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May 16, 2018
What happens inside a meeting with Robert Mueller
What happens inside a meeting with Robert Mueller: Special Counsel Robert Mueller and his team have interviewed dozens of witnesses since his appointment nearly one year ago, but the process is largely the same. A book of photos is used to refresh memories, and as hours of questioning gets underway, Mueller himself has been known to slide into the room
Ukraine is about to make another crucial step toward Europe
Ukraine is about to make another crucial step toward Europe: Ukraine's central bank governor says that liberalization of Ukraine's arcane foreign exchange controls will make it a much more investor-friendly place.
Vientiane city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in the Laos capital | The Independent
Vientiane city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in the Laos capital | The Independent: In many ways, Vientiane is the least Southeast Asian of all the Southeast Asian capitals. Laos’ first city stretches along the eastern bank of the Mekong where it forms the border with Thailand, a peaceful treasure trove of French bakeries and Buddhist stupas, wine cellars and night markets.
How to use Google Pay - The Verge
How to use Google Pay - The Verge: Google Pay is supported at most major markets, gas stations, and department stores. Google Pay is a digital wallet and online payment system, developed by Google for phones, watches, and desktops.
Leaked report warns Cambodia's biggest dam could 'literally kill' Mekong river | Environment | The Guardian
Leaked report warns Cambodia's biggest dam could 'literally kill' Mekong river | Environment | The Guardian: Government-commissioned report says proposed site at Sambor reach is the ‘worst possible place’ for hydropower due to impact on wildlife
Anwar hails 'new dawn for Malaysia' following release from prison - Channel NewsAsia
Anwar hails 'new dawn for Malaysia' following release from prison - Channel NewsAsia: KUALA LUMPUR: Anwar Ibrahim has hailed a “new dawn” for Malaysia in his first news conference following his release from prison on Wednesday (May 16).
Singapore PM coming to Malaysia to meet Dr M on Saturday (May 19) - Nation | The Star Online
Singapore PM coming to Malaysia to meet Dr M on Saturday (May 19) - Nation | The Star Online: SINGAPORE: Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is planning a trip to Malaysia this Saturday (May 19) to meet his counterpart Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Facebook Says It Deleted 865 Million Posts, Mostly Spam - The New York Times
Facebook Says It Deleted 865 Million Posts, Mostly Spam - The New York Times: The company said it had taken down 865.8 million posts in the first quarter of 2018, the vast majority of them spam, and 583 million fake accounts. There were limited specifics on what was pulled.
White House Eliminates Cybersecurity Coordinator Role - The New York Times
White House Eliminates Cybersecurity Coordinator Role - The New York Times: The coordinator organized the defense of government computer networks and critical infrastructure.
Justice Department and F.B.I. Are Investigating Cambridge Analytica - The New York Times
Justice Department and F.B.I. Are Investigating Cambridge Analytica - The New York Times: Federal prosecutors have sought to question former employees of the now-defunct political data firm and banks that handled its business.
Pennsylvania Primaries Deliver Strong Wins for Democratic Women - The New York Times
Pennsylvania Primaries Deliver Strong Wins for Democratic Women - The New York Times: Buoyed by a new congressional map and grass-roots anger at President Trump, Democrats are poised to flip several Republican-held districts in a state Mr. Trump narrowly won in 2016.
National Guard Has Eyes on the Border. But They’re Not Watching Mexico. - The New York Times
National Guard Has Eyes on the Border. But They’re Not Watching Mexico. - The New York Times: National Guard troops are prohibited from using surveillance equipment to look at the Mexican side of the border, because of deployment policies
A Stunning, Sudden Fall for Najib Razak, Malaysia’s ‘Man of Steal’ - The New York Times
A Stunning, Sudden Fall for Najib Razak, Malaysia’s ‘Man of Steal’ - The New York Times: Even after years of scandal, the prime minister’s aides predicted an easy victory on election eve. But they were unable to contain the anger over corruption.
North Korea expands threat to cancel Trump-Kim summit, saying it won’t be pushed to abandon its nukes - The Washington Post
North Korea expands threat to cancel Trump-Kim summit, saying it won’t be pushed to abandon its nukes - The Washington Post: Pyongyang canceled talks with South Korean officials that were scheduled for Wednesday.
Indonesia: 1 dead, 3 injured in sword attack on Pekanbaru police headquarters - CNN
Indonesia: 1 dead, 3 injured in sword attack on Pekanbaru police headquarters - CNN: Four attackers wielding samurai swords targeted a police station in western Indonesia on Wednesday morning, killing at least one officer, police said.
Paul Manafort's attempt dismiss case is rejected - CNNPolitics
Paul Manafort's attempt dismiss case is rejected - CNNPolitics: "The Special Counsel would have been remiss to ignore such an obvious potential link between the Trump campaign and the Russian government"
‘Ashamed to be Jewish’: As Trump base celebrates embassy move, horrified U.S. Jews mourn Gaza deaths - Israel News - Haaretz.com
‘Ashamed to be Jewish’: As Trump base celebrates embassy move, horrified U.S. Jews mourn Gaza deaths - Israel News - Haaretz.com: After being shut out of embassy celebrations by evangelicals and ultra-Orthodox, many mainstream Jews face crisis and anguish over Israeli response to Palestinian protests
The internet’s problems haven’t changed in 22 years - The Verge
The internet’s problems haven’t changed in 22 years - The Verge: A 1996 article from The Wall Street Journal shows that we’re still dealing with the same internet issues of data collection, backdoor keys, and user education, 22 years later.
Game Over: Gina Haspel On Track To Be Confirmed As CIA Director | HuffPost
Game Over: Gina Haspel On Track To Be Confirmed As CIA Director | HuffPost: Democrats have lost the debate over torture after two Democratic senators said they plan to back Haspel's confirmation.
How Google One Actually Stacks Up to the Cloud Competition
How Google One Actually Stacks Up to the Cloud Competition: These days it’s hard to do without a little bit of cloud storage space, whether it’s for your holiday photos or your digital music, and Google just revamped its offerings with new price points, a new name, and some new extras. So how does Google One stack up against what you can get from Apple, Microsoft, and others?
The Memo: Elizabeth Warren steals show at 2020 audition | TheHill
The Memo: Elizabeth Warren steals show at 2020 audition | TheHill: Democratic jockeying for the 2020 presidential race was on full display Tuesday as a host of likely contenders addressed liberal activists in Washington.
Did Democrats Just Have Their First Tea Party Moment Of The 2018 Primaries? | FiveThirtyEight
Did Democrats Just Have Their First Tea Party Moment Of The 2018 Primaries? | FiveThirtyEight: The Democratic Party woke up this morning with a clear signal from Tuesday’s primary elections: The #Resistance means business. The more progressive candidate w…
Dr M: Government will review contracts of 17,000 political appointees - Nation | The Star Online
Dr M: Government will review contracts of 17,000 political appointees - Nation | The Star Online: PETALING JAYA: The government led by Tun Dr Mahahir will be reviewing the employment of approximately 17,000 political appointees as part of its reform plans to reduce government expenditure.
Senate Committee Releases 2,500 Pages About 2016 Trump Tower Meeting : NPR
Senate Committee Releases 2,500 Pages About 2016 Trump Tower Meeting : NPR: The papers reaffirm previous accounts of the meeting by people involved — that Donald Trump Jr. and team sought "dirt" offered to them on Hillary Clinton and received some political intelligence.
May 15, 2018
Nothing says ‘peace’ like 58 dead Palestinians - The Washington Post
Nothing says ‘peace’ like 58 dead Palestinians - The Washington Post: While Israeli troops killed dozens of protesters, Trump representatives toasted the state's devotion to peace.
Allies fume over Trump’s withdrawal from Iran deal but have few options to respond - The Washington Post
Allies fume over Trump’s withdrawal from Iran deal but have few options to respond - The Washington Post: The administration insists it will impose sanctions on European companies that do business in Iran.
May 14, 2018
Trans Fats Should be Eliminated Worldwide by 2023, W.H.O. Says - The New York Times
Trans Fats Should be Eliminated Worldwide by 2023, W.H.O. Says - The New York Times: Eradicating the artery-clogging oils from the food supply could save millions of lives, especially in developing countries, the global health agency said.
Amid warnings from China, Taiwan boosts domestic arms makers - The Washington Post
Amid warnings from China, Taiwan boosts domestic arms makers - The Washington Post: Standing on his company’s sprawling campus in central Taiwan, Lin Nan-juh says he’s able to make any plane his island’s government calls for.
House Democrat chastises Pelosi for ‘trivializing’ impeachment - The Washington Post
House Democrat chastises Pelosi for ‘trivializing’ impeachment - The Washington Post: Trump "can be impeached, and should be impeached, for his hateful, hurtful and bigoted policies,” Rep. Al Green (D-Tex.) said at a news conference in his district.
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