Despite vow to end ‘catch and release,’ Trump has freed 100,000 who illegally crossed the border - The Washington Post

Despite vow to end ‘catch and release,’ Trump has freed 100,000 who illegally crossed the border - The Washington Post: Administration officials blame legal “loopholes,” while immigrant advocates say locking everyone up is inhumane and unnecessary.

Surge in homeless deaths linked to opioids, extreme weather, soaring housing cost - The Washington Post

Surge in homeless deaths linked to opioids, extreme weather, soaring housing cost - The Washington Post: From big coastal cities to small midwestern towns, a spike in homeless deaths reflects an array of elevated risks.

In Congress, both critics and supporters of Syria strike call for clearer strategy - The Washington Post

In Congress, both critics and supporters of Syria strike call for clearer strategy - The Washington Post: Leaders sharply divided over whether the strikes were legal, a debate that is likely to resurface when senators tackle a new AUMF later this month.

Damascus defiant as U.S. strikes prove more limited than feared - The Washington Post

Damascus defiant as U.S. strikes prove more limited than feared - The Washington Post: Pro-government civilians and soldiers demonstrated in Damascus on Saturday, waving Syrian flags and dancing amid relief that the impact of the strikes had been less severe than many expected.

Syria: Nikki Haley warns U.S. forces 'locked and loaded' if Assad stages another chemical attack - The Washington Post

Syria: Nikki Haley warns U.S. forces 'locked and loaded' if Assad stages another chemical attack - The Washington Post: A senior Pentagon official told reporters that the Syrian government still retained a “residual” chemical capability after the attack.

Singapore to test facial recognition on lampposts, stoking privacy fears

Singapore to test facial recognition on lampposts, stoking privacy fears: In the not too distant future, surveillance cameras sitting atop over 100,000 lampposts in Singapore could help authorities pick out and recognize faces in crowds across the island-state.

Malaysia declares May 9 election day a holiday after outcry - The Washington Post

Malaysia declares May 9 election day a holiday after outcry - The Washington Post: The Malaysian prime minister on Wednesday declared voting day on May 9 a public holiday after a decision to hold elections on a workday triggered complaints that it would deter mainly opposition supporters.

Malaysia's election on a Wednesday favours PM, opposition says

Malaysia's election on a Wednesday favours PM, opposition says: Malaysia's decision to hold a midweek general election will discourage millions of citizens living abroad from voting, which could favour Prime Minister Najib Razak in a close contest, civil rights groups and opposition lawmakers said on Friday.

Malaysia's Mahathir warns 'monster' PM will cheat to win polls

Malaysia's Mahathir warns 'monster' PM will cheat to win polls: Mahathir, who led Malaysia for over two decades, has been spurred out of retirement aged 92 to take on Najib Razak by allegations the premier was involved in an audacious scheme to plunder state fund

Indonesia set for repeat contest in 2019 presidential poll

Indonesia set for repeat contest in 2019 presidential poll: Former Indonesian general Prabowo Subianto has accepted the endorsement of the main opposition party to stand as a candidate in a presidential election next year, setting the stage for a rematch with President Joko Widodo.

Indonesia's Aceh to take caning indoors after backlash - ABC News

Indonesia's Aceh to take caning indoors after backlash - ABC News: Get breaking national and world news, broadcast video coverage, and exclusive interviews. Find the top news online at ABC news.

Is this the future face of Indonesian politics? | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post

Is this the future face of Indonesian politics? | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post: Emil, the 33-year-old regent of Trenggalek, is running for a deputy governor post in East Java after making his way up the ranks off the beaten path of Jakarta

Ex-Ambassador To Vietnam Quit Because Trump Planned To Deport More Refugees | HuffPost

Ex-Ambassador To Vietnam Quit Because Trump Planned To Deport More Refugees | HuffPost: Ted Osius revealed why he quit in October: "There was an ethical line that I could not cross."

Myanmar says 'seriously concerned' over war crimes prosecutor move on Rohingya jurisdiction

Myanmar says 'seriously concerned' over war crimes prosecutor move on Rohingya jurisdiction: The government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi expressed "serious concern" on Friday over a move by the International Criminal Court prosecutor seeking jurisdiction over alleged deportations of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar to Bangladesh.

Visit New Places Every Day in Your Browser with This Google Earth Extension

Visit New Places Every Day in Your Browser with This Google Earth Extension: Not every Chrome or Firefox extension you use has to be one-hundred-percent dedicated to productivity or utility. Sometimes, it’s just nice to look at something pretty. And in the case of Earth View from Google Earth (Chrome, Firefox), I don’t really care if it eats up my browser’s memory or otherwise impacts its performance in any way. It makes me happy, and it’ll make you happy too—exactly why this is our Extension of the Week.

Most Americans don't know Instagram is owned by Facebook ― and that's no accident - CBS News

Most Americans don't know Instagram is owned by Facebook ― and that's no accident - CBS News: Facebook has been sharply criticized for its privacy policies, but Instagram has largely avoided controversy

AI is an excuse for Facebook to keep messing up - The Verge

AI is an excuse for Facebook to keep messing up - The Verge: Mark Zuckerberg’s repeated invocation of artificial intelligence in the Facebook privacy congressional hearings is a dodge, as AI is not a solution for shortsightedness and lack of transparency.

The Guardian view on Facebook: time to tame the surveillance economy | Editorial | Opinion | The Guardian

The Guardian view on Facebook: time to tame the surveillance economy | Editorial | Opinion | The Guardian: Editorial: Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony to Congress told us little new, but his evasions showed that he knows which questions go to the heart of his business

Fact-checking Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony on Facebook and data collection - The Washington Post

Fact-checking Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony on Facebook and data collection - The Washington Post: Facebook's Zuckerberg gave several spotty answers to questions about the company's data collection practices.

Facebook, Generator of Envy and Dread - The New York Times

Facebook, Generator of Envy and Dread - The New York Times: The site is under fire for privacy violations, but worse is the sense of terror it evokes, as a catalog of misery both intimate and distanced.

Zuckerberg's testimony raises new questions about Facebook's lobbying practices

Zuckerberg's testimony raises new questions about Facebook's lobbying practices: Mark Zuckerberg spoke positively about the prospect of some government regulation, raising questions about Facebook's lobbying efforts.

Signs of struggles on big cases as Supreme Court pace slackens - AOL News

Signs of struggles on big cases as Supreme Court pace slackens - AOL News: With five conservatives and four liberals, the court is ideologically divided, meaning common ground may be difficult to find.

Pompeo may fall short of majority support on Senate panel - CNNPolitics

Pompeo may fall short of majority support on Senate panel - CNNPolitics: Two key Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee are signaling they won't back CIA Director Mike Pompeo for secretary of state, a sign that his nomination as the top US diplomat is likely to face a rebuke by falling short of a majority on the panel.

Thailand 'not free' since coup | Bangkok Post: news

Thailand 'not free' since coup | Bangkok Post: news: Latest news, politics, business and sport from Thailand and Asean, plus features, opinion and multimedia from across Southeast Asia.

Democrats’ Chances Of Winning The Senate Are Looking Stronger | FiveThirtyEight

Democrats’ Chances Of Winning The Senate Are Looking Stronger | FiveThirtyEight: Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly polling roundup. Poll of the week For some time, the conventional wisdom (and I largely agree with it) around the upcoming m…

E. Coli Linked to Chopped Romaine Lettuce Infects People in 11 States - The New York Times

E. Coli Linked to Chopped Romaine Lettuce Infects People in 11 States - The New York Times: No one has died in the outbreak, though 35 have been infected, including three people who have developed a type of kidney failure, officials say.

Here’s everything you need to remove from your Facebook profile IMMEDIATELY - Thai Tech by Thaivisa.com

Here’s everything you need to remove from your Facebook profile IMMEDIATELY - Thai Tech by Thaivisa.com: If you want to have more control over your profile and help protect your privacy, here are some things you might want to remove from your Facebook profile.

A suspect tried to blend in with 60,000 concertgoers. China's facial-recognition cameras caught him. - The Washington Post

A suspect tried to blend in with 60,000 concertgoers. China's facial-recognition cameras caught him. - The Washington Post: The man's unlikely capture became the latest example of China's growing use of facial recognition technology.

Donald Trump is not a very good global economic chess player - CNNPolitics

Donald Trump is not a very good global economic chess player - CNNPolitics: You can argue about what exactly was the most incredible news out of the White House this week: The possible use of the American military in Syria, the raiding of the President's private attorney by the FBI, Trump's "slime ball" comeback at the memoir of the scorned former FBI director -- all would be contenders.

Most Chemical Attacks in Syria Get Little Attention. Here Are 34 Confirmed Cases. - The New York Times

Most Chemical Attacks in Syria Get Little Attention. Here Are 34 Confirmed Cases. - The New York Times: A suspected chemical attack this month would be the latest in a long string of confirmed chemical attacks conducted by the Syrian government since 2013.