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Protests as new Thai PM elected

There have been violent scenes outside Thailand's parliament, as opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva was confirmed as the new PM.

The previous prime minister, Somchai Wongsawat, was forced to resign after a court ruling earlier this month.

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