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This section offers news briefs on politics and government as of March 2008. The Chinese government has increased its security measures at its airports, on top of plans being implemented for the Olympic Games in August, in response to an attempt to crash a domestic flight. The European Parliament has supported proposals to increase the tax on diesel in the region to match that of unleaded petrol and prevent fuel terrorism. Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin said that he will step aside from his position amid corruption investigation in Thailand.

This section offers news briefs on world politics and economics. Great Britain has unveiled plans to tighten defenses against car bombs at its rail stations and airports, with terrorism prime minister Gordon Brown warning of a 30-year battle against extremists. The State Council of China will take further measures to ensure basic price stability and supply, fueling expectations of another tightening move.