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28th of May 2017
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Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law in Vietnam: Making the Case2017-05-26 15:20:22
The McCain Institute for International Leadership. United States. -
ANALYSIS. What Vietnam Will Want to Talk About with the US2017-05-26 13:52:11
Helen Clark. South China Morning Post. -
North Korea Official Blasts UN’s Refusal to Weigh Alternatives to Sanctions2017-05-26 13:50:17
South China Morning Post. Hong Kong. -
China Tightens Border Controls with North Korea: US Diplomat2017-05-26 13:43:59
USA Today. -
Chinese Jets Intercept US Surveillance Plane: US Officials2017-05-26 13:22:31
Reuters. -
Philippine President Urges IS-linked Rebels to Halt Siege, Start Talks2017-05-26 13:21:35
Reuters. -
America Second? Yes, and China’s Lead is Only Growing2017-05-26 12:27:54
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. United States. -
Russia FM: Russian-Chinese Cooperation an 'Important Stabilizing Factor' in the World2017-05-26 12:21:39
Russia. OFFICIAL STATEMENT. -
Philippines Army Battles IS-Linked Group in Southern City2017-05-26 11:12:37
Deutsche Welle. Germany. -
Philippines Says Foreign Fighters among IS-Linked Militants in South2017-05-26 10:23:05
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Manila Deploys Commandoes, Helicopters to Retake City from Islamists2017-05-25 13:15:49
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China Warns Japan over Reported US-Japan Missile Collaboration2017-05-25 12:54:07
RT. Russia.
Asia-Pacific News
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RBI ex-chief Rajan: In a post-crisis world, this is where the new economic risks are2017-05-26 03:18:00
The world’s banks have become safer since the crisis, but economic risks have spread elsewhere, said RBI ex-governor Rajan. -
Meet the trio behind North Korea's missile program2017-05-26 02:31:00
A former air force general, a rocket scientist and the head of a weapons development and procurement center are key in Pyongyang's missile program. -
Singapore’s manufacturing output beats expectations in April on higher production of electronics2017-05-26 01:30:00
Singapore's manufacturing output was up by 6.7 percent year-on-year in April — beating Reuters forecast of 6.4 percent, data released on Friday -
Philippines says foreigners fighting alongside IS-linked rebels2017-05-26 01:01:00
Indonesians and Malaysians were among foreign Jihadists fighting the Philippine army in Mindanao island. -
Citi cuts Lenovo earnings outlook on higher costs, but other analysts remain neutral2017-05-26 00:09:00
Citi analysts expect rising components costs to put pressure on Lenovo's margin. -
AirAsia Ceo Fernandes gets analyst vote of confidence on share price2017-05-25 22:56:00
An analyst says shares of AirAsia could potentially rise by another 19 percent, even as it reported a 30 percent fall in first quarter net profit. -
Japan's national CPI up 0.4% in April on year, as expected2017-05-25 19:32:00
Japan reported national consumer price index figures for April. -
Monetary Authority of Singapore teams up with World Bank's IFC to encourage Asian fintech innovation2017-05-25 06:56:00
IFC is going to set up the Asean Financial Innovation Network (Afin) with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to encourage fintech innovation -
Can Geely turn around long-struggling Proton? Analysts aren't sure2017-05-25 06:19:00
Malaysian carmaker Proton has finally landed a foreign partner in Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding. -
This satellite provider plans to beat fiber at its own game2017-05-25 01:01:00
U.S. network provider LeoSat, who uses satellites to transit data, shares how it plans to beat competitors who rely on fiber optics. -
Republican candidate in Montana special election accused of 'body slamming' Guardian reporter2017-05-25 00:51:00
A Guardian reporter says Montana GOP congressional candidate Greg Gianforte “body slammed” him during a taped interview. -
Philippines: Duterte's talk of martial law sparks fresh human rights worries2017-05-24 22:48:00
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's hint of nationwide martial law has triggered fears of further human rights violations.
L.A. Times - Asia
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From the Archives: A look back at previous Memorial Day celebrations2017-05-28 04:00:00
Photos from previous Memorial Day holidays in Los Angeles.
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Trump's day in tweets: Saturday, May 272017-05-28 03:25:00
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Indie Focus: Going the distance with more from Cannes, 'War Machine,' 'Wakefield' and 'Manifesto'2017-05-28 03:05:00
Hello! I’m Mark Olsen, and welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. Shortly after we send out this -
Political Road Map: Trump's budget presents new challenge to California's long suffering unemployment fund2017-05-28 03:05:00
After years of the state being deep in debt to the federal government for a loan covering the unemployment benefits of millions of Californians, state -
Trump tweets: Says he's looking forward to results of aluminum and steel investigations2017-05-28 02:39:00
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Chris Taylor is another example of the Dodgers' fringe benefits2017-05-28 00:45:00
He is Babe Ruth. Well, not really, but he wears Babe Ruth’s number. He is Andre the Giant. OK, not exactly, but he is a former Virginia Beach ci -
Trump tweets: On NATO spending: 'Money is beginning to pour in'2017-05-28 00:43:00
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Galaxy come up big (offensively) in 4-2 victory at San Jose2017-05-28 00:20:00
Forward Giovani dos Santos scored twice and the Galaxy defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 4-2 in an MLS game Saturday night for their third consecutive -
Trump tweets: After G-7 summit, emphasizes fair trade over free trade2017-05-28 00:15:00
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Varsity Times Insider: The latest sports news from Southern California's high school teams.2017-05-27 23:56:00
May 27, 2017, 7:02 p.m. Boys' volleyball: Southern California Regional Championship results BOYS' VOLLEYBALLSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONALChampionship -
Jordan Wild is new basketball coach at Oaks Christian2017-05-27 23:56:00
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MLB: Indians unveil statue of barrier-breaking manager Frank Robinson2017-05-27 17:15:00
The Cleveland Indians and Frank Robinson made history four decades ago when he became the first African-American manager in the major leagues. They ce
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Philippine Police Find Executed Civilians, Blame Rebels2017-05-28 02:28:12
Bodies of what appeared to be executed civilians were found in a ravine outside a besieged Philippine city Sunday as a six-day occupation by Islamist -
Sri Lankans Rush to Help Victims of Floods, Mudslides2017-05-28 01:29:44
Sri Lankan rescuers are taking advantage of improving weather and receding floodwaters to reach thousands of people in need of basic supplies after fl -
Bangladesh Reinstalls Lady Justice Statue Near Supreme Court2017-05-28 01:07:09
Authorities in Bangladesh reinstalled a Lady Justice statue near the country’s Supreme Court, two days after its removal following complaints by -
US Military Veterans Trying to 'Cultivate Peace' in Afghanistan, Where They Served2017-05-27 23:36:00
Saffron has long been one of the world’s most expensive spices. The saffron crocus that produces the spice grows mostly in parts of Europe, Iran -
Some Are Troubled by US-China Ties in Arts and Education2017-05-27 12:14:00
On the political and military front, U.S. China relations has been an often tense dance between governments. However, in arts and education, many say -
Pakistan Reopens Afghan Border on 'Humanitarian Grounds'2017-05-27 10:27:52
Pakistani authorities reopened the main Chaman border crossing at Afghanistan's request after shutting it down earlier this month when the two sides -
Sources: 3rd US Naval Strike Force Deployed to Deter North Korea2017-05-27 09:25:19
The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier strike force to the western Pacific region in an apparent warning to North Korea to deter its ba -
Thousands Protest, Clash With Police in India Kashmir2017-05-27 04:35:02
Massive anti-India protests and clashes erupted in Indian-controlled Kashmir Saturday after government forces in a gunbattle killed a prominent rebel -
Afghan Official: Suicide Car Bomb Targets Forces, Kills Civilians2017-05-27 04:23:36
A suicide car bomber struck a convoy of government forces in eastern Afghanistan Saturday, killing at least 18 people and wounding six others. Offic -
Philippines Forces Hit IS-Linked Militants as Civilians Flee, Wave Flags2017-05-27 02:30:14
Philippine military jets fired rockets at militant positions Saturday as soldiers fought to wrest control of a southern city from gunmen linked to the -
Sri Lanka Mudslide Toll Climbs to More Than 100, Dozens Missing2017-05-27 01:52:32
Sri Lanka’s government says the death toll from Friday’s floods and mudslides has risen to at least 122 with 97 others missing, as securit -
Sri Lanka Mudslide Toll Climbs to 100, Dozens Missing2017-05-27 01:52:15
Sri Lanka’s government says the death toll from Friday’s floods and mudslides has risen to 100 with 99 others missing, as security forces
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Meet the owner of the world's first transgender modelling agency2017-05-28 04:00:01
We live in a generation wherein representation is important to uphold to properly show the truths of certain people. The LGBTQ community in particular -
From friends to bitter enemies: Taiwan president refuses to pardon Chen Shui-bian2017-05-27 21:00:01
Former President Chen Shui-bian, on medical parole from a 20-year jail sentence for corruption, is challenging his ex-protege Tsai Ing-wen, who has re -
I am reappointed Sri Lanka's Minister of Nothing-to-do2017-05-27 20:00:01
It is the month of May and I as the Minister for Nothing-to-do in the Cabinet of Sirisena and Wickremasinghe expected better things for me in life. T -
Singaporean woman dies of altitude sickness in Nepal: Report2017-05-27 08:04:35
A Singaporean woman died of altitude sickness at Lobuche in Khumjung area of Solukhumbu on Friday. The deceased has been identified as 46-year-old Am -
Cricket star Sachin Tendulkar bats for a billion dreams2017-05-26 23:00:01
NOVEMBER 15, 1989. That was the day India and the rest of the cricket-playing world was introduced to a 16-year-old prodigy from Mumbai. For almost a -
Meet the woman who escaped North Korea not once but 3 times2017-05-26 22:26:18
OSLO - "I'm good at escaping," says Grace Jo, a slender 25-year-old who managed to flee North Korea and its authoritarian regime not just once but -
Jokowi's personal chef shares President's favourite dishes2017-05-26 22:00:00
For those who wonder whether President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo has any culinary favorites, the President has uploaded a new video on his official YouTu -
Indonesia makes arrests over Jakarta suicide attack2017-05-26 03:28:07
JAKARTA - Indonesian authorities have arrested three suspects over a twin suicide bombing on a Jakarta bus terminal that killed three policemen and wh -
Taiwanese man laments on Facebook over girlfriend's filthy living space2017-05-26 00:14:54
A Taiwanese man who never had a chance to step into his girlfriend's bedroom despite dating her for three years was eventually stunned to discover it -
Forced to marry in Pakistan, woman returns to India2017-05-25 23:55:06
It is a moment of joy for Indian woman Uzma as she returned to her homeland on Thursday. She entered India through Wagah Border in Punjab. Uzma, who -
Vat Savitri Puja celebrated in India as women pray for longevity of husbands2017-05-25 23:34:25
Vat Savitri Puja, a day when Hindu married women in many states of India pray and fast for the longevity and prosperity of their husbands, was -
Bangkok flooding is chronic problem2017-05-25 23:12:01
BMA officials admit they cannot cope with heavy rains as experts blame infrastructure and lack of preparedness. BANGKOK WILL continue to experience f
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Islamic State claims responsibility for Egypt attack2017-05-27 12:04:38
Egypt responded to Friday's attack by launching a series of airstrikes that targeted the 'militant bases' in eastern Libya in which the assailants -
Pakistan says Iranian mortar attack kills civilian2017-05-27 08:19:22
Relations between Iran and Pakistan have been at a low ebb since 10 Iranian border guards were killed by militants last month. Iran said that, in that -
Ramzan fasting begins across Gulf region2017-05-27 05:24:42
The Saudi Arabian Supreme Court on Thursday had issued a statement, saying that the Ramzan crescent moon has not been sighted. -
Mosul siege extends IS fight in Iraq, puts civilians at risk2017-05-27 02:36:22
The Iraqi government on Friday announced a call for all civilians in the Old City to flee, but human rights groups warned the orders could force tens -
Egypt hits jihadists after attack on Christians kills 292017-05-26 22:39:38
Egyptian military sources said six strikes took place near Derna in eastern Libya at around sundown, hours after masked gunmen attacked a group of Cop -
Militants attack Christians in Egypt, killing at least 282017-05-26 10:06:36
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, the fourth to target Christians since December, but it bore the hallmarks of the Islamic S -
Gunmen kill 23 Coptic Christians in Egypt2017-05-26 06:17:40
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Red Cross says it has stepped up aid across Syrian front lines2017-05-25 09:09:45
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Iran says it has built 3rd underground ballistic missile factory2017-05-25 07:33:25
"Iran's third underground factory has been built by the Guards in recent years ... We will continue to further develop our missile capabilities forc -
Lives of 24 million children threatened by conflict: UNICEF2017-05-24 08:51:16
Violence and conflict in the Middle East and North Africa threaten the lives of over 24 million children, most of them in Yemen, Iraq and Syria, the U -
ISIS claims first suicide attack in Somalia, kills 52017-05-24 04:07:22
The Islamic State group has claimed its first suicide attack in Somalia, which police said Wednesday killed five people at a checkpoint in the northea -
Deadliest month for Syria civilians in US-led strikes: Monitor2017-05-23 11:29:20
US-led air strikes on Syria killed a total of 225 civilians over the past month, a monitor said on Tuesday, the highest 30-day toll since the campaign
