Aug 30, 2018
Federal Reserve Economic Data | FRED | St. Louis Fed
Federal Reserve Economic Data | FRED | St. Louis Fed: Download, graph, and track 509,000 economic time series from 87 sources.
Encyclopedia Britannica | Britannica.com
Encyclopedia Britannica | Britannica.com: Explore the fact-checked online encyclopedia from Encyclopaedia Britannica with hundreds of thousands of objective articles, biographies, videos, and images from experts.
Using deep web search engines for academic and scholarly research
Using deep web search engines for academic and scholarly research: A huge amount of academic information exists on the deep web. This guide runs through how to discover and use it for your academic research or studies.
ipl2: Information You Can Trust
ipl2: Information You Can Trust: ipl2: Information You Can Trust features a searchable, subject-categorized directory of authoritative websites; links to online texts, newspapers, and magazines; and the Ask an ipl2 Librarian online reference service.
Rohingya crisis: Myanmar leader Suu Kyi 'should have resigned' - BBC News
Rohingya crisis: Myanmar leader Suu Kyi 'should have resigned' - BBC News: The UN rights chief says she could have returned to house arrest instead of endorsing the military.
Aug 29, 2018
How will Burma's military peddle hate without Facebook?
How will Burma's military peddle hate without Facebook?: Facebook has shut down pages linked to key figures in Burma's military. They have now lost their number one platform for spreading hate speech and propaganda. Will they find another method to continue? And could the ban spell the end of General Min Aung Hlaing and Aung San Suu Ky?
Philippines' Duterte hit with second ICC complaint for drug killings
Philippines' Duterte hit with second ICC complaint for drug killings: Families of eight dead drug suspects on Tuesday filed an International Criminal Court (ICC) complaint accusing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of murder and crimes against humanity. This is the second such complaint filed at the international court.
Will anyone pay for crimes against the Rohingya?
Will anyone pay for crimes against the Rohingya?: THE final report from the United Nations’ fact-finding mission to Burma (Myanmar) details some of the most brutal crimes against humanity inflicted on the Rohingya minority at the hands of the military.
Ma’ruf Amin: Jokowi’s Islamic defender or deadweight? - New Mandala
Ma’ruf Amin: Jokowi’s Islamic defender or deadweight? - New Mandala: Progressives may hope that Ma’ruf’s conservatism will be checked by realpolitik.
Taking parliament to the people in Indonesia - New Mandala
Taking parliament to the people in Indonesia - New Mandala: Aid-supported 'participatory recess' programs are promoting healthier communication between MPs and constituents. But it won't transform politics unless parties sign on wholesale.
A Satellite View of the Rohingya’s Plight | The Diplomat
A Satellite View of the Rohingya’s Plight | The Diplomat: Images of one Rohingya village in Myanmar and one Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh before and after the crackdown.
With Gov. Larry Hogan far ahead in fundraising, can Democrat Ben Jealous catch up? - The Washington Post
With Gov. Larry Hogan far ahead in fundraising, can Democrat Ben Jealous catch up? - The Washington Post: Ben Jealous’s campaign and his Democratic allies say there is still time to get their message out.
Former U.S. attorney general Eric Holder endorses Ben Jealous for Maryland governor - The Washington Post
Former U.S. attorney general Eric Holder endorses Ben Jealous for Maryland governor - The Washington Post: Former U.S. attorney general says Maryland needs “a courageous civil rights leader” to fight President Trump’s agenda.
French and British fisherman clash over scallops in the English Channel - The Washington Post
French and British fisherman clash over scallops in the English Channel - The Washington Post: Dramatic footage has emerged of the latest battle in France and Britain's long-running war over the humble scallop.
Judges’ Ruling on Election Map Plunges North Carolina Politics Into Disarray - The New York Times
Judges’ Ruling on Election Map Plunges North Carolina Politics Into Disarray - The New York Times: Monday’s ruling declaring that the state’s congressional district map is unconstitutional has left candidates struggling to understand what comes next.
Trump’s Tariffs on Canadian Newsprint Are Overturned - The New York Times
Trump’s Tariffs on Canadian Newsprint Are Overturned - The New York Times: The decision by the International Trade Commission is a win for small- and medium-sized newspapers, which have struggled to absorb higher newsprint costs.
Whistleblower Chelsea Manning set to be banned from entering Australia ahead of her speaking tour | Daily Mail Online
Whistleblower Chelsea Manning set to be banned from entering Australia ahead of her speaking tour | Daily Mail Online: Convicted WikiLeaks whistleblower Chelsea Manning may be banned from Australia after authorities issued an intention to refuse her visa on character grounds.
Election Assistance Commission ignoring Russia interference
Election Assistance Commission ignoring Russia interference: The mission of the Election Assistance Commission — the nation’s first federal agency created to oversee elections at every level of government — has never been clear, and more than 15 years later, critics say the agency has succumbed to the whims of partisan operatives.
How to opt out of Yahoo Mail’s invasive data scanning - The Verge
How to opt out of Yahoo Mail’s invasive data scanning - The Verge: And other email providers you can try
2018 midterms: millennials prefer Democrats, but only half plan to vote - Vox
2018 midterms: millennials prefer Democrats, but only half plan to vote - Vox: Millennials preferring Democrats to Republicans won’t matter if they don’t show up to the polls in November.
U.S. Probes Whether 1MDB Malaysian Fugitive Laundered Funds to Top Trump Figures - The Daily Beast
U.S. Probes Whether 1MDB Malaysian Fugitive Laundered Funds to Top Trump Figures - The Daily Beast: Payments to Chris Christie and longtime Trump lawyer Marc Kasowitz under review.
Inside Stephen Miller’s hostile takeover of immigration policy - POLITICO
Inside Stephen Miller’s hostile takeover of immigration policy - POLITICO: The 33-year-old policy adviser has made unprecedented power grabs as he seeks to slash immigration to America.
Maria Butina: Private Messages Reveal Accused Russian Spy’s True Ties to D.C. Wise Man
Maria Butina: Private Messages Reveal Accused Russian Spy’s True Ties to D.C. Wise Man: The head of the Center for the National Interest said his interaction with Butina was limited, but emails and direct messages show it was closer than previously understood.
Exclusive: Trump told Kim Jong Un in Sinagpore he’d declare end to Korean War - Vox
Exclusive: Trump told Kim Jong Un in Sinagpore he’d declare end to Korean War - Vox: Trump promised the North Korean leader he’d sign a peace declaration to end the Korean War.
Trump unblocks more Twitter users after court ruling | TheHill
Trump unblocks more Twitter users after court ruling | TheHill: President Trump on Tuesday unblocked dozens of Twitter users, allowing them to see his account and posts, after a letter was sent to the Justice Department urging the president to comply with a court order ruling his feed to be a public forum
With Ships and Missiles, China Is Ready to Challenge U.S. Navy in Pacific - The New York Times
With Ships and Missiles, China Is Ready to Challenge U.S. Navy in Pacific - The New York Times: China’s Navy is now the world’s largest. It has altered the military balance in Asia in ways the U.S. is only beginning to digest.
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