Aug 22, 2013

Excess iron linked to Alzheimer's disease | Al Jazeera America

Excess iron linked to Alzheimer's disease | Al Jazeera America

US to sue Texas over voter registration law | Al Jazeera America

US to sue Texas over voter registration law | Al Jazeera America

Mubarak released from prison, flown to military hospital | Al Jazeera America

Mubarak released from prison, flown to military hospital | Al Jazeera America

As a Democrat, I am disgusted with President Obama | Jeff Jarvis | Comment is free | theguardian.com

As a Democrat, I am disgusted with President Obama | Jeff Jarvis | Comment is free | theguardian.com

David Miranda wins partial court victory over data seized by police | World news | The Guardian

David Miranda wins partial court victory over data seized by police | World news | The Guardian

Female students in Indonesia may be forced to undergo 'virginity tests' | Society | theguardian.com

Female students in Indonesia may be forced to undergo 'virginity tests' | Society | theguardian.com

CIA closes office that declassifies historical materials - latimes.com

CIA closes office that declassifies historical materials - latimes.com

FBI suspected William Vollmann was the Unabomber

FBI suspected William Vollmann was the Unabomber

Syria Chemical Weapons Attack: The Known Knowns and Known Unknowns | TIME.com

Syria Chemical Weapons Attack: The Known Knowns and Known Unknowns | TIME.com

Aug 21, 2013

Facebook Rolls Out Embedded Posts to All Users

Facebook Rolls Out Embedded Posts to All Users

Homecoming for Indonesian diaspora - ANN

Homecoming for Indonesian diaspora - ANN

Defending the monarchy

Defending the monarchy

An informal response to Clive Kessler

An informal response to Clive Kessler

Facebook, Other Tech Giants Launch Push To Sign Up More Internet Users – ReadWrite

Facebook, Other Tech Giants Launch Push To Sign Up More Internet Users – ReadWrite

Official Blog: HandsOn Tech: Helping nonprofits fight poverty and strengthen communities with technology

Official Blog: HandsOn Tech: Helping nonprofits fight poverty and strengthen communities with technology

Japan upgrades Fukushima leak danger level - Asia-Pacific - Al Jazeera English

Japan upgrades Fukushima leak danger level - Asia-Pacific - Al Jazeera English

The Pain Inside - Al Jazeera World - Al Jazeera English

The Pain Inside - Al Jazeera World - Al Jazeera English

Eliminating Dengue - The Cure - Al Jazeera English

Eliminating Dengue - The Cure - Al Jazeera English

'Sending a message': what the US and UK are attempting to do | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free | theguardian.com

'Sending a message': what the US and UK are attempting to do | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free | theguardian.com

Bradley Manning's sentence: 35 years for exposing us to the truth | Birgitta Jónsdóttir | Comment is free | theguardian.com

Bradley Manning's sentence: 35 years for exposing us to the truth | Birgitta Jónsdóttir | Comment is free | theguardian.com

Guantánamo Bay guards withholding food, 9/11 defendant alleges | World news | theguardian.com

Guantánamo Bay guards withholding food, 9/11 defendant alleges | World news | theguardian.com

Dana Milbank: The price Gina Gray paid for whistleblowing - The Washington Post

Dana Milbank: The price Gina Gray paid for whistleblowing - The Washington Post

Al Jazeera America is accurate and responsible — but is that enough? - The Washington Post

Al Jazeera America is accurate and responsible — but is that enough? - The Washington Post

Egypt’s Brotherhood appears at risk of falling apart - The Washington Post

Egypt’s Brotherhood appears at risk of falling apart - The Washington Post

ACLU: FBI Exercising Vast Secret Immigration Powers | Mother Jones

ACLU: FBI Exercising Vast Secret Immigration Powers | Mother Jones

Documents reveal new details about CIA's role in 1953 coup in Iran | Fox News

Documents reveal new details about CIA's role in 1953 coup in Iran | Fox News

The NSA Scans 75% Of The Internet Through Telco Partnerships

The NSA Scans 75% Of The Internet Through Telco Partnerships

Aug 20, 2013

NSA files: why the Guardian in London destroyed hard drives of leaked files | World news | The Guardian

NSA files: why the Guardian in London destroyed hard drives of leaked files | World news | The Guardian

Groklaw legal site shuts over fears of NSA email snooping | World news | The Guardian

Groklaw legal site shuts over fears of NSA email snooping | World news | The Guardian

David Miranda detention: a betrayal of trust and principle | Editorial | Comment is free | The Guardian

David Miranda detention: a betrayal of trust and principle | Editorial | Comment is free | The Guardian

US wants quicker hearings for 9/11 suspects - Americas - Al Jazeera English

US wants quicker hearings for 9/11 suspects - Americas - Al Jazeera English

Nigeria claims Boko Haram chief may be dead | Al Jazeera America

Nigeria claims Boko Haram chief may be dead | Al Jazeera America

Musharraf charged in Bhutto death | Al Jazeera America

Musharraf charged in Bhutto death | Al Jazeera America

Egypt's ElBaradei faces charges for 'betrayal of trust' | Al Jazeera America

Egypt's ElBaradei faces charges for 'betrayal of trust' | Al Jazeera America

Malaria drug overused on Guantanamo Bay prisoners? | Al Jazeera America

Malaria drug overused on Guantanamo Bay prisoners? | Al Jazeera America

Attacks Rise Against Egypt’s Christians - NYTimes.com

Attacks Rise Against Egypt’s Christians - NYTimes.com

Al Jazeera Makes Limited American Debut - NYTimes.com

Al Jazeera Makes Limited American Debut - NYTimes.com

British Newspaper Has Advantages in Battle With Government Over Secrets - NYTimes.com

British Newspaper Has Advantages in Battle With Government Over Secrets - NYTimes.com

Al Jazeera America | Al Jazeera America - Homepage

Al Jazeera America | Al Jazeera America

Homepage.

Al-Jazeera America’s two big challenges

Al-Jazeera America’s two big challenges

When It Comes to Apps, Consumers Have Shorter Attention Spans

When It Comes to Apps, Consumers Have Shorter Attention Spans

Make or Break: Iraq’s Sunnis and the State - International Crisis Group

Make or Break: Iraq’s Sunnis and the State - International Crisis Group

Man Detained over Snowden Documents Taking Legal Action Against Britain

Man Detained over Snowden Documents Taking Legal Action Against Britain

Turkey’s Women Strike Back by Suzy Hansen | NYRblog | The New York Review of Books

Turkey’s Women Strike Back by Suzy Hansen | NYRblog | The New York Review of Books

Exclusive: Courier Led U.S. to Al Qaeda Internet Conference - The Daily Beast

Exclusive: Courier Led U.S. to Al Qaeda Internet Conference - The Daily Beast

How to Start a Farmers Market in Your Living Room - Businessweek

How to Start a Farmers Market in Your Living Room - Businessweek

For Women, Saudi Arabia's New Metro May Mean Greater Mobility - Businessweek

For Women, Saudi Arabia's New Metro May Mean Greater Mobility - Businessweek

India's Economic Woes Spread to Southeast Asia - Businessweek

India's Economic Woes Spread to Southeast Asia - Businessweek

Organised crime in Timor-Leste responsible for rise in violence, says Fundasaun Mahein | East Timor Law and Justice Bulletin

Organised crime in Timor-Leste responsible for rise in violence, says Fundasaun Mahein | East Timor Law and Justice Bulletin

▶ Sara Schonhardt (BSJ '03) discusses freelancing from Asia for NYTimes, Christian Science Monitor - YouTube

▶ Sara Schonhardt (BSJ '03) discusses freelancing from Asia for NYTimes, Christian Science Monitor - YouTube

Public Backs Cutoff of Military Aid to Egypt | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press

Public Backs Cutoff of Military Aid to Egypt | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press

Chinese Workers Trafficked Into Italy’s Garment Factories - The Daily Beast

Chinese Workers Trafficked Into Italy’s Garment Factories - The Daily Beast

Senator: Obama Administration Secretly Suspended Military Aid to Egypt - The Daily Beast

Senator: Obama Administration Secretly Suspended Military Aid to Egypt - The Daily Beast

After decades of indepdence still a long, long way to go | Sara Schonhardt

After decades of indepdence still a long, long way to go | Sara Schonhardt

India prepares to launch program guaranteeing right to food for 800 million, but doubts persist - The Washington Post

India prepares to launch program guaranteeing right to food for 800 million, but doubts persist - The Washington Post

Egypt’s identity crisis - The Washington Post

Egypt’s identity crisis - The Washington Post

Al Jazeera America Promises a More Sober Look at the News - NYTimes.com

Al Jazeera America Promises a More Sober Look at the News - NYTimes.com

Thousands of Syrian refugees pour into Kurdish region of Iraq; aid workers struggle to keep up - The Washington Post

Thousands of Syrian refugees pour into Kurdish region of Iraq; aid workers struggle to keep up - The Washington Post

Snowden journalist: Won’t be silenced by partner’s detention at London’s Heathrow Airport - The Washington Post

Snowden journalist: Won’t be silenced by partner’s detention at London’s Heathrow Airport - The Washington Post

Backing Egypt’s generals, Saudi Arabia promises to fill financial void - The Washington Post

Backing Egypt’s generals, Saudi Arabia promises to fill financial void - The Washington Post

Aug 11, 2013

Prabowo denies asking for SBY’S support | The Jakarta Post

Prabowo denies asking for SBY’S support | The Jakarta Post

Turkey to withdraw UN forces from Lebanon - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

Turkey to withdraw UN forces from Lebanon - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

LinkedIn connects big data, human resources - The Washington Post

LinkedIn connects big data, human resources - The Washington Post

Behind Malaysia’s brain drain, surprise! Real people

Behind Malaysia’s brain drain, surprise! Real people

Al-Qaeda claims deadly Eid attacks in Iraq - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

Al-Qaeda claims deadly Eid attacks in Iraq - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

Indonesia: A delicate succession - FT.com

Indonesia: A delicate succession - FT.com

'Liking' political rumours on FB a crime | The Jakarta Post

'Liking' political rumours on FB a crime | The Jakarta Post

Densus 88 nabs two alleged terrorists in Yogyakarta | The Jakarta Post

Densus 88 nabs two alleged terrorists in Yogyakarta | The Jakarta Post

Meet my hubby from China | The Jakarta Post

Meet my hubby from China | The Jakarta Post

Karpal to Lee: Put your own house in order first - Nation | The Star Online

Karpal to Lee: Put your own house in order first - Nation | The Star Online

RoS should not act arbitrarily but should give reasons why not satisfied with DAP CEC elections as DAP is prepared to have public inquiry to rebut all lies and false allegations « Lim Kit Siang

RoS should not act arbitrarily but should give reasons why not satisfied with DAP CEC elections as DAP is prepared to have public inquiry to rebut all lies and false allegations « Lim Kit Siang

M’sia DAP on LKY: He is out of touch stuck in the 60s « Snippets « TR EMERITUS

M’sia DAP on LKY: He is out of touch stuck in the 60s « Snippets « TR EMERITUS

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood rejects al-Azhar reconciliation plans - Alarabiya.net English | Front Page

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood rejects al-Azhar reconciliation plans - Alarabiya.net English | Front Page

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood goes underground, hides command structure in Gaza

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood goes underground, hides command structure in Gaza

CAIRO: U.S. embassies in Muslim world reopen amid still-murky threats - World Wires - MiamiHerald.com

CAIRO: U.S. embassies in Muslim world reopen amid still-murky threats - World Wires - MiamiHerald.com

Is a free Kurdistan, and a new Israeli ally, upon us? | The Times of Israel

Is a free Kurdistan, and a new Israeli ally, upon us? | The Times of Israel

BBC News - Syria refugees swell Christian community in Turkey

BBC News - Syria refugees swell Christian community in Turkey

Turkey's economy is thriving in a dangerous neighbourhood | Jeffrey Sachs | Business | theguardian.com

Turkey's economy is thriving in a dangerous neighbourhood | Jeffrey Sachs | Business | theguardian.com

Will Turkey return to policy of zero problems with neighbors? - Tehran Times

Will Turkey return to policy of zero problems with neighbors? - Tehran Times

Kentucky Senate race spending could top $100 million - The Washington Post

Kentucky Senate race spending could top $100 million - The Washington Post

Darfur battles rage as scores reported killed - Africa - Al Jazeera English

Darfur battles rage as scores reported killed - Africa - Al Jazeera English

Sri Lanka Buddhists attack Colombo mosque - Central & South Asia - Al Jazeera English

Sri Lanka Buddhists attack Colombo mosque - Central & South Asia - Al Jazeera English

Assange hails Obama spy scheme reform - Americas - Al Jazeera English

Assange hails Obama spy scheme reform - Americas - Al Jazeera English

Australian election rivals face off in debate - Asia-Pacific - Al Jazeera English

Australian election rivals face off in debate - Asia-Pacific - Al Jazeera English

Militant group in Sinai accuses Israel of deadly drone strike - The Washington Post

Militant group in Sinai accuses Israel of deadly drone strike - The Washington Post

Wave of bombings in Iraq during holiday kills 69 - The Washington Post

Wave of bombings in Iraq during holiday kills 69 - The Washington Post

With lure of religion classes, Iran seeks to recruit Latin Americans - The Washington Post

With lure of religion classes, Iran seeks to recruit Latin Americans - The Washington Post

For Bezos, The Post represents new frontier - The Washington Post

For Bezos, The Post represents new frontier - The Washington Post

Lawmakers say obstacles limited oversight of NSA’s telephone surveillance program - The Washington Post

Lawmakers say obstacles limited oversight of NSA’s telephone surveillance program - The Washington Post

With eye on 2016, Hillary Rodham Clinton spreads theme of women breaking barriers - The Washington Post

With eye on 2016, Hillary Rodham Clinton spreads theme of women breaking barriers - The Washington Post

Israeli Housing Plan Adds to Tensions Ahead of Talks - NYTimes.com

Israeli Housing Plan Adds to Tensions Ahead of Talks - NYTimes.com

Snowden’s Father Says He Will Visit Son in Russia - NYTimes.com

Snowden’s Father Says He Will Visit Son in Russia - NYTimes.com

Aug 9, 2013

US lawmaker compares Edward Snowden with Mahatma Gandhi - Times Of India

US lawmaker compares Edward Snowden with Mahatma Gandhi - Times Of India

Edward Snowden of banking: Hervé Falciani can name 1.3 lakh Swiss bank account holders - The Economic Times

Edward Snowden of banking: Hervé Falciani can name 1.3 lakh Swiss bank account holders - The Economic Times

Russia: Mass Detention of Migrants | Human Rights Watch

Russia: Mass Detention of Migrants | Human Rights Watch

Man Gets 30 Years In Prison For Plotting To Blow Up New York’s Federal Reserve

Man Gets 30 Years In Prison For Plotting To Blow Up New York’s Federal Reserve

Turkey’s Secret ‘Ancestry Codes’ Track Non-Muslim Minorities - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East

Turkey’s Secret ‘Ancestry Codes’ Track Non-Muslim Minorities - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East

JK warns forced conversion of Sampang Shiites unconstitutional | The Jakarta Post

JK warns forced conversion of Sampang Shiites unconstitutional | The Jakarta Post

Indonesia bans UAE ‘trafficking agencies’ - The National

Indonesia bans UAE ‘trafficking agencies’ - The National

Minneapolis Lao-American fights human trafficking in Laos | MinnPost

Minneapolis Lao-American fights human trafficking in Laos | MinnPost

Editorial Hints at Beijing’s Recognition of Cambodian Opposition | The Cambodia Daily

Editorial Hints at Beijing’s Recognition of Cambodian Opposition | The Cambodia Daily

Cambodian election committee postpones release of final poll results amid fears of violence | Fox News

Cambodian election committee postpones release of final poll results amid fears of violence | Fox News

CPP, CNRP discuss joint election probe, National, Phnom Penh Post

CPP, CNRP discuss joint election probe, National, Phnom Penh Post

Asian cities rank among world’s friendliest | Asia Travel Guides, Reviews, Diary, News | Travel Wire Asia

Asian cities rank among world’s friendliest | Asia Travel Guides, Reviews, Diary, News | Travel Wire Asia

Talking and killing in southern Thailand

Talking and killing in southern Thailand

Philippine rebels said to be harbouring foreign terrorists - ANN

Philippine rebels said to be harbouring foreign terrorists - ANN

S'pore govt to play bigger role in building fair and just society - ANN

S'pore govt to play bigger role in building fair and just society - ANN

Rebels in Thai south abandon peace talks - ANN

Rebels in Thai south abandon peace talks - ANN

M'sia's ex-PM Badawi hits out at predecessor Mahathir in latest book - ANN

M'sia's ex-PM Badawi hits out at predecessor Mahathir in latest book - ANN

Thai Lawmakers Give Initial OK to Amnesty Bill | The Irrawaddy Magazine

Thai Lawmakers Give Initial OK to Amnesty Bill | The Irrawaddy Magazine

E-book sales are leveling off. Here’s why.

E-book sales are leveling off. Here’s why.

Departure of GOP operatives could imperil debt-limit talks - The Washington Post

Departure of GOP operatives could imperil debt-limit talks - The Washington Post

Al-Qaeda’s Yemen branch eyes a new haven - The Washington Post

Al-Qaeda’s Yemen branch eyes a new haven - The Washington Post

Ethiopia: Prospects for Peace in Ogaden - International Crisis Group

Ethiopia: Prospects for Peace in Ogaden - International Crisis Group

Marching in Circles: Egypt’s Dangerous Second Transition - International Crisis Group

Marching in Circles: Egypt’s Dangerous Second Transition - International Crisis Group

U.S. Pulls Staff From Pakistan Consulate as Violence Continues - NYTimes.com

U.S. Pulls Staff From Pakistan Consulate as Violence Continues - NYTimes.com

NSA cites case as success of phone data-collection program - The Washington Post

NSA cites case as success of phone data-collection program - The Washington Post

Another e-mail service shuts down over government spying concerns

Another e-mail service shuts down over government spying concerns

Aug 8, 2013

To Trap a Dictator – Chad’s Hissène Habré | Human Rights Watch

To Trap a Dictator – Chad’s Hissène Habré | Human Rights Watch

Two Held in Saudi Arabia on Suspicion of Planning Attacks

Two Held in Saudi Arabia on Suspicion of Planning Attacks

Rights Group: Wave of Political Assassinations Paralyzes Libya

Rights Group: Wave of Political Assassinations Paralyzes Libya

Malians Call for Criminalization of Slavery

Malians Call for Criminalization of Slavery

Horn of Africa Migrants Continue to Take Risks for a Better Life

Horn of Africa Migrants Continue to Take Risks for a Better Life

NSA May Be Snooping On Most Emails That Cross U.S. Border | TPMMuckraker

NSA May Be Snooping On Most Emails That Cross U.S. Border | TPMMuckraker

allAfrica.com: East Africa: Polio Outbreak in Somalia Threatens East African Region (Page 1 of 2)

allAfrica.com: East Africa: Polio Outbreak in Somalia Threatens East African Region (Page 1 of 2)

IRIN Africa | Curbing deadly bovine disease faces hurdles in Sahel | Burkina Faso | Gambia | Mali | Niger | Senegal | Chad | Food Security | Migration | Sahel Crisis

IRIN Africa | Curbing deadly bovine disease faces hurdles in Sahel | Burkina Faso | Gambia | Mali | Niger | Senegal | Chad | Food Security | Migration | Sahel Crisis

Nation under threat, or just Umno? | Hornbill Unleashed

Nation under threat, or just Umno? | Hornbill Unleashed

'Washington Post' sale a sign of newspapers' future, not death | The Jakarta Post

'Washington Post' sale a sign of newspapers' future, not death | The Jakarta Post

Ending Indonesia's forest fires

Ending Indonesia's forest fires

The Great Southeast Asian Land Grab | Sahrika

The Great Southeast Asian Land Grab | Sahrika

Armed units deployed, National, Phnom Penh Post

Armed units deployed, National, Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia: A humbled Hun Sen?

Cambodia: A humbled Hun Sen?

Gun laws in Thailand strict, but many own the firearms - ANN

Gun laws in Thailand strict, but many own the firearms - ANN

Stiff penalties for unlawful gun possession in S'pore - ANN

Stiff penalties for unlawful gun possession in S'pore - ANN

Reconciliation slow train's next stop: nowhere - ANN

Reconciliation slow train's next stop: nowhere - ANN

Guns tough to get in M'sia - but not in the black market - ANN

Guns tough to get in M'sia - but not in the black market - ANN

Keeping out illegal guns a challenge for Indonesia - ANN

Keeping out illegal guns a challenge for Indonesia - ANN

S'poreans rent farm plots to grow greens - ANN

S'poreans rent farm plots to grow greens - ANN

Gun culture is deeply-rooted in the Philippines - ANN

Gun culture is deeply-rooted in the Philippines - ANN

1M'sia campaign may be unrealistic, says Lee Kuan Yew - ANN

1M'sia campaign may be unrealistic, says Lee Kuan Yew - ANN

BBC News - China media: Snowden saga

BBC News - China media: Snowden saga

The Best Photo-Sharing Services The Web Has To Offer – ReadWrite

The Best Photo-Sharing Services The Web Has To Offer – ReadWrite

Bit.ly Now Lets You Express Feelings About Links You Share

Bit.ly Now Lets You Express Feelings About Links You Share