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Liberal Youth Swipes Right in Bali Bali is known for its quaint, pristine beaches complemented by its mystical culture and the warm hospitality of its people. It is the ideal place for 30 liberal youth delegates from 12 countries to convene and discuss climate change advocacy, the power of social media, and the importance of capacity-building and international cooperation. Photos: |
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United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called on Myanmar to improve living conditions for its Rohingya Muslim minority on Tuesday, ahead of peace talks between leader Aung San Suu Kyi and many of the country’s ethnic armed rebel groups. Read more: |
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Millions of Hong Kongers go to the polls Sunday to elect the city’s parliament… sort of. Read more: |
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President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) pledged Tuesday that the government budget for food safety will be increased by 50 percent for 2017 to strengthen the country’s food safety management and inspection system.
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Cambodia National Rescue Party acting president Kem Sokha will not attend his trial next week, his daughter and party official Kem Monovithya told supporters in the US, while also raising the prospect of demonstrations in the event of her father’s arrest. Read more: |
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CALD Youth and IFLRY organized a joint workshop on climate change in Bali, Indonesia. The participants were from across Asia, together with four IFLRY representatives: President Pauline Kastermans, Secretary General Tone Bjørndal, Vice President Sven Gerst and Climate Change Programme Manager, Justin Kaiser. |
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Christiane Amanpour speaks to Philippine Senator Leila de Lima, who is investigating extrajudicial killings in the drug war. |
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BURMA Ban Ki-moon meets with Aung San Suu Kyi |
HONG KONG Democratic Party losses may mean Hongkongers have lost faith in moderate path, says former chairman August 12 2016 http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/2002948/democratic-party-losses-may-mean-hong-kong-people-have-lost Democratic Party: Young ‘squabs’ ready to take flight May 10 2016 http://harbourtimes.com/2016/05/10/democratic-party-young-squabs-ready-to-take-flight/
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