News: Bhutan

We have started to collect the most important news related to Bhutan in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Bhutan – overview

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• Bhutan hit by strong earthquake – Bhutanese king steps down early
• Bhutanese refugees start new life – Quake rescue teams scour Bhutan
• UN seeks to help Nepal refugees – US congratulates Bhutan on vote

Bhutan: news

Bhutan hit by strong earthquake

Monday, September 21st 2009, 20:59

At least 10 people are killed after a 6.1 magnitude quake strikes the remote mountain kingdom of Bhutan.
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Bhutan holds fake national poll

Saturday, April 21st 2007, 17:17

The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan stages a mock election as it takes steps to end 100 years of monarchy.
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Bhutan holds its first elections

Monday, December 31st 2007, 10:58

The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan holds its first parliamentary vote after 100 years of absolute monarchy.
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Bhutan holds second 'fake' poll

Monday, May 28th 2007, 6:25

The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan stages a second mock election as it takes steps to end 100 years of monarchy.
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Bhutan king announces abdication

Sunday, December 18th 2005, 10:41

Bhutan's King Wangchuk says he will step down when the tiny Himalayan state holds elections in 2008.
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Bhutan king coronation set for 'month of the earth male rat'

Wednesday, July 23rd 2008, 12:29

A date is announced in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan for the long awaited coronation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
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Bhutan PM laments quake disaster

Wednesday, September 23rd 2009, 10:15

Bhutan's prime minister says an earthquake which killed at least 11 people is "one of the biggest disasters in recent times".
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Bhutan refugees are 'intimidated'

Wednesday, November 7th 2007, 11:14
related countries: Nepal, United States
related places: West

Bhutanese refugees in Nepal face "severe intimidation" ever since plans to resettle them in the West were announced, a US official says.
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Bhutan refugees in border clash

Wednesday, May 30th 2007, 6:11
related countries: India, Nepal

Thousands of refugees living in Nepal and trying to return to Bhutan face police fire as they cross into India.
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Bhutanese king steps down early

Friday, December 15th 2006, 17:20

King Wangchuk of the tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan abdicates earlier than planned to make way for his son.
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Bhutan hit by strong earthquake – Bhutanese king steps down earlyBhutanese refugees start new life – Quake rescue teams scour BhutanUN seeks to help Nepal refugees – US congratulates Bhutan on vote