Patrick Winn
He became famous for fake interpreting Nelson Mandela’s funeral — now he’s plugging an Israeli start-up
South Africa was mortified when it discovered it allowed a sign language interpreter on stage next to world leader to sign what amounted to mere gibberish. The situation got worse when reports emerged he had been connected with criminal behavior. But the man at the center of the controversy is a star once more. That and more in today’s Global Scan.
Thai judges throw out another elected prime minister
Thailand’s been enduring political protesters for years, with voters in the provinces regularly electing national leaders who aren’t amenable to the Bangkok power establishment. And judges keep throwing those candidates out of office. It happened again this week, leading some to wonder about the country’s future political stability.Thailand’s been enduring political protesters for years, with voters in the provinces regularly electing national leaders who aren’t amenable to the Bangkok power establishment. And judges keep throwing those candidates out of office. It happened again this week, leading some to wonder about the country’s future political stability.
