Jonathan Head

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Pope Francis backed him when he took on a president. Now he's voting in the conclave Jonathan HeadSouth East Asia correspondentBBC/ Natalie ThomasCardinal David, one of three Filipino cardinals taking part in the conclave, was appointed by Pope Francis"Not even in my wildest imagination did I think this would happen," said Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, describing the day he found out that he had been appointed a cardinal.

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US exports drove their economic success - then came Trump's tariffs Jonathan HeadSouth East Asia correspondentGetty ImagesTrump's tariffs are a blow for countries like Vietnam that rely heavily on exports US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs targeting most of the world are now in effect – and outside China, no other region has been hit as hard as South East Asia. Near the top of the list are Vietnam and Cambodia which have been hit by some of the highest tariffs: 46% and 49%.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Jonathan Head

Trump’s ‘Insulting' Boast About Foreign Countries And His Tariffs Gets Slammed OnlineCritics also suggested it could be the “real reason” for the president’s tariffs. President Donald Trump was slammed Tuesday for what critics described as a classless claim about how foreign countries are responding to his tariffs, which have tanked stock markets. “I’m telling you, these countries …

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The Foreign Office said it was liaising with authorities in Thailand and supporting the woman's family [Surat Thani Provincial Public Relations Office]A British tourist is missing in Thailand after a boat caught fire and sank off the coast of the island of Koh Tao. The Surat Thani Provincial Public Relations Office said 26-year-old Alexandra Clarke from Lambeth, south London, was on board when the fire occurred in the ship's engine room after 09:00 ITC (02:00 GMT) on Sunday.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Catherine Evans |Jonathan Head

A British tourist is missing in Thailand after a boat caught fire and sank off the coast of the island of Koh Tao. The Surat Thani Provincial Public Relations Office said 26-year-old Alexandra Clarke from Lambeth, south London, was on board when the fire occurred in the ship's engine room after 09:00 ITC (02:00 GMT) on Sunday. Koh Tao Police said it believed the boat's fuel tank overflowed when it was refilled during the journey, then set alight.