Jan 7, 2018

Explainer: Two Reuters journalists due to make second Myanmar court appearance

Explainer: Two Reuters journalists due to make second Myanmar court appearance: Myanmar has accused Reuters reporters Wa Lone, 31, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 27, of breaching the country's Official Secrets Act, a little-used law from colonial rule.

Head of new crisis panel urges access to Rakhine State- DVB Multimedia Group

Head of new crisis panel urges access to Rakhine State- DVB Multimedia Group

Singapore can be springboard to South-east Asia for Indian businesses: Teo Chee Hean, Singapore News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Singapore can be springboard to South-east Asia for Indian businesses: Teo Chee Hean, Singapore News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: SINGAPORE - Singapore is in a unique position to facilitate even closer ties between Asean and India, said Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean on Sunday (Jan 7), as he made a vigorous pitch on the opportunities available for Indian businesses which set up shop in Singapore.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Malaysia's jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to be released on June 8, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Malaysia's jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to be released on June 8, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: KAJANG - Malaysia's jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim will be released from prison on June 8, two days ahead of schedule, the Prisons Department director-general said on Sunday (Jan 7).. Read more at straitstimes.com.

With Singapore in the hot seat, the stakes are high for Asean | South China Morning Post

With Singapore in the hot seat, the stakes are high for Asean | South China Morning Post: City state faces daunting challenges but it’s in a unique position to steer region towards greater cooperation

‘Humanitarian crisis’ for migrant mothers in Hong Kong, local NGO claims | South China Morning Post

‘Humanitarian crisis’ for migrant mothers in Hong Kong, local NGO claims | South China Morning Post: Charitable group last year helped twice the number of people it served five years ago and reports issues such as lost jobs, legal complexities and lack of health support

Ex-leader of Hong Kong Christian Council slams Beijing for reviving ‘autocracy’ | South China Morning Post

Ex-leader of Hong Kong Christian Council slams Beijing for reviving ‘autocracy’ | South China Morning Post: In rare move, head of influential religious body laments gradual ‘devouring’ of two systems by one country principle

What the pictures in Xi Jinping’s office reveal about his feelings towards Hong Kong | South China Morning Post

What the pictures in Xi Jinping’s office reveal about his feelings towards Hong Kong | South China Morning Post: Chinese leader seems to place emphasis on city’s younger generation and acknowledges importance of its police force

Will Facebook Sacrifice Billions in Revenue to Save Its Users? | Fox Business

Will Facebook Sacrifice Billions in Revenue to Save Its Users? | Fox Business: When scientists started linking cigarettes to cancer, the tobacco industry silenced them -- only acknowledging the extent of the truth decades later, under legal duress.

Kushner’s Financial Ties to Israel Deepen Even With Mideast Diplomatic Role - The New York Times

Kushner’s Financial Ties to Israel Deepen Even With Mideast Diplomatic Role - The New York Times: An Israeli insurance company’s previously undisclosed $30 million investment in Jared Kushner’s family company could fuel the perception of conflicts of interest.

White House adviser Stephen Miller calls Bannon an ‘angry, vindictive person’ over comments in Wolff book - The Washington Post

White House adviser Stephen Miller calls Bannon an ‘angry, vindictive person’ over comments in Wolff book - The Washington Post: The White House continued its efforts to try to discredit a new book that paints Trump as unfit for office.

20 groups that advocate boycotting Israel will now be denied entry - The Washington Post

20 groups that advocate boycotting Israel will now be denied entry - The Washington Post: In recent years, Israel has ramped up efforts against what it views as delegitimization efforts.

Most adults live in wireless-only households — and where that varies is important - The Washington Post

Most adults live in wireless-only households — and where that varies is important - The Washington Post: It's a lot more expensive to poll poorer Americans.

Air travel: What to expect in 2018 - The Washington Post

Air travel: What to expect in 2018 - The Washington Post: The leash is off for the major carriers, and they’ll be out to bite you like never before. But you can make next year’s vacation (relatively) free of surprises and headaches.

Air travel: What to expect in 2018 - The Washington Post

Air travel: What to expect in 2018 - The Washington Post: The leash is off for the major carriers, and they’ll be out to bite you like never before. But you can make next year’s vacation (relatively) free of surprises and headaches.