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State Patrol asking for money to upgrade its airplanes  Radio Iowa

The Iowa State Patrol is looking to replace some of its aging aircraft. Department of Public Safety Commissioner, Roxann Ryan, says they are asking for $3.5 ...

U.S. expects fallout from Edward Snowden leaks for years to come  The Denver Post

WASHINGTON — Whistleblower or traitor, leaker or public hero? National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden blew the lid off U.S. government ...

Melania Trump makes first lady history with ride in Osprey aircraft  Military Times

Melania Trump made history Wednesday by flying in a V-22 Osprey aircraft during a visit to a pair of military bases.

Thai junta promises February election  ASEAN Economist

After several delays, Thailand says it will hold a general election early next year, as it was confirmed the military's ban on political activity is to be lifted.

An iron hand on the scales of wealth [Editorial]  ThaiVisa News

An iron hand on the scales of wealthBy The Nation Shocking inequality has been fuelled by elitist junta rule; rival parties must offer alternative visions ahead of ...

Kinder, Gentler Military Junta Takes a Liberal Turn Ahead of Elections  The Wall Street Journal

Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha has promoted a severe brand of conservatism since taking power in Thailand in 2014. But ahead of elections in February, his military ...

Thai junta lifts ban on political campaigning  The ASEAN Post

Thailand's junta on Tuesday lifted a four-year ban on political campaigning ahead of 2019 elections, prompting Thaksin Shinawatra - the exiled billionaire who ...

With Polls on Horizon, Thai Junta Lifts Ban on Political Activities  benarnews

Prime minister announced the change to prepare for national election in February.

Thai junta lifts campaigning ban, polls set for Feb 24  The Business Times

THE BUSINESS TIMES Government & Economy - THAILAND'S junta on Tuesday lifted a ban on political campaigning ahead of 2019 elections, more than four ...

Thai junta steals page from populist playbook ahead of election  Nikkei Asian Review

BANGKOK -- As Thailand gears up for its first general election since 2014 this coming February, the military junta is adopting the very pork-barrel po.