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U.S. upgrades Malaysia in annual human trafficking report
The United States is upgrading Malaysia from the lowest tier on its list of worst human trafficking centers, U.S. sources said on Wednesday, a move that could smooth the way for an ambitious U.S.-led free-trade deal with the Southeast Asian nation and 11 other countries...
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What’s known, unknown in money trail to Najib’s accounts
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is facing the toughest challenge to his leadership as pressure mounts over allegations that billions of ringgit were channelled into his personal accounts... -
Obama To Upgrade Malaysia On Human Rights Despite Mass Graves
The Obama administration will remove Malaysia from its official list of the world's worst human trafficking offenders, according to Reuters, a move human rights advocates fear will damage U.S. credibility... -
6 chapters of TPP pact still unresolved
Of the 31 chapters of a proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact, six are expected to require “political settlement” at a ministerial meeting, according to Japanese government sources.... -
Cato: Boost support for TPP by rethinking ISDS
President Obama’s approach to trade policy has not been particularly adroit. After running for office as a protectionist, he later decided to support freer trade, but never found a way to explain that shift to most of the Democratic Party...
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