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Iranians close ranks against Trump
News, Published on 17/10/2017
» Iranians quickly closed ranks against a hawkish new US approach to Tehran, but Iran's powerful hardliners are set to exploit the latest dispute with Washington to weaken domestic rivals who are open to the West, analysts and insiders say.
Will Trump derail Obama's legacy in SEA?
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 17/10/2017
» As the administration of US President Donald Trump enters its tenth month, one of the most frequently asked questions is whether he will try to take down his predecessor's legacy in Southeast Asia. The answer is both no, and yes.
US challenges Unesco again
News, Editorial, Published on 17/10/2017
» For a group dedicated to international science and education, Unesco generates more controversy than almost any other part of the United Nations. Now, the United States has quit Unesco, for the second time in 33 years. Fifteen years after it rejoined Unesco and officially ended a tiff about pro-Soviet ideological balance, Washington is out again. This time, Israel also walked out, but the big hit is from the United States, which provides 22% of Unesco's funding.
Floods under control? Don't buy the hype
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 17/10/2017
» Will Bangkok see major floods again? That question has been on the mind of many city dwellers after an overnight deluge last weekend gave rise to rumours that more heavy rain is on the way plus a familiar yet unsettling warning for people to move their belongings to higher ground.