In Thailand protesters killed in clashes with police as pressure mounts on prime minister

Mon, 04/12/2010 - 13:09
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In Thailand today, the country's electoral commission called for Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's ruling Democrat party to be dissolved after finding that it accepted illegal donations. Although the recommendation must be approved by the attorney general before going to the constitutional court, today’s announcement could weaken Vejjajiva's hold on power as some military leaders are now pushing for new elections. Today’s move follows a weekend of heightened violence and tensions between the government and the so-called Red Shirt protesters. Ron Corben reports from Bangkok.

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