In Other News
The BBC is stating the obvious in: ‘Coup’ sparks Thailand emergency. I would certainly think that having the military take over the government would tend to be an “emergency”, especially when they use tanks and such.
Riots in Hungary after the Prime Minister admits politicians lie to win elections. [You can tell this country is new to democracy when they are shocked to find out politicians lie.]
Amazingly enough, there were no Muslims involved in either of these problems and no tapes from al Qaeda claiming credit. Oh, neither the Shrubbery nor the Pope were involved. There are still countries that can make life miserable for their citizens without outside help.