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Singapore’s Claim as a Street-Food Hub Riles Malaysians
The city-state is bidding for Unesco recognition for dishes like chicken rice, nasi lemak and curry laksa that are also served in Malaysia.
Lion Air jet’s airspeed indicator malfunctioned on 4 flights
Lion Air has said a technical problem with the jet was fixed after problems with the Bali to Jakarta flight.
Saudis Sent Experts to Remove Evidence of Khashoggi’s Killing, Turkey Says
Turkish officials said a Saudi chemist and toxicologist were part of a cleanup team sent to Istanbul, under the guise of helping with the investigation.
Exclusive: Iran open to talks with US if Trump changes approach to nuclear deal, top diplomat says
Iran’s top diplomat told USA TODAY his government would consider fresh diplomacy if there were sufficient “foundations for a fruitful dialogue.”
You Can See What? Neighbors Take Tate Modern to Court Over Privacy
Owners of luxury apartments near the London museum have sued over a viewing platform they say offers a “relentless” invasion of privacy.
China Seeks Allies as Trump’s Trade War Mounts. It Won’t Be Easy.
President Xi Jinping kicks off a Shanghai event showing a growing Chinese appetite to buy from the rest of the world. Even critics of the U.S. have doubts.
Belgians Open Homes, and Hearts, to Migrants
Thousands of Belgians, angry with government policy, are volunteering to feed and house asylum seekers. “I feel ashamed of my country,” one says.
Virgin Australia Airline Seeks to Thank Veterans for Their Service. Vets Say, ‘No, Thanks.’
Australian military veterans said that Virgin Australia’s offer to give them priority boarding was un-Australian. Others said the policy was “too American.”
Animal rights gone too far? California voters will decide on Proposition 12 chicken cage ban
Proposition 12 would mandate that egg-laying chickens nolonger be caged. It would also require more space for veal calves and pregnant pigs.