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ISTANBUL (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan told the heads of NATO and Sweden on Saturday that Nordic countries must take binding steps to address Turkey's concerns and overcome its opposition to their membership bids, Turkish state media reported. Sweden and Finland applied for NATO membership in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But Ankara surprised allies … [Read more...] about Erdogan tells Sweden, NATO leaders that Turkey awaits steps for NATO bids

Unlike shophouses, walk-up apartments generally don't have the advantage of a pretty facade. And it's often a great example of don't judge a book by its cover as what's on the inside can often be a whole new world altogether. However, some of its drawbacks can deter most people these days. For example, having to walk up and down the stairs to and from their unit can be tiring … [Read more...] about Inside a 1960s walk-up apartment transformed into a charming playful home

Thousands of dogs started competing Monday (June 20) towards the best in show prize at the illustrious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (June 18-22, at Lyndhurst Estate, Tarrytown New York). To the casual viewer, the annual exhibition of dressed-up handlers leading well-mannered dogs around a ring might seem like a stilted walk in the park, but there's more than that to … [Read more...] about Dog show 101: What’s what at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show

SONGKHLA: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department will step up checks at border gates to curb the smuggling of cannabis, including products containing banned substances, into Malaysia. Bukit Kayu Hitam Customs Department enforcement chief Suhaila Mohamad Noor said the department would increase the inspection of vehicles and passengers crossing the border to avoid the entry of … [Read more...] about More Customs checks at M’sia-Thai border to weed out cannabis smuggling

KUALA LUMPUR: The solution to the Myanmar refugee crisis lies in their home country, not anywhere else, says a United Nations special rapporteur. "Refugees from Myanmar are here (in Malaysia) because they were forced to come here,” said Tom Andrews ( pic ), the United Nations special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar. "Their inability to return to … [Read more...] about Too much at stake in Myanmar for international complacency, says UN rep