Could it have been an attempted self-immolation in the heart of Beijing, just as the Communist Party’s top brass were listening to one of the Premier’s key speeches?
Child Slaves May Have Caught the Fish in Your Freezer
Thailand is the third largest seafood exporter in the world, but much of the tuna, sardines, shrimp and squid it exports has been caught by victims of human trafficking
Australian Vessel Rescues Shipwrecked Iranians Adrift in International Waters
Warship saves 13 people off the coast of Pakistan
The Insanely Huge and Complex Exercise Known as the Indian Elections Begin on April 7
900,000 polling stations, 814 million voters: Welcome to the world’s largest democracy
Thailand’s Intolerance of Its Own LGBT Community Will Surprise You
The Land of Smiles is a gay-friendly playground of brazen lady boys and sexual license, right? Well, not quite
China’s Premier Says He’ll Go to War on the Country’s Terrible Smog
His statement is the highest-level acknowledgement yet of the enormous challenges China faces
Can the E.U. Punish Russia for Crimea Invasion?
Both the E.U. and Russia have much to lose in a standoff over Ukraine’s Crimea region
Sean Connery Wants Scottish Independence
The former James Bond star comes out in support of secession from the U.K.
Pistorius Trial Halted After TV Network Shows Picture Of Witness
Violating judge’s order of privacy for those testifying
How Oscar Pistorius Went From Track Star To Accused Murderer
The double-amputee athlete is accused of murdering his girlfriend. Just last year, the paralympian was celebrated as a hero. How did things go so wrong?
Russian Intervention in Crimea Puts China in Awkward Spot
Moscow and Beijing have for years defended the sovereignty of nations. Now, with Russian troops deployed in Ukraine, China has had to toe a very tricky line
Gaza’s Isolation Grows As Egyptian Court Outlaws Hamas
The Islamist group’s marginalization could help the more moderate Fatah faction
Russia Denies Cutting Jared Leto’s Ukraine Shoutout From Oscars Broadcast
After the state-run television station canceled planned live coverage of the awards ceremony