Friday, November 18, 2011

Asian headlines below the fold

The rumors that a certain person at PennState used his charity to pimp out boys is shocking, but here in Asia, the problem of sex tourism is well known.

Nicolas Kristof has another NYTimes editorial on the problem.

US Dept of Justice report HERE.

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Our lovely ex President Gloria is trying to leave the country to get more surgery on her neck. Lots of photos of her wearing a neck brace to get sympathy. She is scheduled to go to Singapore today. Will they let her leave?

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Singapore is a center for medical tourism: well trained English speaking doctors and clean hospitals.

Singapore is also where President Mugabe (of Zimbabwe) goes to get medical treatment.

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Singapore is the new Switzerland for rich presidents of poor countries.

more HERE.

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Maguindanao massacre trial: cop describes scene of the crime (and his dad dies of a heart attack from worrying about his son's safety for doing so).

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