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Carlos Ottery

@CharlesOutre

Editor. Likes beer and sandwiches. 10 years in China. Now based in #Hanoi.

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Joined August 2011
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“Russian incompetence in offensive operations in 2023 saved Ukraine’s allies from the full consequences of their indecision. The Ukrainian offensive may yet succeed. But the price has risen steeply because of Western lethargy.” @Jack_Watling rusi.org/explore-our-researc…
The Ukraine War Has Found the Machinery of Western Governments Wanting

The Ukraine War Has Found the Machinery of Western Governments Wanting

While the provision of Western support to Ukraine has seen some notable successes, the slow pace of decision-making has made it more difficult to capitalise on Russian weaknesses.

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Am totally down with the principles of the Japan French Fries Association. Except rule 6 which is bullshit #frenchfries
Mulboyne (@Mulboyne) profile pictureMulboyne@Mulboyne8 May 2023
The 7 principles of the Japan French Fries Association: 1. Love french fries and eat them at least once a week 2. Eat all the french fries you are served. 3. Do not pressure others to like french fries as you do. 4. Do not persecute those who dislike french fries.
協会の掟 7か条 １つ、フライドポテトを愛し週に1度は食べること。 ２つ、出されたフライドポテトは残さず食べること。 ３つ、フライドポテトの好みを他人に強制しないこと。 ４つ、フライドポテトが嫌いな人を迫害しないこと。 ５つ、太る理由をフライドポテトのせいにしないこと。 ６つ、フライドポテトを犯罪に利用しないこと。 ７つ、じゃがいもの生産者を称え、敬うこと。

ALT 協会の掟 7か条 １つ、フライドポテトを愛し週に1度は食べること。 ２つ、出されたフライドポテトは残さず食べること。 ３つ、フライドポテトの好みを他人に強制しないこと。 ４つ、フライドポテトが嫌いな人を迫害しないこと。 ５つ、太る理由をフライドポテトのせいにしないこと。 ６つ、フライドポテトを犯罪に利用しないこと。 ７つ、じゃがいもの生産者を称え、敬うこと。

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Baidu launches ChatCCP, the AI chatbot that calls the police if you ask too many questions
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"Thuong was elected with 98.38% of the votes, according to the parliament's online portal." Gotta hand it to the guy, that's a solid mandate! #Vietnam reuters.com/world/asia-pacif…
Vietnam parliament elects Vo Van Thuong as new state president

Vietnam parliament elects Vo Van Thuong as new state president

Vietnam's National Assembly on Thursday elected Vo Van Thuong as the country's new president, in a reshuffle of the country's top leadership amid a sweeping anti-graft campaign.

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Xi Jinping ‘grief-stricken’ after US imperialists confiscate favourite spy balloon
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Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) profile pictureNigel Farage
@Nigel_Farage23 Sep 2022
Today was the best Conservative budget since 1986.
Today's mini-budget answers a number of questions, principally: "What would happen if the entire government were on glue?"
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Pal of mine's wife here in #Vietnam ordered him a birthday cake. Was supposed to say 'Happy Birthday, Daddy.' For reasons unknown, they chucked in a cocaine theme
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New family just dropped
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Just watched another Melville (Un Flic). Great, though not his best. Not sure if I watch 'em for the cinematography, pacing, existential angst, dancing girls, heists or just the tailoring. It's all so damn good. Rambo's former boss even turns up in this one
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Got a message from a pal this morn: "Had a strange dream I was raising a snow eagle in your girlfriend’s spare room the other night. Make of that what you will." Trying to work out what it all means...
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Incredible electrical storm in Hanoi tonight. Been like this for half an hour
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Lovely day for it
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If you're a real fan of The Beatles name a song of theirs other than Bohemian Rhapsody – at Manhattan, NY
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Not sure whether to vote in Vietnam's upcoming election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly? Here's the tune designed to change your mind m.youtube.com/watch?v=vqqQ8e…
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Vietnam can be a practical place. "Please vomit here"
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Whole store was a massive buzz-kill. Won't be going back
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Fuck. Lammy stays incredibly calm here after hearing a crock of shit.
LBC (@LBC) profile pictureLBC
@LBC29 Mar 2021
David Lammy schools this caller who tells him he's "not English" because he's not white. @DavidLammy

David Lammy schools caller who tells him he's "not English"

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