Wednesday, May 16, 2018
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Kabul’s worried Shiite minority reconsiders voting after deadly attack - Washington Post
On Friday, Mohammad Jawad Qasemi, an unemployed computer technician, gathered with his family and friends to read from the Koran. They decided that all those over 18, both women and men, would sign up on Sunday to vote in parliamentary elections this October.
Six past mistakes Trump can avoid in talks with North Korea - The HIll
The Trump administration’s guiding philosophy for negotiating with North Korea is to “not repeat the mistakes of past administrations.” With the summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un now set for June 12 in Singapore, it is important to identify these past mistakes and how to avoid them.
Rebuttal of letter on Akiba issue - Japan Times
A letter to the editor in the April 20 edition by Bradley Roberts and Keith Payne attempts to “set the record straight” on Vice Foreign Minister Takeo Akiba’s presentation to a U.S. congressional commission on the U.S. nuclear umbrella for Japan in 2009. Akiba reportedly responded favorably to a U.S. proposal to construct a nuclear...
Farooq Kathwari Receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor - Globe Newswire
Ethan Allen chairman, president and CEO, Farooq Kathwari, was awarded the 2018 Ellis Island Medal of Honor on May 12 at a gala celebration at Ellis Island.
Opinion: Can aid organizations really be part of social movements? - Devex
I have heard much talk of movements in the aid and development sector of late. It is no wonder that the hundreds of thousands of people who work for aid agencies, NGOs, and contractors have been moved to think about the role of movements. The past years’ elections in wealthy...
South Sudan in Focus - VOA
The high-level revitalization forum opens its next round of talks in Addis Ababa; President Salva Kiir holds South Sudanese officers responsible for rising crime rates across the country; and health officials take measures to prevent the Ebola virus from reaching South Sudan.
Justice Minister meets with representatives of US Institute of Peace - UzDaily
Minister of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan Ruslanbek Davletov met with representatives of the US Peace Institute in Washington, USA. The US Peace Institute is an independent national organization, which carries out activities aimed at preventing and resolving conflicts, maintaining peace and stability.
Trump Administration Moves Forward With Historic Summit Despite Doubt From North Korea - NPR
The Trump administration says it is moving ahead with plans for the president to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore next month. North Korea has cast doubts on the summit happening, complaining about some of the things President Trump's aides are saying and complaining about U.S.-South Korean joint military exercises. NPR's Michele Kelemen has the latest.
Seize This Moment for Afghan Peace Talks - Defense One
Visiting Kabul last month, I found the hot topic of conversation around the city was the growing hope for a peace process with the Taliban. Even though the fighting continues, nearly all serious observers believe a political settlement in Afghanistan is the only plausible alternative to open-ended war. So while Taliban leaders over...
Back in the Big Apple - Newsweek Pakistan
The Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) returned to Asia Society New York for a third year on May 12, exploring contemporary Pakistan through artists, writers, and commentators. The festival aimed to present American audiences with a more nuanced view of Pakistan and included discussions on fiction and nonfiction writing...