Thursday, November 27, 2008

Anti-government demonstrators at Suvarnabhumi airport, 27 November
Thai protesters have paralysed one of Asia's busiest airports

Thai opposition protesters occupying Bangkok's two main airports say they are prepared to defend themselves against any police operation.

A protest leader at the domestic Don Mueang airport said the demonstrators would "fight to the death".

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L) with Cuban President Raul Castro in Havana, Cuba
Mr Medvedev (L) is expected to sign an oil deal with Mr Castro (R)

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is in Cuba for the final stop in a tour of Latin America intended to strengthen Russian influence in the region.

Mr Medvedev and Cuban President Raul Castro are expected to sign deals on nickel mining and oil exploration.

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