Jun 8, 2018
Australia to extradite Malaysian ex-PM's bodyguard who killed model
Australia to extradite Malaysian ex-PM's bodyguard who killed model: AUSTRALIAN authorities will extradite Sirul Azhar Omar, the former prime ministerial bodyguard convicted of the murder of a Mongolian model in a scandal that rocked ex-premier Najib Razak's leadership, according to a UK newspaper.
Australia to extradite Malaysian ex-PM's bodyguard who killed model
Australia to extradite Malaysian ex-PM's bodyguard who killed model: AUSTRALIAN authorities will extradite Sirul Azhar Omar, the former prime ministerial bodyguard convicted of the murder of a Mongolian model in a scandal that rocked ex-premier Najib Razak's leadership, according to a UK newspaper.
Trump calls for Russia to be included in meetings of powers like G-7
Trump calls for Russia to be included in meetings of powers like G-7: Russia got pushed out of the group of G-8 nations following its annexation of Crimea in 2014.
What it means to be Taiwanese | Asia Times
What it means to be Taiwanese | Asia Times: China's rising pressure on the island it regards as a 'renegade' province is contributing to a rising tide of Taiwanese nationalism
Duterte's Kiss and the Philippines 'Machismo Populism' - The Atlantic
Duterte's Kiss and the Philippines 'Machismo Populism' - The Atlantic: Rodrigo Duterte and his supporters pass off his behavior as innocent. But it says something deeper about how he governs.
Despite Medicare for All Support 'Spreading Like Wildfire,' Pelosi Shrugs, Says Dems Will 'Evaluate'... If They Win
Despite Medicare for All Support 'Spreading Like Wildfire,' Pelosi Shrugs, Says Dems Will 'Evaluate'... If They Win: One critic offered this translation: "My pharmaceutical and health insurance donors hate the idea of Medicare for All, but just vote me back in and, honest, we'll 'look' at it."
Chrome OS is fixing its app problem with Progressive Web Apps
Chrome OS is fixing its app problem with Progressive Web Apps: Chromebook users are generally a happy lot, but few would argue that the biggest problem with Chrome OS is the lack of apps. Google is going a long way to corre...
Bernie Sanders Is Losing Primary Battles, But Winning A War : NPR
Bernie Sanders Is Losing Primary Battles, But Winning A War : NPR: While many of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' preferred candidates are faltering in Democratic primaries in 2018, the Sanders agenda continues transforming the Democratic Party.
Exclusive: U.S. sending 1,600 immigration detainees to federal prisons | Reuters
Exclusive: U.S. sending 1,600 immigration detainees to federal prisons | Reuters: U.S. authorities are transferring into federal prisons about 1,600 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees, officials told Reuters on Thursday, in the first large-scale use of federal prisons to hold detainees amid a Trump administration crackdown on people entering the country illegally.
Obama official regrets response to Russian interference
Obama official regrets response to Russian interference: Ben Rhodes details the former president's missteps in dealing with the threat of a Russian propaganda campaign.
Exclusive: Malaysia considering seeking return of Goldman Sachs' 1MDB fees | Reuters
Exclusive: Malaysia considering seeking return of Goldman Sachs' 1MDB fees | Reuters: Malaysia is considering asking the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) to get Goldman Sachs (GS.N) to return nearly $600 million in fees it earned from bonds raised for scandal-tainted 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.
Facebook Bug Changed Privacy Settings of Up to 14 Million Users - The New York Times
Facebook Bug Changed Privacy Settings of Up to 14 Million Users - The New York Times: The social media giant said a software glitch last month caused posts believed to be just for friends to become public.
Google Promises Its A.I. Will Not Be Used for Weapons - The New York Times
Google Promises Its A.I. Will Not Be Used for Weapons - The New York Times: Facing an employee rebellion over work with the Pentagon, the internet giant said its “principles” for A.I. technology would also limit some surveillance work.
White House Analysis Finds Tariffs Will Hurt Growth, as Officials Insist Otherwise - The New York Times
White House Analysis Finds Tariffs Will Hurt Growth, as Officials Insist Otherwise - The New York Times: The internal analysis, from the Council of Economic Advisers, echoes warnings from Wall Street and academic economists over the president’s trade agenda.
With Mueller Closing In, Manafort’s Allies Abandon Him - The New York Times
With Mueller Closing In, Manafort’s Allies Abandon Him - The New York Times: Allegations that Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign chairman, tried to tamper with witnesses originated with two of his former business associates.
The Most Powerful Conservative Couple You’ve Never Heard Of - The New York Times
The Most Powerful Conservative Couple You’ve Never Heard Of - The New York Times: Liz and Dick Uihlein, founders of the shipping supply giant Uline, have spent some $26 million this year alone, seeking to advance conservative causes anywhere they can.
In Malaysia, a victory for democracy — and an opportunity for the U.S. - The Washington Post
In Malaysia, a victory for democracy — and an opportunity for the U.S. - The Washington Post: Washington should seize the chance to help a key ally cement its democratic choice.
Trump administration won’t defend ACA in case brought by GOP states - The Washington Post
Trump administration won’t defend ACA in case brought by GOP states - The Washington Post: Justice Department decision endangers core parts of the law, including its consumer protections.
France’s Macron threatens rare rebuke of U.S. at G-7, Trump fires back - The Washington Post
France’s Macron threatens rare rebuke of U.S. at G-7, Trump fires back - The Washington Post: French president said U.S. may be excluded from G-7 statement. Allies trade barbs hours after Trump offers concession to China.
Jun 7, 2018
Thais pessimistic about the economy ahead of 2019 election
Thais pessimistic about the economy ahead of 2019 election: THAILAND’S economic performance is a major gripe of its citizens according to recent opinion polls, as the ruling military junta prepares to return the country to democracy early next year.
Meet Ben Jealous, who is running for Maryland governor on a Sanders-style platform - The Washington Post
Meet Ben Jealous, who is running for Maryland governor on a Sanders-style platform - The Washington Post: Former NAACP president is running for governor on a platform that includes single-payer health insurance and universal pre-K.
Mystery CIA Agent Cast Into Spotlight as Korea Summit Looms - Bloomberg
Mystery CIA Agent Cast Into Spotlight as Korea Summit Looms - Bloomberg: The lightning diplomacy between the U.S. and North Korea before next week’s historic summit has thrust a little-known CIA officer into an uncomfortably public role as a key intermediary in talks between the two adversaries.
Kim Jong-un’s Image Shift: From Nuclear Madman to Skillful Leader - The New York Times
Kim Jong-un’s Image Shift: From Nuclear Madman to Skillful Leader - The New York Times: Can someone change so quickly? A summit meeting with President Trump will test the North Korean leader’s radical transformation.
Opinion | Democrats Childishly Resist Trump’s North Korea Efforts - The New York Times
Opinion | Democrats Childishly Resist Trump’s North Korea Efforts - The New York Times: They’re essentially saying that no plausible deal will pass muster.
Paul Ryan Dismisses Trump ‘Spy’ Charge as G.O.P. Shows Signs of Resistance - The New York Times
Paul Ryan Dismisses Trump ‘Spy’ Charge as G.O.P. Shows Signs of Resistance - The New York Times: Speaker Paul D. Ryan backed Representative Trey Gowdy in dismissing President Trump’s assertion that the F.B.I. inserted a “spy” into his campaign.
Democrats Strengthen House Takeover Prospects in Primary Voting - The New York Times
Democrats Strengthen House Takeover Prospects in Primary Voting - The New York Times: The Democratic Party skirted disaster in California and lined up likely gains in New Jersey, but Republicans saw some bright signs as well.
African migrants are braving a new route to Europe. But old perils remain. - The Washington Post
African migrants are braving a new route to Europe. But old perils remain. - The Washington Post: Many head to Spain through Morocco, but this route can be dangerous. Women, in particular, are vulnerable to sexual violence.
Entitlements such as Medicare are in crisis. Trump refuses to act. - The Washington Post
Entitlements such as Medicare are in crisis. Trump refuses to act. - The Washington Post: A federal report reminds America that there is a financial crisis looming in the future.
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