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Political unrest in Nepal, the prosecution of former Thai President, India is ready to welcome the United StatesS.
President Obama.
This week, Japan is still working on a chilling video showing two Japanese citizens taken hostage by the Islamic State group, which threatened to pay a ransom of $0. 2 billion.
Military in Thailand
Last week, the appointed legislature voted to ban former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from politics for five years, and the attorney general announced plans to sue her for criminal charges related to a sum of money.
Lost rice subsidy program
The moves are seen as an attempt to weaken the political machine set up by Yingluck\'s brother, Thaksin Shinawatra.
At the same time, in Nepal, the parliament responsible for drafting the country\'s constitution fell into chaos as opposition members broke down chairs and tables and threw microphones and shoes during the drafting process.
Protests also spread to the streets.
Workers and street artists also made final preparations for Obama\'s arrival in New Delhi on Sunday, becoming the first US president to attend India\'s annual Republic Day celebration.