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Japan’s New Stealth Fighter Jet to Conduct 50 Test Flights in 2016-17

TheDiplomat - Sun, 01/05/2016 - 22:40
Japan plans a year-long campaign to flight-test its new X-2 fifth-generation fighter technology demonstrator.

Russia Intercepts US Aircraft (Maybe) Spying on Moscow’s Newest Ballistic Missile Sub

TheDiplomat - Sun, 01/05/2016 - 22:37
A Russian MiG-31 intercepted a U.S. Navy P-8 Maritime patrol aircraft in Northeast Asia on April 21.

Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: May 1, 2016 Edition

TheDiplomat - Sun, 01/05/2016 - 22:31
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!

Wu Ming, guérilla littéraire

Le Monde Diplomatique - Sun, 01/05/2016 - 15:04
Mettre en échec la logique médiatique, accompagner les luttes altermondialistes, échafauder de nouveaux grands récits pour remplacer les mythes « toxiques » du capitalisme contemporain : la démarche du collectif d'écrivains bolonais Wu Ming connaît un grand retentissement en Italie et au-delà. / Italie, (...) / , , , , , , , , , , , , - 2015/05

Suffragettes et jujitsu

Le Monde Diplomatique - Sun, 01/05/2016 - 15:04
A l'aube du XXe siècle, le combat des suffragettes britanniques pour l'égalité civique coïncida avec l'introduction des arts martiaux japonais en Europe. L'histoire dépassant souvent la fiction, cette concomitance permit de bousculer — au sens propre — l'Etat patriarcal. / Europe, Japon, Royaume-Uni, (...) / , , , , , , , , , , , , , - 2016/02

Deflation Threatens Australia

TheDiplomat - Sun, 01/05/2016 - 10:43
The deflation disease appears to be spreading rapidly through Asia.

Despite 'positive atmosphere,' Government of Yemen suspends participation from joint peace talks

UN News Centre - Sun, 01/05/2016 - 07:00
Despite the positive atmosphere of the Yemeni peace talks which prevailed during the past few days, the United Nations envoy for Yemen announced today that the Government&#39s delegation suspended its participation in the plenary sessions because of reports received from Amran governorate.

Do Ukraine’s Leaders Understand Freedom of the Press?

Foreign Policy - Sat, 30/04/2016 - 21:22
When it comes to the treatment of journalists, Kiev is starting to look a lot like Moscow.

Taiwan Slams Malaysia’s Kowtow to China on Deportations

TheDiplomat - Sat, 30/04/2016 - 19:41
Taipei says Malaysia deported fraud suspects to Beijing “under pressure from China”.

Protesters Storm Green Zone in Baghdad

Foreign Policy - Sat, 30/04/2016 - 19:16
For the first time, Baghdad's Green Zone has been breached by protesters.

Persistance de la « nostalgérie »

Le Monde Diplomatique - Sat, 30/04/2016 - 15:09
Histoire et actualité s'épaulent dans l'ouvrage d'Alain Ruscio , à l'appui de sa thèse : si les idées coloniales sont toujours si prégnantes en France, ce serait lié au poids de leur passé. Ecrire l'histoire de l'Organisation armée secrète (OAS), c'est alors rendre visible ce qui sourd dans la société (...) / , , , , , , , - 2016/05

Cosmicomix

Le Monde Diplomatique - Sat, 30/04/2016 - 15:09
William Vollmann est une sorte de monstre tout-terrain de la littérature américaine. Reporter audacieux et romancier inspiré, très engagé, il offre régulièrement à ses lecteurs d'énormes pavés jetés dans la mare des écrits bien-pensants. Ses romans historiques (Central Europe, mille pages enchevêtrant une (...) / , , , , , , - 2016/05

Interview: Patrick Mendis

TheDiplomat - Sat, 30/04/2016 - 14:40
A discussion of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy under President Maithripala Sirisena

Australia’s Immigration Policy: So Much for the PNG ‘Solution’

TheDiplomat - Sat, 30/04/2016 - 14:28
PNG’s Manus decision exposes the fundamental ironies at the core of Australia’s immigration policy.

Why the US Should Send Biden to Taiwan

TheDiplomat - Sat, 30/04/2016 - 14:16
The inauguration of Taiwan’s next president offers a chance for the U.S. to send a signal to China.

Nepal and Its Neighbors

TheDiplomat - Sat, 30/04/2016 - 14:08
Changing dynamics between Nepal, China, and India highlight the need for deft diplomacy in Kathmandu.

On international day, UN spotlights history and power of jazz in building peace

UN News Centre - Sat, 30/04/2016 - 07:00
Jazz is a universal message of peace that harmonizes rhythm and meaning, carries values significant for every woman and man, and provides unique opportunities for mutual understanding, the top United Nations cultural official said today, as music enthusiasts around the world celebrate International Jazz Day.

Yemen talks 'moving forward towards peace', UN envoy reports

UN News Centre - Sat, 30/04/2016 - 07:00
The United Nations envoy for Yemen reported today that the latest session of peace negotiations among Yemeni parties in Kuwait &#8220went on in a positive and constructive atmosphere and reflected a mutual desire to move forward in the talks&#8221.

Unburying the Dead From the Pentagon’s Afghan Hospital Bombing

Foreign Policy - Sat, 30/04/2016 - 00:46
The Pentagon has quietly released a report on civilian casualties that it's hoping nobody will notice.

The Plot Against Puerto Rico

Foreign Policy - Sat, 30/04/2016 - 00:18
Washington set the small island up to fail. And now that the territory is on the verge of financial collapse, Congress is washing its hands of the blame.

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