Jan 7, 2018
In Latin America, John Kelly trained for a job serving Trump - The Washington Post
In Latin America, John Kelly trained for a job serving Trump - The Washington Post: Kelly’s final military assignment bridged his late-career transformation from four-star general to field marshal of the White House.
CES 2018: Google arrives to battle Alexa and Siri - The Washington Post
CES 2018: Google arrives to battle Alexa and Siri - The Washington Post: LAS VEGAS — More than 3,900 companies are on hand to show off their latest technologies at CES this week, but there’s one giant name that stands out from the pack: Google. This is the first time in several years that the Mountain View, Calif. titan has had a big, stand-alone booth at the show […]
Jan 6, 2018
Military tension forced over 1,000 residents fleeing to Kyaukme | Burma News International
Military tension forced over 1,000 residents fleeing to Kyaukme | Burma News International: Over 1,000 local residents are taking refuge in Kyaukme in northern Shan State due to concerns over the clashes between the Tatmadaw and an ethnic armed group, according to Kyaukme Zewita Social Assistance Association’s chairman U Tin Maung Thein.
Eleven Saudi princes detained after protesting about loss of perks | World news | The Guardian
Eleven Saudi princes detained after protesting about loss of perks | World news | The Guardian: Princes awaiting trial after objecting to decision to stop state payments for their utility bills in attempt to reduce deficit
Language politics: Hindi at the UN?
Language politics: Hindi at the UN?: TheTribune: Earlier in the week, a benign exchange between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Shashi Tharoor was witnessed in the Lok Sabha.
Facebook to bring Instagram stories to WhatsApp | The Drum
Facebook to bring Instagram stories to WhatsApp | The Drum: Facebook is to test Instagram Stories on WhatsApp in the latest attempt to combat social media rival Snapchat.
Goodbye, Facebook: Paolo Duterte continues retreat into shadows | Inquirer News
Goodbye, Facebook: Paolo Duterte continues retreat into shadows | Inquirer News: DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte’s eldest child continued his retreat into private life, taking down a Facebook account that sources said belonged to Paolo Duterte the vice mayor, not Paolo Duterte the private person.
The last 2 detainees serving time at the President's pleasure, Courts & Crime News & Top Stories - The Straits Times
The last 2 detainees serving time at the President's pleasure, Courts & Crime News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: The teen hired by Anthony Ler to kill his wife in 2001 is now one of only two inmates serving time at the President's pleasure (TPP) after being convicted of a capital offence.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Grassroots bodies need to do more: Tharman, Singapore News & Top Stories - The Straits Times
Grassroots bodies need to do more: Tharman, Singapore News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: Grassroots organisations have to do more ground work to keep society cohesive, and keep alive the heritage they inherit, said Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam yesterday.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Top Indian politician Yadav jailed over corruption scam, South Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times
Top Indian politician Yadav jailed over corruption scam, South Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: NEW DELHI • Key Indian opposition leader Lalu Prasad Yadav was jailed yesterday for 3 1/2 years over his role in a multi-million dollar corruption case.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Thai police to contact British counterparts over Yingluck photo, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times
Thai police to contact British counterparts over Yingluck photo, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: BANGKOK • The police in Thailand plan to contact their counterparts in Britain to seek more information on the whereabouts of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra after the recent appearance of another photograph showing her in London.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Sudden fall of top Viet officials raises questions, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times
Sudden fall of top Viet officials raises questions, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: One was a property developer-cum-intelligence officer who fled Vietnam, only to be deported back to his home country.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
India’s Economic Woes Are Piercing Modi’s Aura of Invulnerability - The New York Times
India’s Economic Woes Are Piercing Modi’s Aura of Invulnerability - The New York Times: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies are being criticized as India’s hot economy cools. But with society so polarized, his Hindu base still appears solid.
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