Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Calls US Ambassador ‘Gay Son of a Whore’ | TIME
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Category: Southern Central Asia,
Local execs on Duterte drug list: Shocked, confused, families in tears
Shocked, dumbfounded, hurt. In so many words, local government officials and other individuals in the Visayas named by President Duterte as among those involved in illegal drugs denied the allegations and sought an investigation of the “unfortunate” and “disconcerting” charges to clear their names.
Local execs on Duterte drug list: Shocked, confused, families in tears | Inquirer News
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Rodrigo Duterte, Philippine President, Links 150 Public Servants to Drugs
He named judges, mayors, lawmakers, military personnel and police officers and gave them 24 hours to surrender for investigation or be “hunted” down.
Rodrigo Duterte, Philippine President, Links 150 Public Servants to Drugs – The New York Times
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In Modi Land, Not All Victims Of Cow Vigilantism Are Created Equal
The PM is the rakshak of Dalits, or at least their votes. On the other hand, the family of Mohammad Akhlaq can fend for themselves.
In Modi Land, Not All Victims Of Cow Vigilantism Are Created Equal
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Experts explain: Why the Thai ‘yes’ vote is not so strange
For those who believe in democratic governments and self-rule, it would seem to be the political equivalent of shooting yourself in the foot.
Experts explain: Why the Thai ‘yes’ vote is not so strange – The Washington Post
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Outcry as Hundreds Killed in Philippines Drug Crackdown
Death toll estimates range from 420 to over 700
Outcry as Hundreds Killed in Philippines Drug Crackdown | TIME
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Malaysia’s new security law raises rights concerns
A new security law giving Malaysia’s prime minister sweeping new powers prompts concerns it could restrict human rights and stifle democracy.
Malaysia’s new security law raises rights concerns – BBC News
uh-oh….
White House calls for Malaysian transparency in wake of fund scandal
The White House urged Malaysia on Thursday to demonstrate good governance and a transparent business climate, a day after U.S. prosecutors sued to try and seize US$1 billion in assets they said were bought with money stolen from a state development fund.
White House calls for Malaysian transparency in wake of fund scandal – Channel NewsAsia
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Asian Americans are crowdsourcing a letter to explain Black Lives Matter to their families
Young Asian Americans are joining forces on the Web to craft a letter to their immigrant families about why Black Lives Matter matters.
Asian Americans are crowdsourcing a letter to explain Black Lives Matter to their families
ohmigawd, verklempt!
Anti-Extremist Scholar Escapes Deadly Attack in Bangladesh
Four killed in battle near site where 300,000 Muslims celebrated end of Ramadan; Imam, who was unharmed, denounces violence that ‘distorts the Quran’
Anti-Extremist Scholar Escapes Deadly Attack in Bangladesh
Jeezus
Devotees block arrest of Dhammakaya temple abbot
Police in Thailand raid the huge and influential Dhammakaya temple, but devotees block the arrest of its abbot, who is wanted on corruption charges.
Thailand: Devotees block arrest of Dhammakaya temple abbot – BBC News
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Interior minister: Red shirt fraud centre ‘illegal’
The red-shirt United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship’s (UDD) launch of a centre to monitor fraud in the Aug 7 referendum on the draft constitution probably contravenes the regime’s orders, Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda said Tuesday.
Interior minister: Red shirt fraud centre ‘illegal’
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Bangladesh Hindu priest murdered by militants
A Hindu priest in Bangladesh is killed by Islamist militants, in the third fatal attack on minorities in the past two days.
Bangladesh Hindu priest murdered by militants – BBC News
Oy….
Duterte warns vs irresponsible mining
IRRESPONSIBLE mining must stop as it is destroying the land of promise, the incoming President Rodrigo Duterte said in his speech during the “One Love, One Nation #DU31 Thanksgiving Party” evening of Saturday, June 4. Speaking before an estimated 300,000 people who attended the Saturday night party at the Davao Crocodile Park, Duterte dared the mining industry players in Davao to “shape up,” otherwise he will force them to shift to other businesses.
Kill drug dealers and I’ll give you a medal, says Philippines president
Addressing huge crowd, Rodrigo Duterte, president-elect, urges DIY law enforcement and threatens to humiliate police generals
Kill drug dealers and I’ll give you a medal, says Philippines president
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Top Bangladesh policeman’s wife killed
Suspected militants in Bangladesh kill the wife of a senior police officer investigating a spate of murders committed by Islamists, officials say.
Top Bangladesh policeman’s wife killed – BBC News
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President Obama ate $6 noodles in Hanoi with Anthony Bourdain – Vox
President Obama ate $6 noodles in Hanoi with Anthony Bourdain – Vox
Ahhhh, POTUS, it is such a pleasure watching you get it right.
Thailand bans tourists from three more islands
The waters off Koh Khai Nok, Koh Khai Nui and Koh Khai Nai are renowned for their colourful coral displays and are popular with day-trippers from nearby Phuket, but the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) claims that up to 80 per cent of reefs there have been degraded and has decided to ban tourists from visiting them.
Thailand bans tourists from three more islands
good job, Thailand!
Obama to Asians worried about U.S. election: It’s going to be OK
U.S. President Barack Obama sought on Wednesday to ease growing Asian worries about the raucous election campaign to succeed him which has been dominated by the incendiary rhetoric of mogul Donald Trump, now the Republican Party’s nominee.
Obama to Asians worried about U.S. election: It’s going to be OK | Reuters
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Filipino children of U.S. sailors and soldiers have mixed feelings on American return
A new U.S. military presence could lead to another generation of kids who’ll be left behind.
sigh….
No wedding tents for child marriages, Indian suppliers vow
Suppliers of wedding tents may not be the most obvious allies in the battle to prevent child marriage, but in India’s Rajasthan state they have come together to tackle some of the highest rates of early marriage in the country.
No wedding tents for child marriages, Indian suppliers vow
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Here’s What Happened When A Nonprofit Group Gave Cameras To Nepali Earthquake Survivors
They lost family, friends and cultural touchstones in the disaster of April 2015. Now they’re doing “photo therapy.”
Sigh… The habit of human spirit to seek paths to resilience is such a wonder to behold sometimes.
Myanmar parliament approves Aung San Suu Kyi ‘PM-like’ role
Myanmar’s parliament passes a bill that gives Aung San Suu Kyi a role similar to that of prime minister, despite a boycott by unelected military lawmakers.
Myanmar parliament approves Aung San Suu Kyi ‘PM-like’ role – BBC News
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