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South Korea's President Yoon reverses martial law after lawmakers defy him

Protesters outside the National Assembly parliament shouted and clapped. “We won!” they chanted, and one demonstrator banged on a drum.

Turkey regains control after deadly anti-Erdogan coup bid

Turkish authorities say they have regained control of the country after thwarting a coup attempt by discontented soldiers to seize power from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that claimed more than 250 lives.

Thailand PM 'to replace martial law' with new restrictions

Thailand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha says he has asked Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej for permission to bring an end to martial law.

December 4, 2024
December 4, 2024

South Korea's President Yoon reverses martial law after lawmakers defy him

Protesters outside the National Assembly parliament shouted and clapped. “We won!” they chanted, and one demonstrator banged on a drum.

July 16, 2016
July 16, 2016

Turkey regains control after deadly anti-Erdogan coup bid

Turkish authorities say they have regained control of the country after thwarting a coup attempt by discontented soldiers to seize power from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that claimed more than 250 lives.

March 31, 2015
March 31, 2015

Thailand PM 'to replace martial law' with new restrictions

Thailand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha says he has asked Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej for permission to bring an end to martial law.