http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/15/asia/china-party-congress-internet-censorship/index.html One of the things we hold closely to us in the United States is our freedom of speech. From everything to newspapers to protests to Facebook posts. We’re allowed to share our opinions with each other about anything we want. However, some countries aren’t so lucky. China isn’t able to broadcast their feelings without the threat of being kidnapped… Read more »
THE JAPAN TIMES | October 19, 2017 The government is arranging a meeting between Emperor Akihito and U.S. President Donald Trump when the U.S. leader visits Tokyo from Nov. 5-7, a government source said Wednesday. When Trump’s predecessor, Barack Obama, made his first visit to Japan as president in 2009, he met with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko and had… Read more »
STRAIT TIMES | October 19, 2017 MANILA – Philippine security officials said on Thursday (Oct 19) there was a “big possibility” that top Malaysian terrorist Mahmud Ahmad was among 13 militants killed in a battle overnight in the southern city of Marawi. Colonel Romeo Branwer, head of Task Force Ranao, told reporters in Marawi “our indications is that there was… Read more »
CNN | October 10 2017 One year, two months and 29 days after Syria began their qualifying campaign against Afghanistan, their hopes of reaching a first ever World Cup were finally ended against Australia in Sydney. For almost 120 minutes of nail biting action, it looked as though a penalty shootout would be required to separate two teams who had… Read more »
CNN | October 11, 2017 US President Donald Trump has called for major cuts in foreign aid under his America First policy, raising alarm among philanthropists and sparking warnings it could be a “death sentence” for some countries. As the US pulls back, a new report suggests China is poised to replace it as the primary donor for much of the developing world, but… Read more »
http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-to-take-back-rohingya-from-latest-influxes-only-official STRAITS TIMES | October 3, 2017 One of the worst ethnic cleansings in history is taking place right now in Myanmar ( known as Burma to us) with the Rohingyas. Many international news organizations have been covering for weeks how they are being forced from their homes into the neighboring country of Bangladesh, the total of refugees hitting 500,000… Read more »
STRAITS TIMES | October 4, 2017 Mr Kim Jong Nam could barely breathe, had abnormally small pupils and was sweating excessively when he turned up at a clinic in the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) one morning in February, a court heard yesterday. Mr Kim, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, later started to have seizures… Read more »
Strait Times | October 3, 2017 http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/bali-governor-declares-state-of-emergency-as-impending-volcano-eruption-expected JAKARTA – Bali governor I Made Mangku Pastika has declared a state of emergency as the resort island prepares for what is feared to be the impending eruption of Mount Agung volcano. A spokesman from his office said on Monday (Oct 2) that the governor made the move to ensure that the provincial,… Read more »
FRANCE 24 | Septmeber 23, 2017 China will limit exports of refined petroleum products to North Korea starting October 1, its commerce ministry said, confirming Beijing’s participation in new UN sanctions intended to rein in its rogue neighbour. The United Nations Security Council, including permanent member Beijing, approved tough sanctions against Pyongyang last week in response to its sixth and… Read more »
FRANCE 24 | September 25, 2017 http://www.france24.com/en/20170925-japan-shinzo-abe-triggers-snap-election-amid-north-korea-crisis Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday called a snap election, seeking a fresh term at the helm of the world’s third-largest economy as tensions with nearby North Korea reach fever-pitch. Abe hopes to capitalise on a weak and fractured opposition to sweep back into power, as polls show him regaining ground after… Read more »