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Hardline preacher finds refuge in Malaysia as extremism grows
Reuters, Published on 02/11/2017
» KUALA LUMPUR: When Zakir Naik emerged from a prominent Malaysian mosque last month fans swarmed about him, seeking selfies with the Indian Muslim televangelist whose hardline views have sparked a criminal investigation back in his home country.
The art of laughter and avenging
Spectrum, Published on 08/10/2017
» 'We won't force you to do something you don't want to. We're terrorists, not Indian parents." This is a standout joke in the hit YouTube comedic sketch "I want to quit Isis."
The rise and fall of the Islamic State group
Associated Press, Published on 17/10/2017
» BEIRUT: The Islamic State group, responsible for some of the worst atrocities perpetrated against civilians in recent history, appears on the verge of collapse.
Trial in Kim murder visits lab to examine VX-tainted clothes
Associated Press, Published on 09/10/2017
» KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian court holding the trial of two women accused of killing the estranged half-brother of North Korea's leader moved temporarily Monday to a high-security laboratory to view the VX-tainted clothes the suspects wore the day of the attack.
The Rohingya in Myanmar: How years of strife grew into a crisis
New York Times, Published on 14/09/2017
» A military crackdown against the Rohingya ethnic group has driven hundreds of thousands of men, women and children from their homes in Myanmar.
Rohingya refugees recount slaughter, burning in Myanmar
Reuters, Published on 07/09/2017
» KUTAPALONG, Bangladesh -- The villagers said the soldiers came first, firing indiscriminately. Then came civilians, accompanying the soldiers, to loot and burn.
Lychee lover cultivates living museum in heart of capital
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/09/2017
» Covering an area of seven rai on Soi 28 of Rama II Road, Poomjai Garden is designed to serve as a living museum that will reflect the way of life of fruit growers in the Bang Khunthian area.
Stars get struck for speaking out
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 13/08/2017
» The social media world has been swept in patriotic sentiment since singer Suthita "Image" Chanachaisuwan, 19, posted a complaint about Thailand's poor public transport last week. After waiting two hours to catch a bus home in Bangkok, she was driven to tweet her frustration: "What's a lousy country. It's not going to improve in 50 or even 1,000 years from now … Now shoot me."
S.Korea plans 'comfort women' museum
Kyodo News, Published on 11/07/2017
» SEOUL - South Korea's new gender equality and family minister said Monday a plan has been formed to establish a museum in Seoul to commemorate former Korean women forced into Japanese wartime brothels.
Channel 3 switching to on-demand streaming to attract young viewers
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 27/06/2017
» BEC World Plc, the operator of Channel 3, is switching from traditional broadcasting to on-demand services as the company strives to compete in the over-the-top (OTT) market and attract younger audiences.