CARACAS - More than three dozen political prisoners were released between Friday and Saturday, a rights group reported, after US-backed talks between Venezuela's interim government and the opposition.

SATUN: Transport Ministry is assessing the feasibility of seaplane operations on Koh Lipe, focusing on safety and environmental impacts.

PHUKET: Five hotels in the province have been ordered to suspend operations temporarily after authorities found that they failed to obtain licences and meet improvement requirements.

The State Railway of Thailand and Asia Era One, a CP Group company, have agreed that the private firm will keep running the Airport Rail Link for four more months.

SAN SEBASTIAN (SPAIN) - British filmmaker Mike Leigh won the top prize Saturday at the San Sebastian film festival for his latest social drama "Tender Loving Care", expected to be the last by the 83-year-old who is suffering from an illness.