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Anger simmers in Philippines over Duterte's drug war
MANILA (Reuters) - Mourners at the funeral of a Philippine man who police shot dead protested his innocence on Sunday, the latest sign of rising anger over President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody campaign to stamp out drugs.<p>More than 12,500 people, many small-time drug users and dealers, have been …
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Halong BayTom Ka Gai Rice- Thai Coconut Rice
Tom Ka Gai Rice- Ginger Coconut Rice With Chicken<p>Tom Ka Gai Rice Garnished with Cilantro and Thai Peppers<p>Tom Ka Gai Khoa is a recipe I figured out …
Thai FoodAmos Yee’s journey to the West
AUGUST 20 — So, Amos Yee is in jail. The outspoken young videographer, dissident, loudmouth, misguided youth (depending on who you speak to) is …
Lee Kuan YewDuterte drug war: Manila's brutal nightshift
Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs saw its bloodiest 24 hours on 15 August, with 32 people killed in raids. In December 2016 BBC Stories spent a night on the streets with Raffy Lerma, a photo-journalist documenting the nightly killings in the Philippines' government's war on</i> …
PhilippinesMalaysia apologizes to Indonesia over flag blunder at regional games
KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA (Reuters) - Malaysia has apologized to Indonesia over the upside down printing of the Indonesian flag in a souvenir guidebook handed out at the opening of the Southeast Asian Games.<p>The mistake, spotted at the opening of the games in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, on …
IndonesiaHow the A-4 Skyhawk Ruled the Sky
Modern jet fighters continue to grow ever more complicated and more fantastically expensive. But some of the most influential aircraft in history …
Military HistoryThe Best Rooftop Bars to Grab a Drink at in Hong Kong
It’s no secret that the food and nightlife in Hong Kong is outrageously good. As the name of my website suggests, I’m a sucker for Yoga, a healthy …
Hong KongSingapore outlines plan to 'catch up' on becoming cashless society | ZDNet
With six in 10 transactions still involving cash and cheques, Singapore lags behind other cities in e-payments, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, …
Lee Hsien LoongNow people are curious to go to Margarita Fores’ restos; guess why
Dr. Vicki Belo and Dr. Hayden Kho at a recent casual dinner, with the bride-to-be wearing her engagement ring. —THELMA SAN JUAN<p>We ran into Margarita …
PhilippinesThailand, Indonesia inseparable after matchday three
With two rounds remaining in Group B, Thailand and Indonesia are now tied on points, goal difference, goals scored & conceded, as well as head-to-head<p>BY <b>ZULHILMI ZAINAL Follow on Twitter</b><p>After the 2017 SEA Games men's football competition rested on Saturday to give way to the opening ceremony, it …
SoccerRepublicans alarmed and ‘taken aback’ at White House’s flaccid response Bannon threats: report
In a <i>Washington Post</i> story about the departure of White House chief strategist Stephen K. Bannon and his return to the “alt-right” web platform …
Liberal ViewNational Day Rally: New parking app to replace coupons, ease parking hassles
SINGAPORE: It’s an almost 40-year solution – using coupons to pay for parking, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day Rally speech …
SingaporeYou'll Only Need P700 to Enjoy This Gorgeous Batangas Getaway
IMAGE FACEBOOK/Nikki Chinn Reyes<p>Batangas is well-loved for its churches, coffee, and most of all, its resorts and beaches. And just recently, thanks …
PhilippinesLOOK: ‘Game of Thrones’ star Emilia Clarke proves she’s Queen of Instagram
<i>[Editor’s note: Spoilers ahead!]</i><p>For the past six years, Emilia Clarke has successfully portrayed Daenerys Targaryen as both a kind and fearless …
Game of ThronesErap to toughen up anti-drug education amid killings in Manila
Amid the rising death toll of criminals and drug suspects including minors in Manila, Mayor Joseph "Erap" Estrada said he would strengthen the city's …
ManilaKian was 'drug courier' for dad, uncles: Dela Rosa
MANILA - Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Ronald dela Rosa said Grade 11 student Kian Loyd Delos Santos served as a drug courier for his own …
PhilippinesTrump to address nation on new Afghan strategy
President Donald Trump will announce his decision on America’s strategy in Afghanistan in an address to US troops and the nation Monday night, almost …
South AsiaToronto's Filipino community celebrates with song and adobo at Taste of Manila festival
Organizers call it the largest Filipino cultural event outside the Philippines<p>In Toronto's Little Manila this weekend, barbecue, adobo and karaoke …
PhilippinesSEA Games: Gilas cadets survive Thailand
KUALA LUMPUR—Under siege, Gilas Pilipinas relied on its individual brilliance — and not much on teamwork — to pull off an 81-74 victory over Thailand …
PhilippinesTrump to address nation on Afghanistan, South Asia
President Trump will address the nation on Monday night in a prime-time address on his plans for Afghanistan and South Asia, the White House …
North Korea10 sentenced to death for attempting to assassinate Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
Ten militants were on Sunday sentenced to death and nine others jailed for 20 years each by a court in Bangladesh for attempting to assassinate Prime …
South AsiaLiving With The Locals In Tansen, Nepal
Of all the experiences I was most nervous about in Nepal, I have to say, doing a homestay (i.e. staying with a local family) was probably one of the …
Asia Travel5 ISIL members "neutralized" while attempting to cross border, Turkish PM says - DIPLOMACY
DIPLOMACY >5 ISIL members ‘neutralized’ while attempting to cross border, Turkish PM says<p>ANKARA<p>Five Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) …
TurkeyPhilippines: Rodrigo Duterte's Drug War Photos
Since Duterte took office in late June, more than 6,000 people have been killed in his campaign to purge the Philippines of illegal drugs and those …
PhilippinesWreckage of World War II US warship found in Philippine Sea
Civilian researchers say they have located the wreck of the USS Indianapolis, the World War II heavy cruiser that played a critical role in the …
PhilippinesIndonesia was supposed to be embracing freedom. What happened? | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post
It’s been nearly two decades since Indonesian dictator Suharto was toppled in a people-led revolution that was supposed to put the country on the …
IndonesiaIs China trying to fan anti-India feeling in Nepal by heavily investing in projects?
China has invested in as many as 125 projects of the 341 that Nepal houses in total, while India owns only 23.<p>China is a step ahead of India when it …
India NewsSix Regenerated Old Spaces in Taipei
<i>All photos are courtesy of Good Eye Taipei.</i><p>Taiwan has been under the rule of many different regimes. With each shift in power, part of its architectural heritage has been torn down or repurposed. Shifts in the nation’s economical center also caused once prosperous areas to become uninhabited and …
TaipeiSingaporeans can use passport scanners at Thailand's Suvarnabhumi airport
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans flying to Thailand can now use the Automated Gate (Auto Gate) at Suvarnabhumi Airport to enter the country, the Royal Thai …
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