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2003 Iraq invasion played role in Islamic State rise: Tony Blair
(From Reuters)
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair acknowledged the 2003 invasion of Iraq played a part in the rise of the Islamic State militant group, and apologized for some mistakes in planning the war, in an interview broadcast Sunday.
However the timing of his apology sparked claims of attempted "spin" ahead of the Chilcot Inquiry findings.
Blair's decision to send troops to ...
ASIA UNHEDGED
Britain goes out on a limb to pivot with China
Britain really rolled out the red carpet this week for China’s President Xi Jinping. In addition to the usual pomp, pageantry and banquets in white tie at Buckingham Palace and the Guildhall in the City of London, there were an ...
Chinese forex official: No panic in capital outflows
"Remain calm, all is well," screamed Kevin Bacon's character in the movie Animal House as a horde of citizens runs him down trying to escape the mayhem unleashed at the end of the film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDAmPIq29ro
That image came to mind as a ...
ASIA TIMES NEWS & FEATURES
Silencing doubts, Geeta the lost Indian girl prepares to come home
(From AFP)
Accidentally stranded in Pakistan for more than a decade, the young deaf-mute woman shows off a single treasured photograph of the people she believes ...
Assad ready to hold presidential election in Syria with people’s blessing
The Syrian President Bashar Assad has agreed to hold preliminary elections in the country, on the condition the move has the backing and blessing of ...
Indian govt approves induction of women fighter pilots in IAF
(From PTI)
The first women fighter pilots would be selected from the batch which is undergoing training at the Air Force Academy, the Indian Defence Ministry ...
US patrols to raise stakes with Beijing in disputed S China Sea
(From Reuters)
US plans to send warships or military aircraft within 12 nautical miles of China's artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea, possibly within ...
Revolt against Saudi King Salman gains pace: report
Days after the International Monetary Fund gave a warning that Saudi Arabia may become bankrupt by 2020 if the government maintains its current policies, comes ...
Get ready, Asia: China’s military is rapidly catching up to America
(From the National Interest)
By Malcolm Davis
In considering Paul Dibb’s analysis on the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), I’d recommend anyone interested in the state of ...
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The looming military showdown in the South China Sea: Gertz
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After delaying for months, the Obama administration has authorized the US Pacific Command to send warships into the disputed South China Sea, and China is threatening to confront the naval presence as part of an aggressive buildup in the region…. Read More ›
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Russian bear roams Arabia’s sands, wets toes in Bosphorus
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The Russian diplomacy took two significant steps toward the Middle East during the past couple of days – engaging Saudi Arabia and sounding out Turkey. But, Turkey first. Indeed, the warm references to Russia-Turkey relations by the Kremlin chief of… Read More ›
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The blood-dimmed tide of fascism is loosed in Modi’s India
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Seldom does adrenaline flow so instinctively the moment one begins reading the morning newspapers in the Indian capital, but today is one such day. I am not entitled to claim friendship with Sudheendra Kulkarni but do have an acquaintance going… Read More ›
Fashion, Lifestyle, Sports, Travel
(From Kstylick)
Korean fashion and K-Pop style blog Kstylick writes:
"Inspire other women when it comes to choosing and wearing fashionable items by donning this Pastel Knit Dress. Styled with a contrast neckline, hem and cuffs, long sleeves, a mid-thigh length and a ... Read More
(From Kyodo)
After adopting a lifestyle that rejects material goods in favor of enriching experiences, a Tokyo-based author is spreading his mantra of minimalism to an increasingly receptive audience of young Japanese.
“I was shocked to recognize that I can live with ... Read More
South Africa thrashed India in the final and deciding one-day international at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, PTI reports.
South Africa beat India by a massive 214 runs and lifted the Paytm ODI trophy 3-2.
Rahane (87) and Dhawan (60) played ... Read More
(From Deccan Herald)
Travelling to the Indian state of Gujarat to sight the Asiatic lions in their natural habitat, we arrived at the entrance of the the Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary located at Sasan village.
Our first safari began ... Read More