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A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, resulting in one passenger's death and injuries to at least 30 others. The deceased was a 73-year-old British national with a history of heart problems who likely died from cardiac arrest. The turbulence occurred at 37,000 feet over the Irrawaddy River basin in Myanmar. The incident marked the first fatal incident for Singapore Airlines in almost 25 years. Turbulence during flights can cause sudden jolts and injuries, and efforts should be made to share observations and forecasts about turbulence to better equip pilots to avoid potential injuries. [Extracted from the article]

"The Infernal Machine: A True Story of Dynamite, Terror, and the Rise of the Modern Detective" by Steven Johnson is a book that explores the history of the anarchist movement and its use of violence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author focuses on the American angle of this history, including figures like Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, as well as notable events such as the Wall Street bombing of 1920. Johnson weaves together narratives of the anarchists with the rise of scientific policing, highlighting the development of techniques like fingerprinting and the formation of bomb squads. While the book has some weaknesses, it is still an engaging and informative read. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the mistreatment of hostages by Hamas terrorists. Hostages were confined to tunnels and denied basic necessities such as food, light, bathing, and medical attention. A Thai foreign worker who was released from Hamas captivity reported that Israeli hostages were subjected to beatings, including the use of electric cables. The author questions the lack of intervention from organizations like the U.N. and Red Cross and expresses concern about the absence of protests and outrage. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the raw footage of Hamas's atrocities during its invasion of Israel on October 7. The footage shows Hamas terrorists cheering upon finding the dead body of a teenage girl and arguing over who would decapitate a Thai guest worker. The terrorists repeatedly shouted "Allahu akbar" as they shot defenseless civilians and mutilated corpses. The article argues that this is not Palestinian nationalism or a proper understanding of Islam, but rather nihilistic jihad. The purpose of the screening was to show that this Israeli defensive war is different and that there is no political solution with Hamas. [Extracted from the article]

Ama was fifteen when she was sold into sex slavery. She left her village in rural Cambodia on the advice of a neighbor who said she could get work in a bar in Thailand and make money to send home to her family. At the border, she was met by a Thai man who seized her possessions, beat her when she resisted getting into his car, and sold her to a brothel in Bangkok. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The politician's house is hidden behind two giant billboards, one of Thailand's revered monarch and the other of the crown prince. "Long Live the King. May it please Your Majesty the King, on behalf of Thaugsuban family," read the signs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The last time there were prolonged antigovernment protests in Bangkok, Rassamel Pimnisai sold food to demonstrators to show her support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The US Embassy warned Americans to stockpile food and cash, as antigovernment protesters occupy central Bangkok ahead of a Feb. 2 election. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]