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5A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 WORLD IN BRIEF Associated Press UNICEF says 28 million children uprooted by global conlict Aiming for closer ties to Laos, Obama honors its culture LUANG PRABANG, Laos — Aiming to cement closer ties to Laos and its people, Pres- ident Barack Obama toured a Buddhist temple Wednesday and paid tribute to Lao culture after pledging the U.S. would fulill its “profound moral and humanitarian obligation” to clean up millions of unexploded bombs. Obama’s visit to Luang Prabang in mountain- ous northern Laos showcased a rich cultural and religious heritage that many in the West know little about. A UNESCO World Heritage List site along the Mekong River, the city was a hub for Buddhist faith during the Lan Xang kingdom starting in the 14th century. Obama received a low-key reception after stepping off of Air Force One and as his motor- cade snaked along a dusty, paved road through town. A small cluster of people waved from shops and open air cafes, recording the spectacle on their cellphones. His irst stop was Wat Xieng Thong, a 16th century complex of ornate gold buildings known as the “Temple of the Golden City.” In shirt sleeves and black socks, Obama looked in awe at a large golden ship adorned at the bow with dragons, staring straight at the dragon’s mouth. “It’s gorgeous,” he said as he examined a line of golden statues. State Police looking into toppling of Oregon Duckbill rock formation PORTLAND — Oficials say Oregon State Police are taking the lead on an investigation into the toppling of a popular sandstone rock for- mation at a state beach. The Oregonian reports that authorities are seeking information from the public on how the sandstone pedestal, known as the “Duckbill,” was knocked over at Cape Kiwanda State Natu- ral Area. Cellphone video captured by a Portland man shows a group of visitors pushing the struc- ture until it crumbled to the ground on August 29. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Depart- ment says it’s working with troopers and pros- ecutors to determine next steps for pursuing the possible violations of park rules and state law. Parks spokesman Chris Havel says those responsible could face at least $435 in ines over the incident. Asian club replete with strongmen welcomes Philippine president VIENTIANE, Laos — As bodies continue to pile up in his war on illegal drugs, the Philippine president is making waves at his irst summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations where he joins a diverse cast of leaders, includ- ing some who have found themselves in the crosshairs of human rights watchdogs. Rodrigo Duterte would it right in, critics say, and even steal the show. As president, Duterte brings a long-blem- ished rights record into the 10-nation ASEAN bloc, which has struggled with internal strife AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster U.S. President Barack Obama U.S. Ambassador to Laos Daniel Clune, right, laugh with coconut vendors near the Mekong River the Luang Prabang, Laos, Wednesday,. due to its unwieldy collective of dictatorships, authoritarian states, a monarchy and ledg- ling democracies since its founding nearly half a century ago as an Asian bulwark against communism. “For most ASEAN leaders, Duterte rep- resents a throwback to an uglier and more bru- tal form of Asian state, which taints ASEAN efforts to market itself as an increasingly pro- gressive, modernizing trade block with a focus on trade data, rather than daily police-killing body counts,” said Phelim Kine of New York- based Human Rights Watch. Once a government prosecutor who fought outlaws and insurgents, Duterte was a longtime mayor of southern Davao city, where he started to build a name for his deadly anti-crime cam- paign — he was nicknamed “Duterte Harry” after Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry movie char- acter. Since he took ofice as president on June 30, his crackdown on suspected drug dealers and users has left more than 2,000 people dead. More than 600,000 others, mostly drug addicts, have surrendered apparently for fear of being gunned down. Report details missed opportunities to stop OPM cyber breach WASHINGTON — It was time to purge the hacker from the U.S. government’s computers. After secretly monitoring the hacker’s online movements for months, oficials worried he was getting too close to critical information and devised a plan, dubbed “the Big Bang,” to expel him. Trouble was, with all their attention focused in that case, they missed the other hacker entirely. A new congressional report provides pre- viously undisclosed details and a behind-the- scenes chronology of one of the worst-ever cyberattacks on the United States, laying out missed opportunities before the break-in at the Ofice of Personnel Management exposed secu- rity clearances, background checks and inger- print records. That attack — widely blamed on China’s government — compromised personal information of more than 21 million current, for- mer and prospective federal employees, led to W EDNESDAY E VENING (2) (-) (-) (6) (-) (8) (9) (10) (12) (13) (-) (20) (-) (29) (30) (31) (32) (34) (35) (36) (38) (39) (43) (44) (45) (46) (47) (48) (49) (50) (51) (52) (53) (54) (56) (57) (58) (61) (63) (64) (65) (162) L KATU KOMO KING KOIN KIRO KGW KRCW KOPB KPTV KPDX KCPQ TBS KZJO ESPN ESPN2 NICK DISN FAM FMC LIFE ROOT FS1 SPIKE COM HIST A&E TLC DISC NGEO TNT AMC USA FOOD HGTV FX CNN FNC CNBC BRAV TCM SYFY RFD (2) (4) (5) (-) (7) (-) (3) (10) (12) (-) (13) (20) (22) (29) (30) (31) (32) (34) (35) (36) (38) (39) (43) (44) (45) (46) (47) (48) (49) (50) (51) (52) (53) (54) (56) (57) (58) (61) (63) (64) (65) (162) 6 PM Trump faces national security test with speeches, forum PHILADELPHIA — Republican Donald Trump is unveiling a plan for a major increase in defense spending as he works to convince skep- tics in both parties that he’s ready to lead the world’s most powerful military. The New York businessman, who has strug- gled at times to demonstrate a command of for- eign policy, will outline plans to “add substan- tially” to the nation’s arsenal of submarines, ships and combat troops in a Wednesday morn- ing speech in Philadelphia, according to a brief- ing provided by his campaign. Trump’s address comes hours before his national security acu- men is tested at a “commander in chief” forum on NBC. The appearances mark an intense, two-day focus on national security by Trump, who has offered tough rhetoric on the nation’s challenges abroad but few details. “I think my single greatest asset, of any assets I have, is my temperament,” Trump declared in North Carolina on Tuesday, ighting to undercut arguments that his erratic disposition is a major liability. Democrat Hillary Clinton repeated just such an attack on Trump’s ability to command Amer- ica’s military. LISTINGS THE DAILY ASTORIAN A the resignation of the OPM director and drew outrage over changing explanations about the hack’s seriousness. The report by the House Committee on Over- sight and Government Reform faulted the per- sonnel agency for failing to secure sensitive data despite warnings for years that it was vul- nerable to hackers. It concluded that the hack- ing revealed last year could have been prevented if OPM had put in place basic, required security controls and recognized from an earlier break-in that it was actually dealing with a sophisticated, persistent enemy. “We have literally tens of millions of Ameri- cans whose data was stolen by a nefarious over- seas actor, but it was entirely preventable,” Rep. Jason Chaffetz, a Utah Republican and commit- tee chairman, said in an interview. UNITED NATIONS — Some 28 million children around the globe have been driven from their homes by violent conlict, with nearly as many abandoning their homes in search of a bet- ter life, UNICEF said in a report. The report released Tuesday found that while children make up about a third of the world’s population as of 2015, they accounted for nearly half of all refugees, with the number of child ref- ugees having doubled in the last decade. “What’s important is that these children on the move are children. And they should be treated as children,” said Ted Chaiban, UNICEF Director of Programs in Geneva. “They deserve to be protected. They need access to services, such as education.” According to the report, there were 10 mil- lion child refugees and one million child asy- lum-seekers, whose status had not yet been determined. The remaining 17 million chil- dren displaced by conlict remained within their home countries’ borders. The report said 45 percent of the children ref- ugees came from just two countries: Syria and Afghanistan. Venezuela pets go hungry as economic crisis deepens CARACAS, Venezuela — Carlos Parra used to love waking up to see his pet albino boxer, Nina. Now, seeing her skeletal body on the loor next to his bed has become a daily reminder of the economic crisis enguling Venezuela. His other dog’s thick fur barely hides her rib- cage as Parra struggles to feed his pets after los- ing his job at a shoe store. “It’s terrible to sit and eat, see them watching me with hunger, and not be able to do anything,” said the 30-year-old. As Venezuela’s economic crunch wors- ens, food shortages and rising poverty are forc- ing once middle-class Venezuelans to do the unthinkable: let their pets starve or abandon them in the streets. No igures are available, but activists and vet- erinarians say they are seeing a growing num- ber of dogs and cats abandoned at parks, shel- ters, and private clinics. Apple to show of new iPhones and maybe new ways to listen at launch SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is expected to show off new iPhones, an updated smartwatch — and maybe some new gear for listening to both — during its annual fall product launch event today. Hard-core Apple fans will be watching closely for details about the newest features coming to Apple’s gadgets, from a widely antic- ipated dual-lens camera for the iPhone to a rumored GPS sensor in the Apple Watch. But even casual users of consumer tech- nology may be interested to see if Apple fol- lows through on reports that it’s eliminating the iPhone’s analog headphone jack, since that could pave the way for a big shift in the way peo- ple listen to digital music. Evening listings WEDNESDAY S EPTEMBER 7 A - Charter Astoria/ Seaside - L - Charter Long Beach 6:30 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 KATU News at 6 Jeopardy! 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"Hip Hop High" Castle "Heartbreak Hotel" Castle "Kill Shot" Castle "Cuffed" Castle "Till Death Do Us Part" Major Crimes "Dead Zone" Major Crimes "White Lies" Pt. 1 of 2 The Mummy (1999, Adventure) Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Brendan Fraser. (5:30) Alien Resurrection (‘97) Winona Ryder, Sigourney Weaver. John Carter (2012, Action) Taylor Kitsch. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Suits (N) Mr. Robot (N) (:05) To Be Announced Chopped "Grill Masters Napa: Part Two" Chopped Chopped "Grill Masters Napa: Part Four" Chopped Cutthroat Kitchen (N) Cutthroat Kitchen (N) Buying and Selling Buying and Selling Property Brothers Buying/ Sell "Lesson in Location" (N) House Hunters (N) House Hunters Property Brothers Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014, Action) Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Chris Evans. (4:00) Battleship (‘12) Taylor Kitsch. 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