IN THE WORLD THAILAND A Buddhist abbot linked with dubious donations was saved from the hands of investigators when his followers blocked the authorities from searching the temple premises. Officers from the Department of Special Investigation had to call off the June 16 (2016) operation at Wat Phra Dhammakaya after finding thousands of white-robed followers sitting on the roads inside the temple. Even though the temple had agreed to cooperate with the investigators, the followers refused to budge. The attempted raid was the latest effort by the authorities to get to Phra Dhammachayo, 72, who is accused of accepting money stolen from a credit union but has yet to appear to hear his charges. As justification for their actions, the followers said the abbot is suffering from many illnesses, which could be fatal if he moves too much. The devotees also agreed that the abbot should turn himself in, but only when …show more content…
Mrs Jo Cox, 41, a lawmaker for the opposition Labour Party and a vocal advocate for Britain remaining in the EU, was shot and stabbed while preparing to meet constituents in northern England. A 52-year-old man, Thomas Mair, was arrested and charged with the murder of the MP. Mair was described by family members as having a history of mental illness, with links to a neo-Nazi organisation. The motive for the attack remained unclear, but according to witnesses, the attacker shouted “Britain first”, the name of a right-wing nationalist group. Rival referendum campaign groups suspended activities because of the attack, and Britain’s flag flew at half-mast over the Houses of Parliament. Supporters of Britain staying in the EU cited the economic benefits of existing trade deals, while the opposing camp said the EU imposes too many restrictions on business, and results in too many immigrants entering