Myanmar must pay for crimes it is committing
9/4/2018, 4:09:41 AMundefined ✔ Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo worked meticulously last year to unpick events that led to the slaughter of 10 Rohingya men in the village of Inn Din in the Myanmar province of Rakhine ✔ Her failure to speak out against war crimes committed by the army, or to defend the principles of a free press and the rule of law, are a betrayal of all the friends and allies who campaigned tenaciously for her release
Court bars Congo ex-VP Bemba as presidential candidate
9/4/2018, 12:01:10 AMJOHANNESBURG (AP) — Former Congolese Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba, a top opposition figure, has been definitively barred as a presidential candidate in December's election. ✔ Bemba became a candidate after ICC appeals judges in June acquitted him of war crimes ✔ In appealing to the Constitutional Court, Bemba's party had urged it to do the right thing despite evident political pressures ✔ Opposition parties have accused President Joseph Kabila's government of blocking some top candidates from running
DR Congo opposition leader Bemba barred from presidential poll
9/4/2018, 7:50:07 AMConstitutional Court backs electoral body's decision that the former VP cannot run because of a pending case at the ICC. ✔ Bemba became a surprise contender after ICC appeals judges in June acquitted him of war crimes committed by his Movement for the Liberation of Congo forces in neighbouring Central African Republic in 2002 and 2003 ✔ Democratic transfer of power Kabila after almost two years of speculation and unrest has said he will step aside but backed a candidate for a recently formed coalition ✔ Millions of Congolese have been displaced by various internal conflicts
Dozens of Myanmar civil society groups condemn conviction of...
9/4/2018, 5:00:50 AMSeventy-six Myanmar civil society groups called on Tuesday for the release of two jailed Reuters reporters, denouncing their conviction as unfair and an assault on the right to freedom of information. ✔ REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo A court found the two journalists guilty on Monday of breaching a law on state secrets and jailed them for seven years in a landmark case seen as a test of progress toward democracy in Myanmar, which was ruled by a military junta until 2011 ✔ A police major conceded the secret information allegedly found on the reporters wasn’t actually a secret ✔ Myanmar government spokesman Zaw Htay could not be reached for comment about the verdict ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
‘I begged him not to’: He loved the CIA. And that’s what led to his death.
9/4/2018, 12:52:53 AMGeorge “Alexi” Whitney volunteered for a mission in Afghanistan, where he became one of a tiny group of CIA contractors killed in the longest war in U.S. history. ✔ In the spring of 2008, the CIA hired him as a case officer ✔ Then, the Whitneys walked alone to gravesite 11847 in Section 60 ✔ (Ian Shapira/The Washington Post) Read more: A Marine fights to prove he’s innocent of sexual misconduct ✔ For a CIA family, a deadly suicide bombing leads to painful divisions
Debating the definition of genocide will not save the Rohingya | Charles Petrie
9/4/2018, 7:19:08 AMThe time for talk is over. The international community has to act, or it could fail in Myanmar just as it failed in Rwanda, says former diplomat Charles Petrie ✔ It started well before the forced expulsions of a year ago ✔ No tangible action was taken, and more than two-thirds of the population were forced to flee to Bangladesh ✔ It is time for the world to stop debating how to categorise them and focus on finding the necessary resolve to act
Trump's Envoy Kurt Volker: US Eager to Drastically Expand Military Aid to Ukraine
9/4/2018, 4:15:53 AMWashington is upping the ante in Ukraine. Kurt Volker, US Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations, said in an interview with the Guardian published on September 1 that “Washington is ready to expand arms supplies to ✔ Kurt Volker, US Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations, said in an interview with the Guardian published on September 1 that Washington is ready to expand arms supplies to Ukraine in order to build up the country’s naval and air defense forces in the face of continuing Russian support for eastern separatists ✔ Russia has slammed the US for backing Ukraine’s violations of international law in the area
Trump warns Syria not to 'recklessly attack' Idlib province
9/4/2018, 7:08:57 AMComments by US president come as government forces prepare to launch an offensive to retake rebel-held Idlib province. ✔ The Russians and Iranians would be making a grave humanitarian mistake to take part in this potential human tragedy, Trump said in a tweet on Monday ✔ Trump has sought better relations with Russia since taking office in 2017 but the United States has been unable to rein in Moscow's military and diplomatic support for Assad ✔ WATCH: Inside Story - As Syria's final battle looms, what comes next
Pakistan defends efforts in war on terror as US cuts aid
9/4/2018, 4:14:07 AMFriction with Washington leaves opening for China ✔ This exclusion is regarded as tacit approval of the network's cross-border offensive ✔ The military also is thought to have backed Khan's party in July's general election ✔ Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are scheduled to visit Khan in Islamabad on Wednesday ✔ Try 3 months for $9 Offer ends September 30th
Trump warns Assad, Russia Iran against Idlib attack
9/4/2018, 3:29:19 AMUS President Donald Trump on Monday warned Syria against launching an attack on the country's last rebel stronghold with the help of Russia and Iran, saying the offensive could trigger a "human tragedy. ✔ ICG said Russia, whose air support would be crucial for the offensive to succeed, should understand that a bloodbath in Idlib would jeopardize its own political goals ✔ While he quickly backed away from talk of an immediate withdrawal, his underlying determination to leave Syria's seven-year war as soon as possible seems unchanged
Japan considers plan to END PACIFISM in major constitutional reform as China tensions rise
9/4/2018, 4:56:24 AMPACIFISM could be on the way out in Japan after 70 years, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe indicated yesterday in a speech to military officers, as tensions with China and North Korea continue to rise. ✔ Currently, there is significant debate on the legitimacy of the SDF, which Mr Abe describes as thoughtless criticism ✔ Last month, the Japanese Prime Minister asserted his government should submit constitutional revisions to an extraordinary Diet session expected to take place in the autumn - Diet being Japan’s legislature ✔ For the next financial year, the defence ministry has requested a record budget of 5.3trillion yen (£37.1billion)
Trump warns Assad about attacking refugees in Syrian province
9/4/2018, 7:19:11 AMPresident Trump took to Twitter on Monday to warn Syrian President Bashar al-Assad against launching an attack on the country's last rebel stronghold saying it could trigger a 'human tragedy'. ✔ Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visited Damascus to discuss plans for an upcoming summit between the leaders of Iran, Russia and Turkey, which Tehran will host on September 7 to discuss Idlib, Iran's Fars news agency reported ✔ Zarif went to Sayeda Zeinab, a shrine south of Damascus revered by Shi'ites, as his first stop on the trip, according to Fars News
North Korea's demands for economic aid push South into a corner
9/4/2018, 7:37:10 AMSouth Korea is sending envoys to Pyongyang on Wednesday ahead of Moon-Kim summit ✔ The U.S. announced additional sanctions on foreign companies using the excuse of 'illegal trade' with us ✔ © Reuters In a speech on Aug. 15, Moon said: Inter-Korean relations are not bound to North Korean nuclear issue ✔ Get unique insights on Asia, the most dynamic market in the world ✔ Try 3 months for $9 Offer ends September 30th
Founder of Haqqani militant group dies: Taliban
9/4/2018, 4:25:49 AMundefined ✔ The group, which is affiliated with the Taliban, has claimed responsibility for several recent attacks in Afghanistan, which have weakened the Kabul government and contributed to the decision by the US to commit more troops to the war ✔ The Taliban’s statement said: Just as he endured great hardships for the religion of Allah during his youth and health, he also endured long illness during his later years
The Latest: Federer down 2-1 in sets against Millman at Open
9/4/2018, 4:17:33 AMNEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local): 12 a.m. Roger Federer is in some trouble at the U.S. Open, trailing tw ✔ (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki) Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a shot to Joao Sousa, of Portugal, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Monday, Sept ✔ (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) El suizo Roger Federer devuelve un tiro del australiano Nick Kyrgios durante su partido de tercera ronda del U.S. Open el sábado 1 de septiembre de 2018 en Nueva York (AP Foto/Jason DeCrow)
The Latest: Suarez Navarro beats Sharapova at US Open
9/4/2018, 1:09:15 AMNEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local): 8:55 p.m. Carla Suarez Navarro ended Maria Sharapova's perfect record ✔ (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki) Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a shot to Joao Sousa, of Portugal, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Monday, Sept ✔ (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) El suizo Roger Federer devuelve un tiro del australiano Nick Kyrgios durante su partido de tercera ronda del U.S. Open el sábado 1 de septiembre de 2018 en Nueva York (AP Foto/Jason DeCrow)
24 of the most beautiful heritage hotels in Asia
9/4/2018, 12:06:45 AMFrom grand dames to cozy boutiques, these 24 heritage hotels from India and Sri Lanka to Singapore and China have witnessed Asia evolve over the decades. ✔ Rambagh Palace , Bhawani Singh Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302005, India; +91 141 238 5700 Tai O Heritage Hotel, Hong Kong A hidden gem in Hong Kong, Tai O Heritage Hotel sits on the far western edge of Tai O on Lantau Island ✔ Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok ; 48 Oriental Avenue, Charoenkrung, Bangkok 10500 Thailand, +66 2 659 9000
India’s government turns down disaster relief
9/4/2018, 2:58:56 AMBut a flood-hit state says it would welcome foreign aid ✔ More than a million people were displaced by the downpours ✔ He argues it is only fair for the centre to compensate the state for the foreign aid it was too proud to accept ✔ This included 86,400 cans of tuna from the Maldives, which offered $50,000 for Kerala last week but was turned away
BlacKkKlansman: The liberal blind-spots of a visionary filmmaker
9/4/2018, 6:43:58 AMIn his latest film, Spike Lee seems to be suffering from myopic provincialism. ✔ In catering to a middle-class Obama voters' audience, Spike Lee remains fatally limited to a white liberal constituency that join in laughing at David Duke and other ridiculous KKK caricatures and never see themselves implicated in the terror of Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, Stephen Miller, and the rest of their wicked company
TRUMP WARNING: Germany could cosy up with RUSSIA AND CHINA in anger at US
9/4/2018, 7:58:52 AMGERMANY could be pushed closer to Russia and China the longer Donald Trump continues as President because of his hardline political tactics, a leading diplomat has claimed. ✔ In July, a poll conducted by RTL/n-tv barometer revealed 56 percent of Germans think Europe can defend itself without the help of the US, with 84 percent thinking Mr Trump’s claims that Germany will be totally controlled by Russia because of its natural gas imports are completely outlandish
Analysis | Trump’s anti-Palestinian agenda will ultimately hurt Israel
9/4/2018, 5:11:08 AMThe White House's squeezing of the Palestinians is stoking the backlash to Israeli policies. ✔ By Ishaan Tharoor September 4 at 12:59 AM Trump's anti-Palestinian agenda will ultimately hurt Israel (Gali Tibbon) The U.N ✔ Instead we have domestic politics and ideology in their purest form dictating U.S. policy on this issue ✔ In a speech last week, Netanyahu eschewed his country’s ostensibly liberal values and offered a chilling argument that might makes right
Outgoing Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto concedes that 'peace' was not achieved
9/4/2018, 2:31:26 AMMexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, whose six-year term ends on Dec. 1, delivers his final formal address to the nation. ✔ Public opinion surveys have shown that rising crime is a near-ubiquitous concern among Mexicans, and contributed to Peña Nieto’s dismal approval ratings and the overwhelming defeat of his party in elections on July 1 ✔ And the removal of capos has fractured criminal gangs into smaller groups but not eliminated them ✔ Peña Nieto has extended a hand to the incoming administration and said Monday that he wished great success for the president-elect
Trump comes out swinging ahead of big political week
9/4/2018, 5:22:07 AMPresident Donald Trump couldn't wait to launch into the fall political season, an intense 10-week conflagration that marks a hugely consequential chapter in his turbulent presidency. ✔ Trump told Bloomberg Sessions' job was safe at least until then ✔ Before then, his administration is braced for the resumption of trade talks with Canada, following his warning to exclude the US ally and top export market from the new iteration of the North American Free Trade Agreement that he put at the center of his 2016 campaign
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