"Welcome to the Philippines, province of China" banners have hit Manila — Quartz

"Welcome to the Philippines, province of China" banners have hit Manila — Quartz: Two years ago today, the Philippines won a major legal victory over China. An international tribunal ruled on July 12, 2016, that China's sweeping territorial claims in the South China Sea were invalid. But now, on what should be a day of celebration, some are using sarcasm to convey the disappointment over what's transpired since the...

Sanders-backed DNC plan sparks superdelegate revolt - POLITICO

Sanders-backed DNC plan sparks superdelegate revolt - POLITICO: The proposal to reduce the power of superdelegates reflects an effort to mend divisions still lingering from the 2016 presidential primary.

Does Climate Change Have Anything to Do With Floods in Thailand? - The New York Times

Does Climate Change Have Anything to Do With Floods in Thailand? - The New York Times: No one is suggesting that climate change itself was responsible for trapping the boys in the cave. But will it cause more extreme rain events and floods?

Rosenstein Asks Prosecutors to Help With Kavanaugh Papers in Unusual Request - The New York Times

Rosenstein Asks Prosecutors to Help With Kavanaugh Papers in Unusual Request - The New York Times: The deputy attorney general asked each of the nation’s 93 United States attorneys to provide up to three prosecutors to review the documents of President Trump’s Supreme Court pick.

Opinion | Can the Cave Rescue Save the Thai Government Too? - The New York Times

Opinion | Can the Cave Rescue Save the Thai Government Too? - The New York Times: The public-relations potential of the boys’ plight wasn’t lost on the junta.

Twitter: Some high-profile accounts could see a dramatic drop in followers. Here’s why - The Washington Post

Twitter: Some high-profile accounts could see a dramatic drop in followers. Here’s why - The Washington Post: On Wednesday, the social media service said it would begin removing large numbers of Twitter profiles that had been included in people’s follower counts -- the latest in a series of hard choices that the company is making to clean up its platform.

Tatmadaw Attacks RCSS Location in Mong Kung on Eve of Peace Conference

Tatmadaw Attacks RCSS Location in Mong Kung on Eve of Peace Conference: Operation follows warning to leave new bases; RCSS leaders deny moving into new areas.

US Puts Visa Restrictions on Myanmar, Laos

US Puts Visa Restrictions on Myanmar, Laos: State Department Tuesday ordered consular offices in both countries to begin visa restrictions on certain categories of travelers

Inside Mueller’s New Army

Inside Mueller’s New Army: As the special counsel zeroes in on Russia’s online arsonists, he’s brought in a new crew of cyberspy fighters—and a straight-up street crime prosecutor, too.

Days after Scott Pruitt resigned, several top aides are also calling it quits at EPA - The Washington Post

Days after Scott Pruitt resigned, several top aides are also calling it quits at EPA - The Washington Post: Several top aides to former Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt are leaving the agency, less than a week after Pruitt resigned his post.

Trump blasts NATO allies, calls Germany 'a captive of Russia'

Trump blasts NATO allies, calls Germany 'a captive of Russia': President Donald Trump targeted Germany on Wednesday in reiterating his demand that NATO countries step up their defense spending.

Pompeo's North Korea meeting went as badly as it could have gone' - CNNPolitics

Pompeo's North Korea meeting went as badly as it could have gone' - CNNPolitics: It began with great expectations, an eagerly-anticipated meeting with a reclusive leader, and a gift bag that included an Elton John CD.

Putin is about to con Trump in Helsinki. Here’s how. - The Washington Post

Putin is about to con Trump in Helsinki. Here’s how. - The Washington Post: Putting the blame for Crimea on Obama increases their special bond.

Myanmar judge charges two Reuters journalists with violating colonial-era secrets act - The Washington Post

Myanmar judge charges two Reuters journalists with violating colonial-era secrets act - The Washington Post: The case of the two journalists, in jail since December, is widely seen as a violation of press freedoms.

Boris Johnson and ‘Brexit minister’ resign, leaving Theresa May’s government in disarray - The Washington Post

Boris Johnson and ‘Brexit minister’ resign, leaving Theresa May’s government in disarray - The Washington Post: Hard-line backers of Britain’s split with the European Union claim that the British government is reneging on promises for a clean break from the bloc.

The Daily 202: Kavanaugh’s paper trail makes his confirmation harder but ensures he’ll be reliably conservative - The Washington Post

The Daily 202: Kavanaugh’s paper trail makes his confirmation harder but ensures he’ll be reliably conservative - The Washington Post: The Supreme Court nominee’s views on executive power please the White House.

Brett Kavanaugh’s remarkably political intro speech - The Washington Post

Brett Kavanaugh’s remarkably political intro speech - The Washington Post: The speech was all about diversity and women.

Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination: Conservative pick will need Senate confirmation - Washington Post

Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination: Conservative pick will need Senate confirmation - Washington Post: President Trump’s pick will need to earn Senate approval, a task Republicans made significantly easier last year.

‘I will oppose him with everything I’ve got,’ Schumer says as Democrats prepare to fight Kavanaugh - The Washington Post

‘I will oppose him with everything I’ve got,’ Schumer says as Democrats prepare to fight Kavanaugh - The Washington Post: Senate Democrats, backed by progressive groups, have launched a campaign to defeat Trump’s Supreme Court nominee.

The Week in Tech: Facebook Is Disinvited From July Fourth Barbecues - The New York Times

The Week in Tech: Facebook Is Disinvited From July Fourth Barbecues - The New York Times: Facebook’s bad news cycle doesn’t seem to be coming to an end anytime soon, with broadened federal investigations and organizations still using the social network to foment noise.

Amazon Is Used to Promote White Supremacist Merchandise and Views, Report Says - The New York Times

Amazon Is Used to Promote White Supremacist Merchandise and Views, Report Says - The New York Times: Among the items for sale on the site were Nazi-themed action figures and onesies for babies stamped with alt-right images, the report said.

Republicans and Democrats Face Leadership Struggles as House Returns - The New York Times

Republicans and Democrats Face Leadership Struggles as House Returns - The New York Times: There is an unsettled situation in the House, where neither party is sure of its leadership and no one knows who will be in control.

Ethiopia and Eritrea, Longtime Foes, Meet for Peace Talks - The New York Times

Ethiopia and Eritrea, Longtime Foes, Meet for Peace Talks - The New York Times: The leaders of the once-warring nations are holding a summit meeting in Asmara, Eritrea, to end a near 20-year military standoff.

Ahead of NATO summit, allies wonder: Will NATO survive Trump? - The Washington Post

Ahead of NATO summit, allies wonder: Will NATO survive Trump? - The Washington Post: They fear he could target them and ally with Putin.

Annexing Crimea was egregious. Why does Trump disagree? - The Washington Post

Annexing Crimea was egregious. Why does Trump disagree? - The Washington Post: His motivation is opaque — perhaps special counsel Robert S. Mueller will eventually provide an explanation.

Why Trump’s Montana rally was scarier than normal - The Washington Post

Why Trump’s Montana rally was scarier than normal - The Washington Post: Same shtick, but what’s changed is the heightened atmosphere of danger.

Rescuers bring out at least 4 more boys from flooded Thai cave - The Washington Post

Rescuers bring out at least 4 more boys from flooded Thai cave - The Washington Post: Five other members of the stranded group remained in the cavern complex as divers and others pressed ahead with rescue efforts.

David Davis suddenly resigns over Theresa May’s Brexit plan - The Washington Post

David Davis suddenly resigns over Theresa May’s Brexit plan - The Washington Post: He tells prime minister that her tactics make it less likely that country will be able to make clean break from European Union in 2019

Duterte promises immediate resignation if someone can prove God exists - AOL News

Duterte promises immediate resignation if someone can prove God exists - AOL News: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he would step down immediately if someone could present evidence that God is real.

Protesters confront McConnell leaving Kentucky restaurant | TheHill

Protesters confront McConnell leaving Kentucky restaurant | TheHill: Protesters confronted Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as he was leaving a restaurant in his home state on Saturday.