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Current events of August 17, 2015 (2015-08-17) (Monday)

Armed conflicts and attacks

2015 Ratchaprasong Bombing
- A bomb explodes near the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok, Thailand, killing 27 and injuring 78. No one has claimed responsibility yet. (Sky News) (Reuters)

Disasters and accidents

2015 Tianjin explosions
- Protesters in Tianjin demand answers and compensation from the government. (Radio New Zealand Online) (Al Jazeera English Online) (BBC)
A heat wave affecting the Middle East causes almost 100 deaths in Egypt. (Al Jazeera English Online)
Trigana Air Service Flight 257
- Indonesian authorities reveal that the crashed plane was transporting $US470 000 in cash for the poor. (The Telegraph)

International relations

South Korea and the United States commence a joint military exercise despite threats from North Korea. (AFP via Yahoo News)
The United Arab Emirates approves plans for the construction of the first Hindu temple in that country, after a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Al Jazeera English Online)

Law and crime

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi approves a controversial anti-terrorism law. Proponents say it will help fight terrorism, and opponents say the legislation will jeopardize civil rights including freedom of the press. (Al Jazeera English Online) (BBC)

Politics and elections

Sri Lankan parliamentary election, 2015
- Voters in Sri Lanka go to the polls for a general election. (BBC) (Al Jazeera English Online)

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