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A political amnesty law takes effect in Thailand but excludes lese majeste
Thailand implements a new political amnesty law to foster reconciliation, yet the exclusion of lese majeste cases sparks controversy regarding its ability to bridge the nation's deep-seated divisions.
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5mA US envoy clarifies his comments on Golan Heights that contradicted Trump's position
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