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Singapore's riches grew under its leader, so did discontent
New York Times, Published on 15/05/2024
» SINGAPORE — Singapore was once known as an affluent and strait-laced city-state. Today, it is a glitzy international destination. It has hosted Taylor Swift concerts and Formula One-night races. And it is substantially richer, per capita, than the United States.
Trump strolls to victory in Nevada’s Republican caucuses
New York Times, Published on 09/02/2024
» LAS VEGAS — Former United States President Donald Trump glided to victory in Nevada’s Republican caucuses Thursday, an outcome all but guaranteed because he was the only major candidate on the ballot.
She's a doctor. He was a limo driver. They pitched a $30m arms deal
New York Times, Published on 06/10/2022
» NEW YORK: After falling out with his partner at a limousine company in the St. Louis suburbs, Martin Zlatev recently sought a lucrative new business opportunity: selling $30 million worth of rockets, grenade launchers and ammunition to the Ukrainian military.
Facebook’s unglamorous mistakes
New York Times, Published on 20/01/2022
» In a Facebook group for gardeners, the social network’s automated systems sometimes flagged discussions about a common backyard tool as inappropriate sexual talk.
Protesters are back, and angrier, as govt fumbles on Covid
New York Times, Published on 06/09/2021
» In air heavy with monsoonal pressure and discontent, the riot police in Bangkok unleashed rubber bullets and tear gas. Tanat Thanakitamnuay, the scion of a real estate family, stood on a truck, where he had been excoriating Thailand’s leaders for their bungled response to the pandemic.
Trial for Suu Kyi begins in secret
New York Times, Published on 16/02/2021
» The closed-door trial began in secret, with the two defendants appearing by video. The defence attorney wasn’t even aware what was happening. By the time he rushed to the court on Tuesday afternoon, it was all over, in less than an hour.
Virus fuels anti-Chinese sentiment overseas
New York Times, Published on 31/01/2020
» In Japan, the hashtag #ChineseDon’tComeToJapan has been trending on Twitter. In Singapore, tens of thousands of residents have signed a petition calling for the government to ban Chinese nationals from entering the country.
TripAdvisor flags hotels where sexual assault occurred
New York Times, Published on 10/11/2017
» Responding to what one travel expert categorised as “a wake-up call,” TripAdvisor has begun placing symbols next to hotels and resorts that have been identified as locations of sexual assault and other major concerns.
Trump video tweet shows him wrestling, beating CNN
New York Times, Published on 03/07/2017
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump posted a short video to his Twitter account on Sunday in which he is portrayed wrestling and punching a figure whose head has been replaced by the logo for CNN.
EU fines Facebook €110m over WhatsApp deal
New York Times, Published on 19/05/2017
» BRUSSELS - Europe's love affair with Facebook may be coming to an end.