Democrats See Openings at State Level, Thanks to Trump Resistance - The New York Times

Democrats See Openings at State Level, Thanks to Trump Resistance - The New York Times: Opposition to the president is motivating many more Democratic voters in local races, creating an intensity gap, governors say.

Drive Against Gerrymandering Finds New Life in Ballot Initiatives - The New York Times

Drive Against Gerrymandering Finds New Life in Ballot Initiatives - The New York Times: Groundswells of voter support are advancing measures in five states to end the tailoring of district maps for maximum partisan advantage, without waiting for the Supreme Court to decide the issue.

Mark Zuckerberg is a horror show. But there’s a glimmer of truth hidden in his latest blunder. - The Washington Post

Mark Zuckerberg is a horror show. But there’s a glimmer of truth hidden in his latest blunder. - The Washington Post: The Facebook founder’s seeming support of Holocaust deniers raises tricky censorship questions.

The truth about ‘breakthrough’ drugs - The Washington Post

The truth about ‘breakthrough’ drugs - The Washington Post: Patients and doctors think “breakthrough” drugs must be highly effective, but the evidence for these experimental treatments is thin.

House provides no 2019 pay raise for feds; conflicts with Senate - The Washington Post

House provides no 2019 pay raise for feds; conflicts with Senate - The Washington Post: The Senate Appropriations Committee passed a 1.9 percent pay raise last month. If the full Senate agrees, the two chambers would have to reconcile their differences.

NY Daily News slashes newsroom staffing in half - The Washington Post

NY Daily News slashes newsroom staffing in half - The Washington Post: The New York tabloid Daily News cut half of its newsroom staff Monday including Jim Rich, the paper’s editor in chief.

Deale, Md., is a former fishing town that offers affordable homes and a laid-back lifestyle - The Washington Post

Deale, Md., is a former fishing town that offers affordable homes and a laid-back lifestyle - The Washington Post: WHERE WE LIVE | The Anne Arundel County community abounds with marinas, piers and waterfront houses.

After Parkland, gun-control advocates see a turning point for new state laws - The Washington Post

After Parkland, gun-control advocates see a turning point for new state laws - The Washington Post: An astonishing 55 new gun-control laws in 26 states have passed since the February shooting.

As Trump's latest Russia lies implode, one party tries to smuggle out the truth - The Washington Post

As Trump's latest Russia lies implode, one party tries to smuggle out the truth - The Washington Post: Democrats have been trying to correct Trump's falsehoods, and newly released documents confirm they've been telling the truth.

Trump calls for end of Mueller probe, saying it’s ‘discredited’ by Carter Page surveillance - The Washington Post

Trump calls for end of Mueller probe, saying it’s ‘discredited’ by Carter Page surveillance - The Washington Post: In a series of tweets, the president falsely claimed that the special counsel’s investigation was prompted by the surveillance.

Trump administration officials dismissed benefits of national monuments - The Washington Post

Trump administration officials dismissed benefits of national monuments - The Washington Post: Accidentally released documents show officials instead emphasized the value of logging and drilling.

Trump administration officials dismissed benefits of national monuments - The Washington Post

Trump administration officials dismissed benefits of national monuments - The Washington Post: Accidentally released documents show officials instead emphasized the value of logging and drilling.

‘NEVER, EVER THREATEN THE UNITED STATES AGAIN,’ Trump tweets in warning to Iran’s Rouhani - The Washington Post

‘NEVER, EVER THREATEN THE UNITED STATES AGAIN,’ Trump tweets in warning to Iran’s Rouhani - The Washington Post: The president told Iran to “be cautious” or risk unspecified “consequences.” Iran quickly dismissed Trump’s threats even as Washington prepares to reimpose sanctions.

Communist Countries, Past and Present

Communist Countries, Past and Present: Current Communist Countries: China, Cuba, Laos, North Korea, and Vietnam. Formerly Communist countries (by current name): Formerly part of the Soviet Union: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Other Asian countries: Afghanistan, Cambodia, Mongolia, and Yemen. Soviet-controlled Eastern bloc countries: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany (East), Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia. The Balkans: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Rep.

Sabah PKR backs Anwar for party president - Nation | The Star Online

Sabah PKR backs Anwar for party president - Nation | The Star Online: KOTA KINABALU: Sabah PKR has thrown its support behind Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's bid to be the next party president.

All is well between Anwar and Azmin, says Nurul Izzah | New Straits Times | Malaysia General Business Sports and Lifestyle News

All is well between Anwar and Azmin, says Nurul Izzah | New Straits Times | Malaysia General Business Sports and Lifestyle News: with pix by RAMDZAN MASIAM

Mahathir, 93, Aims to Lower Malaysia Voting Age to Empower Youth - Bloomberg

Mahathir, 93, Aims to Lower Malaysia Voting Age to Empower Youth - Bloomberg: Malaysia’s youth are likely to get more power after backing 93-year-old Mahathir Mohamad to topple a regime that ruled the Southeast Asian nation for six decades.

Backing the right horse - Nation | The Star Online

Backing the right horse - Nation | The Star Online: Tycoon Lee Kim Yew, known more for his innovative property projects, played a quiet but vital political role in aiding Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to win the general election. He is now aiming for bigger things.

A Mahathir-like figure, a car crash, and Cambodia’s ‘election’ | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post

A Mahathir-like figure, a car crash, and Cambodia’s ‘election’ | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post: Prince Norodom Ranariddh was a former leader returning to politics, but his severe injury in a head-on collision means Prime Minister Hun Sen is unable to give voters even the veneer of an honest election

Kit Siang challenges Najib to 1MDB tell-all in Parliament

Kit Siang challenges Najib to 1MDB tell-all in Parliament: KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak should use Parliament as his platform tomorrow to give his account of the myriad controversies related to 1MDB, said Lim Kit...

Guan Eng pays respects to Balakong rep Eddie Ng - Nation | The Star Online

Guan Eng pays respects to Balakong rep Eddie Ng - Nation | The Star Online: KUALA LUMPUR: Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng came to pay his last respects at the wake of Balakong assemblyman Eddie Ng at the Xiao En centre on Jalan Kuari, here.

DAP slams Israeli Parliament for passing Jewish national law - Nation | The Star Online

DAP slams Israeli Parliament for passing Jewish national law - Nation | The Star Online: KUALA LUMPUR: The DAP has severely criticised the Israeli Knesset for passing the "Jewish national law", said its secretary-general Lim Guan Eng.

Mueller's investigation: how long will it go on? - CNNPolitics

Mueller's investigation: how long will it go on? - CNNPolitics: Last week's indictments could be the high point for his team. Or it could be simply the crest of one of several coming waves.

Russian billionaire with U.S. investments backed alleged agent Maria Butina, according to a person familiar with her Senate testimony - The Washington Post

Russian billionaire with U.S. investments backed alleged agent Maria Butina, according to a person familiar with her Senate testimony - The Washington Post: Konstantin Nikolaev, a transportation magnate who was in Washington during President Trump’s inauguration, was in contact with Butina as she launched a gun rights group.

Syria conflict: White Helmets evacuated by Israel - BBC News

Syria conflict: White Helmets evacuated by Israel - BBC News: Hundreds of civil defence volunteers and family members are taken from a border war zone to Jordan.

Iran's Rouhani warns Trump about 'mother of all wars'

Iran's Rouhani warns Trump about 'mother of all wars': Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday cautioned U.S. President Donald Trump about pursuing hostile policies against Tehran, saying "America should know ... war with Iran is the mother of all wars," but he did not rule out peace between the two countries, either.

Malaysia Issues Arrest Warrants for Ex-1MDB Executives - Bloomberg

Malaysia Issues Arrest Warrants for Ex-1MDB Executives - Bloomberg: Malaysian investigators have issued arrest warrants for two former executives of troubled state fund 1MDB, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

I spent 2 years living in Malaysia — here are 14 of my favorite fruits Americans probably wouldn't recognize - Business Insider Nordic

I spent 2 years living in Malaysia — here are 14 of my favorite fruits Americans probably wouldn't recognize - Business Insider Nordic: Southeast Asia is home to several fruits that most Americans probably haven't heard of, including durian — the pungent "king of the fruits" — and the unusual-looking rambutan. Here are some of the most bizarre fruits I tried during my two-year stay in Malaysia.

Malaysia's Najib sought CIA support before election defeat | Asia Times

Malaysia's Najib sought CIA support before election defeat | Asia Times: Exposed secret letter sent by then premier's office to US spy agency painted soon-to-be election winner Mahathir Mohamad as a threat to US interests

Europe’s Fascists Are Back. But They Never Really Died.

Europe’s Fascists Are Back. But They Never Really Died.: Spain’s prime minister wants to exorcise the spirit of Franco. But the spirit of the dictators is not that easy to eradicate. Take a look at Germany and, more worryingly, Italy.