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Sunday, November 23, 2008, 19:09 (UTC)

Opposing Thai protesters mass, PAD to march on parliament

Thailand's ongoing political crisis continues today with pro- and anti-government rallies being held. Meeting outside Bangkok, the pro-goverment United Front of Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) is holding one of their "Truth Today" talkshows at Suan Kaew Temple. In the anti-government camp, supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) are massing at the occupied Government House compound and calling their planned march on parliament their "final battle".
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Dam in Queensland bursts, four missing

Dam in Queensland bursts, four missing

A bladder holding 10,000 megalitres of water at the Bedford Weir near Blackwater, Queensland has burst, sending flood waters rushing into the Fitzroy River towards the barrage near Rockhampton. It is believed up to four people who were in the vicinity of the dam before the breach may be missing.
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Arkansas judge tells parents to leave Tony Alamo compound to regain custody of seized children

Arkansas judge tells parents to leave Tony Alamo compound to regain custody of seized children

An Arkansas judge has told the parents of two teenage girls taken from a religious compound run by Tony Alamo that the children can be returned to their parents if the parents agree to leave the compound and secure financial independence away from the controversial "Tony Alamo Christian Ministries" organization.
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YouTube hosts live music events in Japan and US

YouTube hosts live music events in Japan and US

The online video sharing site YouTube has today hosted the first official "YouTube Live" event, which featured many popular musicians and contributors to the site.
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