Manhunt launched for Mohamed Abrini over Paris terror attacks
BY BNO NEWS

PARIS: -- An international arrest warrant has been issued for Mohamed Abrini, who was seen in a vehicle with fugitive Salah Abdeslam just 2 days before the deadly attacks in Paris, prosecutors say.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873745-manhunt-launched-for-mohamed-abrini-over-paris-terror-attacks/

No violation, no warning, a premediatated provocation growls Moscow
By Robert Hackwill



"We have no intention to go to war with Turkey"

MOSCOW: -- In Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed the Turkish government for being a supporter of ISIL terrorism, and of having imposed a programme of Islamisation on Turkey for years. He promised the consequences for the incident would be serious for Turkey.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873746-no-violation-no-warning-a-premediatated-provocation-growls-moscow/

Russian co-pilot says his plane downed “without warning” by Turks
By Robert Hackwill



"There was no contact whatsoever"

MOSCOW: -- Further fog has risen over the downing of the Russian Sukhoi on the Syrian border, allegedly in Turkish airspace, by the Turks. The Russian co-pilot reports no warnings were given.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873747-russian-co-pilot-says-his-plane-downed-without-warning-by-turks/

Refugee numbers drop while obstacles multiply for some nationalities
By Adrian Lancashire



"We can't accommodate any more refugees in Europe."

PARIS: -- The number of refugees arriving in Greece has dropped dramatically, prompting some observers to suggest Turkey may have clamped down on people smugglers. The International Organisation for Migration says average daily arrivals this month were 4,500, but since Sunday there have been fewer than 200.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873748-refugee-numbers-drop-while-obstacles-multiply-for-some-nationalities/

Protesters pelt Turkish embassy in Moscow, call it the “Islamic State Embassy”
By Robert Hackwill



MOSCOW: -- Itar-Tass reported some 900 people turned up outside the Turkish embassy on Wednesday to pelt it with eggs, tomatoes and stones in protests. The demonstration lasted some 15 minutes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873749-protesters-pelt-turkish-embassy-in-moscow-call-it-the-islamic-state-embassy/

ISIL claim suicide blast on Tunisia presidential guard bus



TUNIS: -- The group calling itself Islamic State, or ISIL, has claimed responsibility for a deadly explosion on board a bus carrying presidential guards in Tunis on Wednesday (November 25). Thirteen people were killed in the suicide attack.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873750-isil-claim-suicide-blast-on-tunisia-presidential-guard-bus/

France mounts “unprecedented” security steps for global climate talks



PARIS: -- France has begun mounting a massive security operation ahead of next week’s global climate conference in Paris.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873751-france-mounts-unprecedented-security-steps-for-global-climate-talks/

Tunisia tourists, presidential guards… safety of nation threatened
By Adrian Lancashire | With REUTERS



"They want to make us live with horror but we are going to bring that horror to the terrorist camps."

TUNIS: -- Immediately after the deadly bombing of his presidential guard in the heart of the capital on Tuesday (Nov. 24th), Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi imposed a national state of emergency. On Wednesday he extended it by thirty days, citing legal provisions and consultations with the prime minister and head of parliament.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873752-tunisia-tourists-presidential-guards-safety-of-nation-threatened/

Russian crackdown on Muslims fuels exodus to Islamic State
By NATALIYA VASILYEVA

KOMSOMOLSKOYE, Russia (AP) — Security forces in Russia's southernmost republic of Dagestan keep devout Muslims under surveillance, routinely raid their homes and haul them to police stations to give DNA samples and fingerprints.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873753-russian-crackdown-on-muslims-fuels-exodus-to-islamic-state/

Amid Syria's civil war, a James Bond-style rescue operation
By ZEINA KARAM

BEIRUT (AP) — In the whirlwind of Syria's civil war, two Russian pilots parachuted from their aircraft into a chaotic front-line mountainous region near the border with Turkey after their aircraft was hit by a Turkish F-16 fighter jet.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873754-amid-syrias-civil-war-a-james-bond-style-rescue-operation/

Putin sends air-defense missiles to Syria to deter Turkey
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

MOSCOW (AP) — In a move raising the potential threat of a Russia-NATO conflict, Russia said Wednesday it will deploy long-range air defense missiles to its base in Syria and destroy any target that may threaten its warplanes following the downing of a Russian military jet by Turkey.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873755-putin-sends-air-defense-missiles-to-syria-to-deter-turkey/

UPDATE:

Ukraine and Russia clash again over gas pricing



MOSCOW: -- Another round in the almost annual row over gas pricing has begun between Russia and Ukraine.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873618-russias-gazprom-to-halt-gas-deliveries-to-ukraine/#entry10121068

Three held for plotting attacks during 'Bike for Dad'
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Three men, including a former Border Patrol policeman, have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot targeting government figures during a big national event next month, the national police chief said Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873756-three-held-for-plotting-attacks-during-bike-for-dad/

Preventable errors led to hospital attack, military says
By ROBERT BURNS, LYNNE O'DONNELL and KEN DILANIAN

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. airstrike that killed 31 civilians at a hospital in Afghanistan last month resulted from preventable errors by soldiers and airmen who violated rules of engagement and have been removed from duty while awaiting further investigation, military officials said Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873757-preventable-errors-led-to-kunduz-hospital-attack-us-military-says/

Germany will 'do more' to fight ISIL, says Merkel



PARIS: -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Berlin will do more to fight ISIL.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873760-germany-will-do-more-to-fight-isil-says-merkel/

Turkey's NATO ambassador defends downing of Russian fighter jet



"Before they entered our airspace they were warned 10 times, within 5 minutes not to enter our airspace."s NATO ambassador defends downing of Russian fighter jet

BRUSSELS: -- Tensions are running high between Ankara and Moscow after Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet. To shed further light on the issue, euronews reporter Gülsüm Alan spoke to Mehmet Fatih Ceylan, Turkey’s ambassador to Nato.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873762-turkeys-nato-ambassador-defends-downing-of-russian-fighter-jet/

Actor Paul Walker's father sues Porsche over fatal crash
By ANTHONY McCARTNEY

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Walker's father sued Porsche for negligence and wrongful death Wednesday over the 2013 accident that killed the "Fast & Furious" star.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873799-actor-paul-walkers-father-sues-porsche-over-fatal-crash/

Russia envoy to EU sees 'negative impact' on Turkey ties



Turkey’s NATO ambassador defends downing of Russian fighter jet

BRUSSELS: -- Russia and Turkey have been trading blows over who is to blame for the downing of a Russian jet close to the Turkish-Syrian border.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873802-russia-envoy-to-eu-sees-negative-impact-on-turkey-ties/

EU parliament's invitation letter to Ms Yingluck does not concern parliament



BANGKOK: -- The European Parliament’s letter of invitation for former prime minister Ms Yingluck Shinawatra to visit Brussels or Strasburg to exchange views on political situation in Thailand has nothing to do with the parliament, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Sek Wannamethee on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873803-eu-parliaments-invitation-letter-to-ms-yingluck-does-not-concern-parliament/

OrBorTor boss not worried by beach businesses' 10mn-baht lawsuit
Phuket Gazette


Cherng Talay OrBorTor President Ma-ann Samran said he is not worried about the sentence to be handed down on December 2. Photo: Chutharat Plerin

PHUKET: -- The controversial president of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organization (OrBorTor) yesterday shrugged off a 10-million-baht lawsuit filed against him for alleged dereliction of duty.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873804-orbortor-boss-not-worried-by-beach-businesses-10mn-baht-lawsuit/

Indonesian Air Force slammed for choice of presidential helicopter



JAKARTA: -- Experts and politicians have slammed the Indonesian Air Force’s plan to import three helicopters for $165 million for the president and visiting heads of state, saying locally made choppers can do the same job for much less, The Jakarta Globe reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873806-indonesian-air-force-slammed-for-choice-of-presidential-helicopter/

Obama says no credible intelligence of threat to U.S. homeland during holidays
BY BNO NEWS

WASHINGTON: -- There is no specific and credible intelligence to suggest that a terrorist attack is being planned in the United States during the holidays, U.S. President Barack Obama says, emphasizing that “every possible step” is being taken to keep the nation’s homeland safe.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873810-obama-says-no-credible-intelligence-of-threat-to-us-homeland-during-holidays/

Legendary Japanese actress Setsuko Hara, of 'Tokyo Story,' dies at 95
BY BNO NEWS

TOKYO: -- Legendary Japanese actress Setsuko Hara, who is best known internationally for her roles in the Yasujirō Ozu films “Late Spring” and “Tokyo Story,” has died. She was 95.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873812-legendary-japanese-actress-setsuko-hara-of-tokyo-story-dies-at-95/

SET up 2.72 points at opening /Bangkok Post

New airport security group formed vs terror threat



MANILA: -- The Philippines' Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has created a Joint Terminal Security Center (JTSC) to gather information coming from passengers and airport personnel for any possible terrorist threat, Manila Bulletin reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873813-new-airport-security-group-formed-vs-terror-threat/

Gen Prem compares corrupt officials to robbers



BANGKOK: -- President of the Privy Council Gen Prem Tinasulanonda yesterday sent a strong message against corrupt officials comparing them to criminals who rob the country and warning that their crimes cannot be hidden from guardian spirits who are guarding the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873816-gen-prem-compares-corrupt-officials-to-robbers/

Vietnam Coast Guard seizes armed Thai ship for oil smuggling



VIETNAM: -- A Thai ship has been caught selling oil illegally to a Vietnamese fishing boat in southwestern waters, the Vietnam Coast Guard said in a statement, as reported by Thanh Nien News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873821-vietnam-coast-guard-seizes-armed-thai-ship-for-oil-smuggling/

Migrants processing Thai chicken exports abused, exploited-researchers
BY KATIE NGUYEN

LONDON, Nov 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Migrants processing Thai chicken for its biggest export market, Europe, face widespread abuse by their employers, partly because foreign auditors have focused on food safety rather than workers' conditions, researchers said on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873822-migrants-processing-thai-chicken-exports-abused-exploited-researchers/

Cleanup time: 16 percent fewer krathong floated in Bangkok this year
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- The pretty krathong floating in Bangkok’s waters yesterday are now just city waste.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873825-cleanup-time-16-percent-fewer-krathong-floated-in-bangkok-this-year/

UPDATE:

Assassination Plot Foiled, Police Say; Conspirators Arrested
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha speaks to reporters Nov. 24 at Government House in Bangkok.

BANGKOK — Police say they have disrupted a plot to assassinate top government officials and arrested three men from the northeastern of Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873756-three-held-for-plotting-attacks-during-bike-for-dad/?p=10122158#entry10122158