What the Fastest Growth in the U.S. Means for Idaho Politics - The New York Times

What the Fastest Growth in the U.S. Means for Idaho Politics - The New York Times: These are heady times for Boise, with an influx of newcomers, a spike in home prices and a jolt of jobs. But how will that change the politics in a conservative rural state?

China’s Last Cave Dwellers Fight to Keep Their Underground Homes - The New York Times

China’s Last Cave Dwellers Fight to Keep Their Underground Homes - The New York Times: Officials have told them to leave, and offered them modern homes, but the residents of Zhong cave in remote southwestern China are determined to stay.

In Iraq Election, Voters Freed From War Focus on Daily Struggles - The New York Times

In Iraq Election, Voters Freed From War Focus on Daily Struggles - The New York Times: In Iraq’s first election since the defeat of the Islamic State, voters considered bread-and-butter issues like corruption and unemployment, rather than security, as their chief concerns.

Israel Feels Pride but Senses Peril as U.S. Moves Embassy - The New York Times

Israel Feels Pride but Senses Peril as U.S. Moves Embassy - The New York Times: On the eve of its 70th anniversary, Israel is torn by forces within and without. For all the successes, one historian said, “the future is very bleak.”

With Demise of Nuclear Deal, Iran’s Foes See an Opportunity. Others See Risk of War. - The New York Times

With Demise of Nuclear Deal, Iran’s Foes See an Opportunity. Others See Risk of War. - The New York Times: Iran has proved adept at exploiting upheavals in the Middle East to deter enemies and spread its influence. Now President Trump and American allies in the region want to turn back the clock.

Jerusalem welcomes the new U.S. Embassy as Palestinians decry ‘hostile’ move - The Washington Post

Jerusalem welcomes the new U.S. Embassy as Palestinians decry ‘hostile’ move - The Washington Post: President Trump, in a video message, pledged support for Middle East peace efforts but did not offer any new outreach to Palestinians.

Trump’s decision to blow up the Iran deal is a massive attack on Europe - The Washington Post

Trump’s decision to blow up the Iran deal is a massive attack on Europe - The Washington Post: Europe's sovereignty is under assault from the White House.

America after Trump - The Washington Post

America after Trump - The Washington Post: Don’t believe the skeptics: The left has new ideas for the economy, including getting jobs to those who need them the most.

Dispute among Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar rooted in royal rivalries and jealousies - The Washington Post

Dispute among Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar rooted in royal rivalries and jealousies - The Washington Post: A long history of rivalry between the ruling families of the Arabian peninsula thwarts U.S. efforts to forge a united front in the region.

California’s defiance of immigration law creates stark divides - The Washington Post

California’s defiance of immigration law creates stark divides - The Washington Post: The state is at odds with the federal government, leaving undocumented immigrants and police agencies caught in between.

Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr takes surprise lead in Iraq’s election as prime minister falters - The Washington Post

Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr takes surprise lead in Iraq’s election as prime minister falters - The Washington Post: Fewer than 45 percent of eligible voters cast ballots, despite predictions that the recent defeat of the Islamic State would lead to a surge in participation.

Indonesia Family, With Children in Tow, Carries Out Suicide Bombings at 3 Churches - The New York Times

Indonesia Family, With Children in Tow, Carries Out Suicide Bombings at 3 Churches - The New York Times: The police said a couple led four youths, ages 18 to 9, in setting off explosions that killed at least seven people. The Islamic State claimed responsibility.

East Timor hero Gusmao unseats government in election - Nikkei Asian Review

East Timor hero Gusmao unseats government in election - Nikkei Asian Review: DILI -- A three-party alliance led by Timorese independence hero Xanana Gusmao ousted the short-lived Fretilin minority government in East Timor'

East Timor opposition set to take power after violence-hit campaign

East Timor opposition set to take power after violence-hit campaign: East Timor's opposition coalition is set to take power as it squeaked across the line with an absolute majority, preliminary election results showed Sunday, after a fractious campaign marred by violence and mud-slinging.

Biography | Bridget Welsh

Biography | Bridget Welsh

Foreign Workers Under Fire Ahead of Indonesian Presidential Election | The Diplomat

Foreign Workers Under Fire Ahead of Indonesian Presidential Election | The Diplomat: Employing foreigners is a topic that divides the nation, making it the perfect campaign issue.

Malaysia’s New Political Tsunami | The Diplomat

Malaysia’s New Political Tsunami | The Diplomat: What led to the historic election result -- and where does Malaysia go from here?

Frozen in fear, then I cried: how Malaysians felt when Barisan Nasional fell | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post

Frozen in fear, then I cried: how Malaysians felt when Barisan Nasional fell | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post: In their own words: what went through Malaysian minds when Mahathir Mohamad’s Pakatan Harapan ended rival coalition’s six-decade rule

Beijing condemns fighting between Myanmar army, rebels near China border | South China Morning Post

Beijing condemns fighting between Myanmar army, rebels near China border | South China Morning Post: Parties should ‘exercise restraint’, implement a ceasefire and prevent the situation from escalating, embassy says

Philippine mayor survives ambush after President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to kill him | South China Morning Post

Philippine mayor survives ambush after President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to kill him | South China Morning Post: Cebu town mayor Vicente Loot has been accused of having links to the drugs trade

Deakin Speaking | Timor-Leste on a steady path again … for now.

Deakin Speaking | Timor-Leste on a steady path again … for now.

Salmonella outbreak tied to Rose Acre Farms sickens 35 people, CDC says - The Washington Post

Salmonella outbreak tied to Rose Acre Farms sickens 35 people, CDC says - The Washington Post: The outbreak has been traced to Rose Acre Farms, which recalled nearly 207 million eggs last month.

Google sells the future, powered by your personal data

Google sells the future, powered by your personal data: Google has more data than Facebook and could have interesting plans for how its artificial intelligence systems will exploit it.

Three things we learned from: GE14

Three things we learned from: GE14: KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Malaysia must still be in shock over what happened on May 10, when the dream — one it almost did not dare dream for fear of yet another heartbreak — became reality. In...

Three things we learned from: GE14

Three things we learned from: GE14: KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Malaysia must still be in shock over what happened on May 10, when the dream — one it almost did not dare dream for fear of yet another heartbreak — became reality. In...

Malaysia's new finance minister has a 'stellar' economic record in Penang - Channel NewsAsia

Malaysia's new finance minister has a 'stellar' economic record in Penang - Channel NewsAsia: KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's finance minister, relatively unknown in international financial circles, is a man he threw into prison twice.

Mahathir announced three top cabinet posts on Saturday (May 12), including Lim Guan Eng, a former banker and chartered accountant, as finance minister. It was only the third time in the country's six decades since independence that the post has gone to a person from the ethnic Chinese minority.

The portfolio was previously headed by former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who was handed a thumping defeat by Mahathir's alliance in Wednesday's general election.

Lim, 58, is best known in Malaysia for being the chief minister of Penang, the second richest state in the country and home to a popular tourist island and industrial port.

But economic analysts say he may need more than that at a time the country needs to make sweeping economic and fiscal reforms and reassure markets that the political change will not have an economic impact.

Malaysian markets have been closed since the election, but overseas investors have been nervous of what lies ahead because of Mahathir's populist promises.

As finance minister, Lim will b

No party sidelined in senior Ministerial appointments — Mahathir | The Edge Markets

No party sidelined in senior Ministerial appointments — Mahathir | The Edge Markets: KUALA LUMPUR (May 13): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the appointment of three senior Cabinet ministers yesterday was made without sidelining any party in Pakatan Harapan (PH). He said that apart from the PH Presidential Council, decisions were also made through the 'Top Five Leaders' Committee chaired by himself, and comprising the four PH component party presidents. He said this was because it was difficult for the Presidential Council to meet regularly or immediately to decide on something.

Mahathir moves to quell doubts over reformist credentials

Mahathir moves to quell doubts over reformist credentials: Tensions emerge in coalition after return to power of 92-year-old ex-premier

‘Militant’ inmates kill five police in prison where Jakarta’s ex-governor is held for blasphemy | South China Morning Post

‘Militant’ inmates kill five police in prison where Jakarta’s ex-governor is held for blasphemy | South China Morning Post: Authorities reject claim from Islamic State made through its Amaq News Agency that it was responsible for the violence

‘Militant’ inmates kill five police in prison where Jakarta’s ex-governor is held for blasphemy | South China Morning Post

‘Militant’ inmates kill five police in prison where Jakarta’s ex-governor is held for blasphemy | South China Morning Post: Authorities reject claim from Islamic State made through its Amaq News Agency that it was responsible for the violence