TODAY’s brief, Thursday, Feb 26
Australia continues to plead for citizens’ lives
A man wearing a mask depicting Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott stands behind a bamboo fence during a student protest against Abbott in front of the Australian embassy in Jakarta on February 25, 2015. Photo: Reuters
Australia continues to plead for citizens’ lives
Australia’s foreign minister appealed to Indonesia’s president yesterday (Feb 25) to show mercy for two Australian drug traffickers due to be executed in Indonesia, expressing disappointment that their latest legal appeal had been rejected. President Joko Widodo has denied clemency to 11 convicts on death row, including the Australian nationals, ratcheting up diplomatic tensions amid repeated pleas for mercy. Indonesia’s attorney general said yesterday the executions, to be carried out by firing squads, would not be delayed or cancelled in the face of diplomatic pressure, but declined to specify a date. The executions could come at any time and could lead to a rift in Australian-Indonesia relations.
US to regulate Internet like a utility
The US Federal Communications Commission is expected today to approve regulating Internet service like a public utility, prohibiting companies from paying for faster lanes on the Internet. While the two Democratic commissioners are negotiating over technical details, they are widely expected to side with the Democratic chairman Tom Wheeler, against the two Republican commissioners. The move could have spillover effects on international providers as well.
All eyes on Dallas after player’s shouting match with coach
All eyes will be on the Dallas Mavericks and how they react in their match against the Atlanta Hawks following the very public bust up between Rajon Rondo and coach Rick Carlisle. The pair clashed in a profanity-laced exchange courtside over tactical instructions during Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, although Dallas owner Mark Cuban has attempted to play down the incident. Dallas have won nine of their last 12 games, but their team cohesiveness will be tested by an Atlanta side buoyed by their win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.
Weather forecast
Showers are expected over the western part of Singapore in the late afternoon. The temperature is expected to range between 24°C and 33°C.
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