How Xi Jinping has tightened his grip on China at key meeting
In his last year in office, Li Keqiang attempted to cast himself as the counterbalance to Xi Jinping’s ideological crusade. By Sunday, it was clear he had failed.
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Why Are Russians Buying Real Estate in Phuket?
The Thai beach resort is viewed as a safe haven for overseas investment.
Pope John Paul II covered up child abuse as cardinal in Poland, says report – FRANCE 24 English
Pope John Paul II covered up child abuse as cardinal in Poland, says report FRANCE 24 EnglishView Full Coverage on Google News
Poland divided after documentary alleges John Paul II hid paedophilia – Euronews
Poland divided after documentary alleges John Paul II hid paedophilia EuronewsSaint John Paul II accused of protecting pedophiles, fueling debate over late pope’s “fast-track” to sainthood CBS NewsPoland: Parliament defends John P…
Egypt sentences human rights activists to prison on terrorism charges
Human rights groups called the trial unfair. Egypt on Sunday sentenced 14 people, including rights activists, to prison terms ranging between five and 15 years on terrorism-related charges.
Netanyahu justifies strikes on nuclear facilities
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims nothing prohibits Israel from striking an Iranian nuclear facility to “defend” itself
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Why Indonesia is Backing Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Bid
In less than a decade, Timor-Leste has gone from being a “pebble” in Indonesia’s shoe to a “good neighbor” of its former ruler.
Small plane crashes in New York
A small plane has crashed in a Long Island neighbourhood in New York.
Cosmonaut Stranded on Mir in 1991 Now Heads Rescue Mission to ISS
An anonymous readers this surprising story from Mashable:
When a Russian spaceship docked as a lifeboat for three stranded men at the International Space Station in February, one may have wondered if Sergei Krikalev, heading the rescue mission, felt a…
Indonesian Judicial Body to Review Controversial Election Ruling
Last week, a district court ordered the country’s election commission to cease all election preparations, potentially delaying next year’s polls.