Jul 18, 2018

DNC alleges Secret Service blocked it from serving lawsuit to Jared Kushner - CNNPolitics

DNC alleges Secret Service blocked it from serving lawsuit to Jared Kushner - CNNPolitics: The Democratic National Committee tried and failed three times to serve Jared Kushner with a lawsuit at his Manhattan apartment and was turned away by a US Secret Service agent when it attempted to deliver the packet to the White House senior adviser's Washington, DC, home, according to court filings.

After Putin Meeting, Trump Voters Mostly Dig In. But Cracks Are Showing. - The New York Times

After Putin Meeting, Trump Voters Mostly Dig In. But Cracks Are Showing. - The New York Times: President Trump has said his admirers will stand by him through anything. Now, a stunning news conference with the Russian president has provided a singular test case.

In India, Summer Heat May Soon Be Literally Unbearable - The New York Times

In India, Summer Heat May Soon Be Literally Unbearable - The New York Times: In cities that are already scorching hot, temperatures and humidity levels are rising to levels that the human body simply can’t tolerate, researchers warn.

E.U. Courts New Partners With Japan Trade Deal - The New York Times

E.U. Courts New Partners With Japan Trade Deal - The New York Times: Hunting for free-trade deals in Asia and Latin America, the bloc is trying to compensate for lost business with the United States.

For Republicans, ‘The Dam Has Broken.’ But for How Long? - The New York Times

For Republicans, ‘The Dam Has Broken.’ But for How Long? - The New York Times: Never in the modern era has a president engendered such a wave of discussion about whether his real loyalty was to a foreign power over his own country.

For Republicans, ‘The Dam Has Broken.’ But for How Long? - The New York Times

For Republicans, ‘The Dam Has Broken.’ But for How Long? - The New York Times: Never in the modern era has a president engendered such a wave of discussion about whether his real loyalty was to a foreign power over his own country.

Trump can’t undo his damage. But Congress could start to. - The Washington Post

Trump can’t undo his damage. But Congress could start to. - The Washington Post: The president’s attempts to walk back his statements in Helsinki will not quiet a storm already created.

Putin got his summit. Now he needs results.  - The Washington Post

Putin got his summit. Now he needs results.  - The Washington Post: For the Kremlin, the meeting with Trump in Helsinki was just the beginning of a long-awaited U.S. thaw.

‘Disastrous for America’: Fears of Trump GOP critic realized in summit with Putin - The Washington Post

‘Disastrous for America’: Fears of Trump GOP critic realized in summit with Putin - The Washington Post: With president’s Republican foes retiring or ailing, Sen. Ben Sasse is the ideal candidate to assume the role of leading conservative on trade and national security — if he stays.

After Helsinki, Democrats see chance to capitalize on Trump’s embrace of Russia - The Washington Post

After Helsinki, Democrats see chance to capitalize on Trump’s embrace of Russia - The Washington Post: Democratic strategists have counseled candidates and party leaders to focus on ‘kitchen table’ issues. Now, they say, the political ground may have shifted.

IJAPS Vol. 14, No. 2 (2018) Published | IJAPS

IJAPS Vol. 14, No. 2 (2018) Published | IJAPS: We are delighted to inform our readers that the second, latest issue of the International Journal of Asia Pacific Studies for 2018 is now published. In this latest issue, 10 articles of diverse dis…

Sanders disputes that Trump said Russia no longer targeting US - CNNPolitics

Sanders disputes that Trump said Russia no longer targeting US - CNNPolitics: President Donald Trump claimed Wednesday that Russia is no longer targeting the US, contradicting his top intelligence official who said the opposite this week

Brett Kavanaugh: I would 'put the nail' in ruling upholding independent counsel - CNNPolitics

Brett Kavanaugh: I would 'put the nail' in ruling upholding independent counsel - CNNPolitics: Judge Brett Kavanaugh two years ago expressed his desire to overturn a three-decade-old Supreme Court ruling upholding the constitutionality of an independent counsel, a comment bound to get renewed scrutiny in his confirmation proceedings to sit on the high court.

Jul 17, 2018

‘Morally repugnant’: Homeland Security advisory council members resign over immigration policies - The Washington Post

‘Morally repugnant’: Homeland Security advisory council members resign over immigration policies - The Washington Post: The move this week came in protest of the Trump administration's practice of separating immigrant families at the border, which it has since halted.

How the Obamas managed to become invisible in Washington - The Washington Post

How the Obamas managed to become invisible in Washington - The Washington Post: When they aren’t traveling, the former president and first lady have faded into a cloistered city life.

Amazon Prime Day: Worker strikes and a site crash dent the online shopping bonanza - The Washington Post

Amazon Prime Day: Worker strikes and a site crash dent the online shopping bonanza - The Washington Post: As Prime Day catches on — and brings in billions — workers are finding ways to hit Amazon where it hurts.

Trump replaces national pride with personal vanity - The Washington Post

Trump replaces national pride with personal vanity - The Washington Post: By following Trump into his Russian fetish, the GOP is forfeiting its legitimacy.

Trump is a Putin fanboy. Someday we’ll know why. - The Washington Post

Trump is a Putin fanboy. Someday we’ll know why. - The Washington Post: Trump’s summit in Helsinki went a long way toward achieving Putin’s most cherished goal.

Fox News’s Chris Wallace gives Putin the grilling Trump won’t - The Washington Post

Fox News’s Chris Wallace gives Putin the grilling Trump won’t - The Washington Post: Putin grew irritated with the journalist pressing him — and it showed.

‘Very much counter to the plan’: Trump defies advisers in embrace of Putin - The Washington Post

‘Very much counter to the plan’: Trump defies advisers in embrace of Putin - The Washington Post: “Everyone around Trump” pushed him to take a strong stand against Putin over Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. elections. He ignored the advice.

Jul 16, 2018

Turkey Stops Registering Syrian Asylum Seekers | Human Rights Watch

Turkey Stops Registering Syrian Asylum Seekers | Human Rights Watch: Turkish authorities in Istanbul and nine provinces on or near the Syrian border have stopped registering all but a handful of recently arrived Syrian asylum seekers. The suspension is leading to unlawful deportations, coerced returns to Syria, and the denial of health care and education.

What you need to know about the 2018 high-level political forum on sustainable development - World | ReliefWeb

What you need to know about the 2018 high-level political forum on sustainable development - World | ReliefWeb: Worldwide, 844 million people still do not have access to clean water near home News and Press Release from WaterAid, published 16 Jul 2018

KPK detains Golkar lawmaker for alleged corruption - National - The Jakarta Post

KPK detains Golkar lawmaker for alleged corruption - National - The Jakarta Post: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has detained House of Representatives member Eni Maulani Saragih from the Golkar Party after naming her a suspect in an embezzlement case pertaining to the construction of a power plant in Riau.

Call the crimes against the Rohingya what they are: Genocide - The Washington Post

Call the crimes against the Rohingya what they are: Genocide - The Washington Post

DAP’s Christian agenda toxic ‘Najibism’ gone mad, says Kit Siang

DAP’s Christian agenda toxic ‘Najibism’ gone mad, says Kit Siang: KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — DAP veteran leader Lim Kit Siang has labelled the ‘wild allegations’ that Pakatan Harapan was adopting a “Christian agenda” as toxic Najibism “gone mad”. He said...

TODAYonline | Umno warlords deny they are the power within party

TODAYonline | Umno warlords deny they are the power within party: SINGAPORE — United Malays National Organisation (Umno) division chiefs have denied that they control their members with an iron fist after they come under the spotlight following revelations from former youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin that they held sway during the recent party pol

Pakatan Harapan to allow greater space for press freedom, says Saifuddin - Nation | The Star Online

Pakatan Harapan to allow greater space for press freedom, says Saifuddin - Nation | The Star Online: KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Pakatan Harapan-led Government has given an assurance to allow greater space to nurture press freedom in the country.

Malaysia swears in new lawmakers in historic Parliament sitting; opposition MPs stage walkout, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Malaysia swears in new lawmakers in historic Parliament sitting; opposition MPs stage walkout, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: Malaysian lawmakers were sworn in to Parliament, with opposition MPs staging a brief protest walkout as retired judge Mohamad Ariff Yusof was being sworn in as Speaker.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Anwar announces he is contesting election for PKR presidency, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Anwar announces he is contesting election for PKR presidency, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: The de facto leader of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has announced that he will be contesting the election for the party presidency, a decision seen as strengthening his stand in the new government.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Mahathir: 'Anwar Ibrahim will be the next prime minister' | Politics | Al Jazeera

Mahathir: 'Anwar Ibrahim will be the next prime minister' | Politics | Al Jazeera: The newly sworn-in prime minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, talks controversies, new alliances and bygones.