malaysia’s reformers stumble – asia sentinel

The World Bank projects slowing gross domestic product growth at 4.7 percent in 2019 and with Bank Islam Malaysia chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid warning that the economy could go into recession this year.  . ... Richard Malanjum, 65, a Christian member of the Kadazandusun tribe in..

tehran times

TEHRAN - European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini recently announced that if there were no European efforts, the nuclear deal with Iran would be eliminated! ..

positive political change in chicago?

Several progressive challengers entered the race to succeed Mayor Rahm Emanuel, former congressman, Obama chief of staff and investment banker known as Mayor 1%, serving the city's privileged class, disdainful of its ordinary mass majority.. ..

farsnews

TEHRAN - Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said on Tuesday that his independent approach is the main reason behind the animosity of Tehran's foes... ..

‘the government is against federalism’

How do you comment on the newly registered Nepal Police and Provincial Police Bill as the bill, many say, intends to make the chief district officers more powerful than the provincial governments.. There has been lot of criticism, even from the chief ministers representing Nepal..

the fascinating spell cast by weasels

The chief, the big man, the fascinating woman, the glamorous celebrity, the rich mogul, the powerful politician, while all standard vintage people without their accoutrements of prestigious (magical) power, magnetically attract many people wishing to surrender passively to the perceived superior..

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