field
By STEVE PEOPLES

ATLANTA (AP) — Some Republicans are pushing back against aggressive opposition in their party to Syrian refugees resettling in the U.S., offering fresh evidence of a rift within the GOP that could complicate the party's outreach to minorities heading into the 2016 presidential contest.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871883-syrian-refugee-policy-roils-republican-presidential-field/

IS attacks claim more than 800 lives abroad this year
By ZEINA KARAM

BEIRUT (AP) — The Islamic State group has dramatically expanded its theatre of operations from its hub in Syria and Iraq, executing or inspiring a series of attacks across three continents that claimed more than 800 lives this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871884-is-attacks-claim-more-than-800-lives-abroad-this-year/

Nigeria's Boko Haram kills 49 in suicide bombings
By MICHELLE FAUL and IBRAHIM ABDULAZIZ

YOLA, Nigeria (AP) — The suicide bomber exploded as truckers were tucking into dinner at the bustling marketplace where vendors urged them to buy sugar cane. At least 34 people were killed and another 80 wounded in Yola, a town packed with refugees from Nigeria's Islamic uprising, emergency officials said Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871907-nigerias-boko-haram-kills-49-in-suicide-bombings/

Death row inmate not allowed beer for last meal

JACKSON, Georgia (AP) — A death row inmate's last meal request for a six pack of beer has been denied.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871913-us-death-row-inmate-not-allowed-beer-for-last-meal/

WADA declares Russian anti-doping agency noncompliant
By EDDIE PELLS

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The easy part was shutting down Russia's anti-doping agency until further notice.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871917-wada-declares-russian-anti-doping-agency-noncompliant/

Bill Clinton: 'Make something good happen' after attacks
By DAVID EGGERT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton said Wednesday night it is more important than ever for citizens to serve the public good in whatever way they can after the Islamic State group's attack on Paris last week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871919-bill-clinton-make-something-good-happen-after-attacks/

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - Texas executes inmate for setting fire that killed his daughter, 2 other children 15 years ago

Thailand embarks on new economic drive
Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- The Thai government is gearing up for tighter competition in the region with a host of measures to drive economic development, setting out mega projects as a springboard to get out of the middle income trap and becoming the industry and trade hub in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871921-thailand-embarks-on-new-economic-drive/

Six arrested, wildlife seized in trafficking bust



JAKARTA: -- Jakarta police have arrested six people, including a Libyan national and an airport quarantine officer, for the illegal trade in wildlife, the Jakarta Globe reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871924-six-arrested-wildlife-seized-in-jakarta-trafficking-bust/

Sweden raises terror threat level as police hunt suspected terrorist
BY BNO NEWS

STOCKHOLM: -- Police in Sweden have launched a massive manhunt for a person suspected of wanting to carry out a terrorist attack, causing the country’s terrorist threat level to be raised to high.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871928-sweden-raises-terror-threat-level-as-police-hunt-suspected-terrorist/

6.8-magnitude quake rocks the Solomon Islands
BY BNO NEWS

SOLOMON ISLANDS: -- A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has struck the Solomon Islands, seismologists say.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871929-68-magnitude-quake-rocks-the-solomon-islands/

South China Sea likely on Asean agenda



KUALA LUMPUR: -- World leaders gathering for the 27th Asean Summit and related summits this weekend are expected to discuss issues related to the South China Sea, Malaysian Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman said, New Straits Times reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871930-south-china-sea-likely-on-asean-agenda/

MANILA, Philippines (AP) - APEC leaders: Urgent need for increased international cooperation in fight against terrorism.

SET opens up 9.93 to 1,386.75 /Bangkok Post

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One Young World Bangkok opens at Sanam Luang



BANGKOK: -- The ‘One Young World Summit 2015’ officially kicked off yesterday at the Sanam Luang in front of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha with over 1,300 outstanding youths from 196 countries taking part.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871851-youth-leaders-in-bangkok-to-mull-problems-of-the-world/#entry10095162

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Annan makes welcome speech to One Young World delegates
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan gave a warm welcome speech to the "One Young World" delegates Wednesday evening.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871851-youth-leaders-in-bangkok-to-mull-problems-of-the-world/#entry10095168

Phuket King Power mains hookup means water shutoff for residents
The Phuket News


The online map provided by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) shows the densely populated area of Moo 2 Wichit directly across Chao Fa West Rd from the new King Power mall.

PHUKET: -- Mains water supply will be turned off from 9:30 am in Wichit on November 26 as the Phuket Water Authority connects the new King Power duty-free shopping mall to the mains supply network.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871932-phuket-king-power-mains-hookup-means-water-shutoff-for-residents/

Mass police raid on Phuket communities nets two suspects
Eakkapop Thongtub


Officers assemble in front of the repaired Thalang Police Station, damaged in the october 10 riot, before heading out for the mass raids yesterday (Nov 18). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Mass police raids of a government housing estate and homes in Baan Don in central Phuket’s Srisoonthorn area netted just two suspects yesterday (Nov 18).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871933-mass-police-raid-on-phuket-communities-nets-two-suspects/

Vietnam may add small airport near Ho Chi Minh City



HO CHI MINH CITY: -- The Vietnamese government is considering a new airport in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, according to a national plan for transport infrastructure development by 2020, Thanh Nien News reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871934-vietnam-may-add-small-airport-near-ho-chi-minh-city/

APEC leaders: Urgent need to cooperate against terrorism
JIM GOMEZ, Associated Press

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asia-Pacific leaders called Thursday for increased international cooperation in the fight against terrorism as they held annual talks overshadowed by the Paris attacks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871935-apec-leaders-urgent-need-to-cooperate-against-terrorism/