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US Army chief of staff calls Thailand general

Lolita Baldor · May 23, 2014 10:15 pm

A passer-by looks at an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Friday, May 23, 2014. Japan's Nikkei 225 was up 0.9 percent at 14,473.19 after the dollar climbed to near 102 yen overnight. A weaker yen is a plus for Japan's powerhouse export manufacturers. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

World markets gain but Thailand shaken by coup

Washington Examiner · May 23, 2014 5:07 pm

The blue screen with military crests that has shown to replaced all TV programs in Thailand Friday, May 23, 2014. Thailandâs junta has commandeered every TV channel for round-the-clock broadcasts of dour announcements and patriotic hymns. The publicâs verdict: DJ, please change the soundtrack. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)

Thailand to junta: Please change your soundtrack

Jocelyn Gecker · May 23, 2014 1:22 pm

A Thai soldier, right, reacts to a student holding an anti-coup sign as the student tries to take a photo with the soldier during a brief protest near the Democracy Monument in Bangkok, Thailand Friday, May 23, 2014. Thailand's ruling military on Friday summoned the entire ousted government and members of the politically influential family at the heart of the country's long-running conflict, a day after it seized control of this volatile Southeast Asian nation in a non-violent coup. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)

Thai coup adds to challenges for economy

Washington Examiner · May 23, 2014 9:04 am

Thai soldiers take position during a cleanup operation at a pro-government demonstration site on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand Friday, May 23, 2014. Thailand's ruling military on Friday summoned the entire ousted government and members of the politically influential family at the heart of the country's long-running conflict, a day after it seized control of this volatile Southeast Asian nation in a non-violent coup. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

US, other nations express concerns over Thai coup

Washington Examiner · May 23, 2014 8:12 am

A Buddhist monk walks past soldiers in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, May 23, 2014 after Thai military staged a coup. Thailand's new military junta has announced that it has suspended the country's constitution. Without firing a shot, Thailand's powerful military seized control of this volatile Southeast Asian nation Thursday, suspending the constitution and detaining Cabinet ministers in a risky bid to end half a year of political upheaval that many fear will only deepen the nation's crisis. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

After coup, Thai army summons Shinawatra family

JOCELYN GECKERTHANYARAT DOKSONE · May 23, 2014 4:53 am

US sees ‘no justification’ for Thai coup

US sees ‘no justification’ for Thai coup

Washington Examiner · May 23, 2014 4:19 am

US reviews Thailand aid, military ties after coup

US reviews Thailand aid, military ties after coup

Matthew Pennington · May 22, 2014 8:34 pm

An anti-government protester reads a newspaper during a gathering Thursday, May 22, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Journalists and rights groups have criticized the army for primarily targeting the press rather than protesters, underscoring the precarious state of press freedom in Thailand in the wake of Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha's unexpected declaration of martial law this week and his decision Thursday to take control of the government. Of the 12 edicts issued Tuesday by the newly formed Peace and Order Maintaining Command, the military committee set up to oversee the army intervention, at least five concern media censorship. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

In Thailand, press early casualty of Army takeover

Todd Pitman · May 22, 2014 3:03 pm

Thai army chief announces coup to restore stability after political deadlock

Thai army chief announces coup to restore stability after political deadlock

Washington Examiner · May 22, 2014 10:07 am

A Thai soldier checks barbed wire while guarding a road near pro-government demonstration site on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Thailand's army chief Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha assumed the role of mediator Wednesday by summoning the country's key political rivals for face-to-face talks one day after imposing martial law. The meeting ended without any resolution, however, underscoring the profound challenge the army faces in trying to end the country's crisis. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

With martial law, Thai government nearly powerless

Todd Pitman · May 22, 2014 2:54 am

A Thai military police officer stands next to a line of soldiers standing guard outside the Army Club in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Thailand's army chief Gen. Prayuth Chan-Ocha assumed the role of mediator Wednesday by summoning the country's key political rivals for face-to-face talks one day after imposing martial law. The meeting ended without any resolution, however, underscoring the profound challenge the army faces in trying to end the country's crisis. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)

Thai army chief assumes role as crisis mediator

THANYARAT DOKSONEJOCELYN GECKER · May 21, 2014 12:52 pm