Jul 22, 2018

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.

Jul 21, 2018

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.

With Brexit Deadlocked, Britain Stares Over a Cliff - The New York Times

With Brexit Deadlocked, Britain Stares Over a Cliff - The New York Times: Another week of infighting has left Theresa May besieged, her E.U. withdrawal plan on life support. No one seems to know what happens next.

Inside Bannon's Plan to Hijack Europe for the Far-Right

Inside Bannon's Plan to Hijack Europe for the Far-Right: Bannon is moving to Europe to set up The Movement, a populist foundation to rival George Soros and spark a right-wing revolt across the continent.

Facebook suspends analytics firm amid concerns of widespread surveillance of users | The Independent

Facebook suspends analytics firm amid concerns of widespread surveillance of users | The Independent: Facebook has suspended an analytics firm amid apparent concerns it may have carried out wide-spread surveillance of users. The social media giant said it had launched an immediate investigation after questions were raised about how Crimson Hexagon was using data collected from the site.

Congratulations, Mr. President: Zuckerberg Secretly Called Trump After The Election

Congratulations, Mr. President: Zuckerberg Secretly Called Trump After The Election: Internal documents show Facebook’s own marketing strategy was influenced by what it learned from its valued customer, the Trump campaign.

Key member resigns from Myanmar advisory panel on Rohingya crisis | AFP.com

Key member resigns from Myanmar advisory panel on Rohingya crisis | AFP.com

Trump Doubles Down on Russia. The Spies Shake Their Heads in Disbelief. - The New York Times

Trump Doubles Down on Russia. The Spies Shake Their Heads in Disbelief. - The New York Times: The policy gap on Russia between the president and his administration’s intelligence and national security agencies appears to be growing wider.

North Korea state media criticizes South Korea - The Washington Post

North Korea state media criticizes South Korea - The Washington Post: An editorial said South Korea has exaggerated its role in denuclearization talks between Pyongyang and Washington.

Midterm history 101: Trump’s win a boost to chances for Senate Democratic incumbents - The Washington Post

Midterm history 101: Trump’s win a boost to chances for Senate Democratic incumbents - The Washington Post: “If you are out of power and an incumbent, you just rarely lose,” says a Republican strategist who surveyed midterm elections. It’s especially true in states where the president prevailed by single digits.

Hire of departing Trump official by U-Va. draws ire of professors and students - The Washington Post

Hire of departing Trump official by U-Va. draws ire of professors and students - The Washington Post: Marc Short was the president’s legislative affairs director until Friday.

This conservative would take Obama back in a nanosecond - The Washington Post

This conservative would take Obama back in a nanosecond - The Washington Post: Our previous president rejected the dark vision propagated by Trump and the dictators he so admires.

Russia continues to shape narrative of Helsinki summit - The Washington Post

Russia continues to shape narrative of Helsinki summit - The Washington Post: Moscow says it has already sent formal proposals to Washington based on “agreements” between Trump and Putin.

In secret recording seized by FBI, Trump and Cohen discuss buying rights to model’s account of alleged affair - The Washington Post

In secret recording seized by FBI, Trump and Cohen discuss buying rights to model’s account of alleged affair - The Washington Post: The recording shows that Trump knew of Karen McDougal’s claims and the efforts to keep her quiet at least two months before his spokeswoman denied he knew of her allegations.