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Jan 7, 2018
Kushner family business got $30M investment from Israeli firm prior to Trump's state visit: report | TheHill
Kushner family business got $30M investment from Israeli firm prior to Trump's state visit: report | TheHill: Jared Kushner’s family’s business received a $30 million investment from a major Israeli financial institution shortly before Kushner traveled to the country as part of President Trump’s state visit to Israel in May,
Trump starting workday later to spend more time watching TV and tweeting: report | TheHill
Trump starting workday later to spend more time watching TV and tweeting: report | TheHill: President Trump is starting his official workday later and spending more time in the mornings watching TV and tweeting,
In China, facial recognition is sharp end of big data drive for total surveillance - The Washington Post
In China, facial recognition is sharp end of big data drive for total surveillance - The Washington Post: Facial recognition is the new hot tech topic in China. Banks, airports, hotels and even public toilets are all trying to verify people’s identities by analyzing their faces. But the police and security state have been the most enthusiastic about embracing this new technology.
MNLF, MILF form alliance vs ISIS-inspired groups | Malaya Business Insight
MNLF, MILF form alliance vs ISIS-inspired groups | Malaya Business Insight: PALIMBANG, Sultan Kudarat. – Two major Islamic groups which have signed peace agreements with government -- the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) -- agreed here on Saturday on a joint action against ISIS-inspired militant groups reportedly operating in the Central Mindanao region.
Clan wars testing Duterte martial law | Inquirer News
Clan wars testing Duterte martial law | Inquirer News: ILIGAN CITY — A clan war that had wounded four people in a Lanao del Sur town is testing President Rodrigo Duterte’s martial law in Mindanao, which supposedly bans carrying of firearms except for law enforcers on duty.
Robredo: ‘No-el’ scenario self-serving | Inquirer News
Robredo: ‘No-el’ scenario self-serving | Inquirer News: “Where’s the democracy in that?‘ Vice President Leni Robredo raised this question on Sunday as she opposed the “no-election (No-el)” scenario in 2019 being floated by leaders of Congress to pave the way for a shift to a federal form of government.
Upko man amused by Pakatan’s choice of 93-year-old for top job - Nation | The Star Online
Upko man amused by Pakatan’s choice of 93-year-old for top job - Nation | The Star Online: KOTA KINABALU: It is Pakatan Harapan's right to name whoever they want as their Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister candidates.
PPBM to be Pakatan’s spearhead in peninsula | Malaysia | Malay Mail Online
PPBM to be Pakatan’s spearhead in peninsula | Malaysia | Malay Mail Online: SHAH ALAM, Jan 7 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) will contest the most federal seats in West Malaysia among Pakatan Harapan parties for the 14th general election, the coalition | Malaysia | Malay Mail Online
There will be political instability with Dr M as PM, says Khairy | Malaysia | Malay Mail Online
There will be political instability with Dr M as PM, says Khairy | Malaysia | Malay Mail Online: JELEBU, Jan 7 — The choice of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as prime minister by the opposition pact if it wins the upcoming general election will only trigger political instability, said Barisan | Malaysia | Malay Mail Online
MARUAH on Keppel corruption case « Media « Snippets « TR EMERITUS
MARUAH on Keppel corruption case « Media « Snippets « TR EMERITUS: We refer to the TODAY article (Keppel O&M corruption case a black eye for Singapore Inc., 27 Dec 2017) and wish to highlight the negative effects of Keppel…
Succession Planning Called Into Question | The Independent
Succession Planning Called Into Question | The Independent: Singapore's only independent media company. We provide timely uptodate stories on the web & mobile.
The last tattooed women of Myanmar | Daily Mail Online
The last tattooed women of Myanmar | Daily Mail Online: Photographer Dan O'Donnell pictured the last surviving women of Myanmar's Chin tribe to have their faces heavily tattooed in a bid to ward off abduction.
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