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Thai demonstrators march in thousands as protests for government reform escalate

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Protesters have grown ever bolder during two months of demonstrations against Thailand’s palace and military-dominated establishment, breaking a long-standing taboo on criticising the monarchy — which is illegal under lese majeste laws.

Al-Rahi Criticizes Shiite Duo, Says No Sect Can Monopolize Portfolio

The time for sects to divide and conquer is over! Look for younger and capable people to make things run well in Lebanon for all citizens. W140

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi on Sunday hit out at Hizbullah and Amal Movement without naming them, in connection with the ongoing row over the finance ministerial portfolio.

“What entitles a sect to demand a certain ministry as if it owns it, what entitles it to suspend the government’s formation until it gets what it wants, causing political paralysis and economic, financial and social damages?” al-Rahi said in his Sunday Mass sermon.