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Throwing the cat among the pigeons
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 30/09/2018
» The rapidly increasing numbers of pigeons (nok pilab) has ruffled a few official feathers in Bangkok. There was bit of a flap after authorities warned that citizens caught feeding the birds would face a stiff fine, explaining the pigeons were spreading disease. These birds divide opinion, some calling them "rats with wings", others more generously "doves without the PR".
Media freedom in the dock in Myanmar
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 03/09/2018
» Two Myanmar reporters are about to hear whether they are to spend the next 14 years in jail for courageously carrying out their jobs.
Agility key to winning financial services
Business, Published on 12/06/2018
» In this digital age, personal banking has been redefined and the playing field has expanded. Traditional banking services such as payments, money transfers, remittances and even personal loans are now available through mobile banking services, peer-to-peer (P2P) applications, QR codes and other financial technology innovations.
US Army launches war games on NATO's eastern flank
AFP, Published on 03/06/2018
» VILNIUS: Some 18,000 troops from 19 mostly NATO countries began annual US-led military exercises in Poland and the Baltic states on Sunday to boost combat readiness on the alliance's eastern flank as it faces an increasingly assertive Russia.
Beijing's South China Sea building fuels fears
News, Published on 26/05/2018
» At first glance from above it looks like any clean and neatly planned small town, complete with sports grounds, neat roads and large civic buildings.
US set for deeply controversial Jerusalem embassy move
AFP, Published on 14/05/2018
» JERUSALEM: The US moves its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem later Monday after months of global outcry, Palestinian anger and exuberant praise from Israelis over President Donald Trump's decision tossing aside decades of precedent.
Trump's Iran nuclear decision strains US-Europe ties
Oped, John Lloyd, Published on 14/05/2018
» Does Europe still have a partner, a big brother across the water? One which can be a scold, a nag, an annoyance, a puzzle -- but which has always been there for it? A partner that is also a protector, with a military and security network of unrivalled power and reach? Is the United States still that partner?
Israelis march, bask in pro-US fervour ahead of embassy move
AFP, Published on 14/05/2018
» JERUSALEM - Israelis basked in national pride and pro-American fervour Sunday as tens of thousands marched in Jerusalem, a day ahead of the controversial US embassy move to the disputed city.
Israelis march, bask in national pride ahead of US embassy move
AFP, Published on 13/05/2018
» JERUSALEM: Israelis basked in national pride and prepared for a Jerusalem march expected to draw tens of thousands Sunday, a day ahead of the controversial US embassy move to the disputed city.
Myanmar cop describes ‘trap’ to arrest reporter of atrocity
Associated Press, Published on 20/04/2018
» YANGON: A Myanmar police chief ordered officers to "trap" a Reuters reporter arrested in December, telling them to meet the journalist at a restaurant and give him "secret documents", prosecution witness Police Captain Moe Yan Naing told a court on Friday.