US urges restraint in Thailand amid mass protests

The United States on Tuesday urged all sides in Thailand to show restraint and refrain from violence as the US ally imposed emergency rule to tackle mass protests.
Washington condemned violence and called for an investigation into incidents including grenade attacks that killed one person and injured dozens more.
"We urge all sides to refrain from violence, exercise restraint, and respect the rule of law," State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said in a statement.
"We encourage all involved to commit to sincere dialogue to resolve political differences peacefully and democratically."