Protesters defy state of emergency in Bangkok

Defiant anti-government demonstrators dared Thailand's government Thursday to break up their escalating protests, vowing to stage a mass rally in the capital despite a state of emergency that empowers the military to move against large gatherings.

The country's beleaguered prime minister declared the emergency Wednesday night after protesters briefly broke into parliament, capping weeks of protests that have paralyzed the government and cost businesses tens of millions of dollars. (AP)