California Hmong community rallies for men accused of plotting Laos overthrow (McClatchy Washington Bureau)

Source: Yahoo News As often has been true in the case of 12 men accused of plotting an overthrow of the government in communist Laos, what was going on Monday outside Sacramento’s federal courthouse was more scintillating than the proceedings in court.

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Prince Akishino Cancels Private Visit To Thailand

Source: Big News Network TOKYO — Prince Akishino, the second son of Emperor Akihito, has canceled plans for a private trip to Thailand due to political unrest in the country and will only visit Laos, the Cabinet was to…

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UNICEF Appeal For Aid for Women and Children

Source: VOA News In its 2010 “Humanitarian Action Report”, UNICEF identifies 28 countries and territories with pressing needs. It is appealing for more than one billion dollars in aid for women and children around the world. (English and Lao descriptions)

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Sacto 9-1-1: Proceedings for defendants in Laos plot to resume in the fall (The Sacramento Bee)

Source: Yahoo News Lawyers and a Sacramento federal judge agreed Monday to reconvene next fall for arguments on defense motions in the prosecution of 12 men who allegedly plotted the violent overthrow of the government in communist Laos.

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