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Nov 23 2015
Six In The Morning Monday November 23
He’s not going anywhere. By BRADLEY KLAPPER Bashar Assad’s presidency looks likely to outlast Barack Obama’s. As the United States has turned its attention to defeating the Islamic State group, it has softened its stance on the Syrian leader. More than four years ago, Obama demanded that Assad leave power. Administration officials later said Assad …
Nov 22 2015
Six In The Morning Sunday November 22
ASEAN nations sign deal for economic community Group seeks freer movement of trade and capital in SE Asia and to create the world’s seventh-largest economy. 22 Nov 2015 07:45 GMT | Politics, Asia Pacific, Malaysia, China Southeast Asian nations have established a formal community that attempts to create freer movement of trade and capital in …
Nov 21 2015
Six In The Morning Saturday November 21
Paris attacks: Brussels on highest terror alert Belgium has raised its terror alert in the Brussels region to the highest level, warning of a “very serious” and “imminent” threat. The metro will be closed till at least Sunday, and the public has been warned to avoid crowds, including shopping centres and concerts, a statement said. …
Nov 20 2015
Random Japan
China’s Dynasty Warriors are here to remind Yokohama commuters how to behave Master Blaster If you take a seat on the Yokohama subway next month don’t be surprised if a warlord from China’s Three Kingdoms period advises you on proper public transport behavior. Wu leader Cao Cao showing you how to give up your seat, or legendary warrior …
Nov 20 2015
Six In The Morning Friday November 20
Convicted Israel spy Jonathan Pollard being released after 30 years By Sonia Moghe, CNN Updated 0116 GMT (0916 HKT) November 20, 2015 As a Jewish-American teen moving to South Bend, Indiana, in the 1960s, Jonathan Pollard immediately struggled to fit in. The family moved so his father, Morris Pollard, could take a job as a …
Nov 19 2015
Six In The Morning Thursday November 19
Anti-Apec protests take place in Manila Large protests are taking place on the streets on the Philippine capital, Manila, where leaders are attending the Apec regional trade summit. Hundreds of people from indigenous, student and labour groups clashed with police, who deployed water cannon. The summit has been overshadowed by territorial disputes over China’s activities …
Nov 18 2015
Six In The Morning Wednesday November 18
Paris attacks: Police in deadly swoop on apartment in northern suburb Armed police have raided a flat in the north Paris suburb of Saint Denis in an operation linked to Friday’s attacks. A woman blew herself up with a suicide belt, a prosecutor says. Some reports suggested two suspects died. Several explosions and gunfire were …