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Russian governor resigns over deadly mall blaze
AFP, Published on 02/04/2018
» MOSCOW - The longtime governor of a Russian region where a huge mall inferno killed dozens of people -- most of them children -- resigned on Sunday after bitter criticism over his response to the tragedy.
Mission from Moscow
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 02/04/2018
» As China continues to expand its influence in Asia, and at a time when some are questioning the continuing commitment of the United States, Russia is quietly building up its presence in the region.
Keeping classic films alive
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 06/04/2018
» The colours in the Thai spy movie Operation Revenge remain as vibrant as when the film first came out 51 years ago. Likewise, the struggle for independence in the Indonesian film Barbed Wired Fence remains intact, as vivid and strong as the image of the college boys projected on the screen when it came out in 1982. These films were on the verge of disintegration when they were revived to their former glory, ready to return to where they belong.
War on drugs
News, Postbag, Published on 10/04/2018
» Re: "11 drug plants 'churn out 20m pills a day,"' (BP, April 9).
S.Africa bids emotional farewell to 'Mama Winnie' Mandela
AFP, Published on 11/04/2018
» SOWETO (SOUTH AFRICA) - Thousands of mourners flocked Wednesday to the heart of South Africa's sprawling Soweto township, a centre of anti-apartheid resistance, to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela's former wife and struggle hero Winnie Mandela.
Ex-FBI chief Comey: Trump ran White House like a 'mob boss'
AFP, Published on 13/04/2018
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Former FBI director James Comey says in a new book that President Donald Trump reminded him of a mafia boss who demanded absolute loyalty, saw the entire world against him, and lied about everything.
Ex-FBI chief Comey: Trump ran White House like a 'mob boss'
AFP, Published on 13/04/2018
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Former FBI director James Comey says in a new book that President Donald Trump reminded him of a mafia boss who demanded absolute loyalty, saw the entire world against him, and lied about everything.
Trump demands prosecution of ex-FBI chief Comey
AFP, Published on 13/04/2018
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump called for the prosecution of former FBI chief James Comey on Friday, unleashing a vitriolic response to the lawman's tell-all memoir.
Montenegro votes for new leader with pro-Western veteran tipped to win
AFP, Published on 15/04/2018
» PODGORICA (MONTENEGRO) - Montenegro goes to the polls on Sunday with pro-Western six-time former prime minister Milo Djukanovic tipped to win the presidential vote in the tiny Balkan nation aspiring to join the EU.
Morality of our rights
News, Postbag, Published on 16/04/2018
» Re: "The circle of life", (PostBag, April 12).