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Honduras risks becoming ‘lawless killing zone’ for human rights defenders – UN expert

UN News Centre - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 21:38
An independent United Nations expert on the situation of human rights defenders today urged the Government of Honduras “to take immediate and concrete actions, or risk turning the country into a lawless killing zone for human rights defenders.”

AlphaGo and the Clash of Civilizations

Foreign Policy - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 21:35
When a computer beat a Go grandmaster, some in China saw the match as a battle between Western technology and Eastern culture.

UN chief concerned that political will to end racial discrimination ‘is under threat’

UN News Centre - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 21:34
Fifteen years after a landmark document to combat racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia was adopted in Durban, South Africa, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said he is concerned that the political will that existed then is under threat.

Sweden Wants to Stop Live American Lobsters From Entering Europe

Foreign Policy - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 21:29
Europe has quite an appetite for Maine lobsters. Sweden wants to see that change.

Putin’s Master Plan for Syria

Foreign Policy - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 21:20
The Kremlin isn't withdrawing from the war-torn country, it's hoping to translate its recent gains into a diplomatic victory.

Vietnam’s Quest for a Greenwater Navy

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 20:47
Despite the recent headlines, Vietnam still has a lot of ground to cover to establish a revitalized and balanced navy.

Iraq: UN and partners race to reach thousands fleeing areas west of Ramadi

UN News Centre - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 20:16
The United Nations relief wing today reported that humanitarian partners are rushing to provide emergency assistance to an estimated 35,000 people who have been newly displaced in hard-to-reach areas west of Ramadi.

Labor Unrest: Why China Is Foot-Dragging on Economic Reforms

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 20:13
Now that China must make its economy market-oriented, it needs to remember its socialist roots more than ever.

Why Talk of Federalism Won’t Help Peace in Syria

Foreign Policy - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 20:09
The chaos in Syria is prompting some to look to federalism as a solution. But that’s a word that peace negotiators have every reason to avoid.

The Pentagon Wasted $500 Million Training Syrian Rebels. It’s About to Try Again.

Foreign Policy - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 20:05
Despite the disaster of the previous train and equip program, U.S special forces are ready to launch a new effort to find local fighters capable of taking on ISIS.

UN human rights office ‘deeply troubled’ by arrest of social media activist in Bahrain

UN News Centre - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 18:57
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) today said it is deeply troubled by the arrest on Monday in Bahrain of the social media activist and human rights defender, Zainab Al Khawaja, who was detained along with her one-and-a-half year old son.

Sino-US Cooperation Over North Korea Is Now More Important Than Ever

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 18:52
No matter how distasteful, Beijing and Washington have a vested interest in stable relations with Pyongyang.

Snoop Dogg Isn’t in Romania, But That Doesn’t Mean You Shouldn’t Be!

Foreign Policy - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 18:02
Snoop Dogg accidentally said he was in Romania this week. Now Romanians are encouraging others to visit.

IMF Chief Lagarde Just Endorsed This Radical Policy Once Thought Impossible

Foreign Policy - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 17:17
IMF chief Christine Lagarde endorsed use of negative interest rates, a radical idea most thought was impossible.

Theater: The True Asymmetric Power of Terrorism

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 16:39
The influence of emotion is the true asymmetric power of terrorism.

Indonesia Adds 4 Uyghur Militants to Most-Wanted List

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 16:17
Beijing warns that the East Turkestan Islamic movement is "intensifying" efforts to infiltrate Indonesia.

Confronting Obesity in Asia’s Cities

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 16:15
Obesity is a growing crisis that governments cannot afford to ignore.

Testing the Chinese ‘Myth’ About Freedom of Navigation

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 15:58
Has China, in fact, sought to restrict the freedom of navigation interest?

How Korea Is Conquering Myanmar, One Soap Opera at a Time

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 14:37
The "Korean Wave" comes to Myanmar.

Coming This Spring: a CASA-1000 Photo-Op

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/03/2016 - 13:55
Pakistan says the “opening ceremony” will be in May, but no word on the project’s massive hurdles.

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