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Trump, Brexit and voter discontent
News, Published on 16/12/2016
» The big question in Asian countries right now is what lesson to take from Donald Trump's victory in the United States' presidential election, and from the United Kingdom's Brexit referendum, in which British voters opted to leave the European Union. Unfortunately, the focus is not where it should be: geopolitical change.
America needs both nationalism and globalism
News, Clive Crook, Published on 28/11/2016
» Attaching labels to people is all the rage in the US. Current favourites include "nationalist" and "globalist". Those designations aren't much use -- and not just because people don't like being labelled. The bigger problem is that the categories aren't mutually exclusive. Moderate nationalist sentiment and outward-looking liberalism can overlap. In America, especially, to be partly nationalist and partly globalist comes naturally. It's what you'd expect of a nation of immigrants.
'Woodstock for Geezers': Baby boomers unite for rock icons
AFP, Published on 08/10/2016
» INDIO (UNITED STATES) - Some fans rarely go to shows these days; others sport recent tour T-shirts. But one idea unites the graying crowd at this weekend's concert of rock all-stars -- this may be the last chance to see their musical heroes.
Olympic gold, father's memory inspire Rose at Ryder Cup
AFP, Published on 29/09/2016
» CHASKA (UNITED STATES) - Justin Rose will draw inspiration from his late father Ken's memory as well as his Rio Olympic gold medal when the Ryder Cup tees off Friday at Hazeltine.
Gasquet wins all-French affair to advance
AFP, Published on 25/08/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Top seeded Richard Gasquet defeated French compatriot Stephane Robert in straight sets 6-1, 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Tour's Winston-Salem Open.
Breath of Life
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 04/07/2016
» The floor of the spacious Shangri-La Suite is neatly covered with large expanses of soft white cloth. All of the furniture except one sofa and few chairs are being removed to make room for dozens of devotees here to catch a glimpse of their Avatar.
'Hunger Games' studio Lionsgate to buy Starz for $4.4 bn
AFP, Published on 30/06/2016
» NEW YORK - Lionsgate, the Hollywood studio known for its "Hunger Games" film franchise, said Thursday it reached a deal to buy the Starz pay television group for $4.4 billion.
The lessons of Brexit
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 27/06/2016
» The world held its breath last week for one of the most widely anticipated events in years as nearly 33 million Britons went to the polling booths to decide on the fate of their country and possibly the 60-year old European Union.
Chinese freighter inaugurates newly expanded Panama Canal
AFP, Published on 26/06/2016
» AGUA CLARA (PANAMA) - A giant Chinese-chartered freighter nudged its way into the expanded Panama Canal on Sunday to mark the completion of nearly a decade of work forecast to boost global trade.
Sanders vows to 'work together' with Clinton
AFP, Published on 10/06/2016
» WASHINGTON - Thwarted presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders refused Thursday to bow out before the final Democratic primary next week, but said he would meet rival Hillary Clinton soon to foster party unity in the battle against Donald Trump.