The Duanwu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival and Double Fifth, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar. The celebrations commemorate the death of Qu Yuan—a famous Chinese poet from the …
Greek Gloom Deepens After Loss to Germany in Euro 2012
Greek fans hoped against hope that their team could defeat a far superior German side in the quarterfinals of Euro 2012. But a heavy defeat to the nation that has demanded Greece adopt harsh austerity measures deepened the gloom.
Impeachment of Paraguay’s President Still Doesn’t Solve Underlying Injustice
Paraguayan politicians impeached President Fernando Lugo following a string of scandals and controversies. But the episode that prompted Lugo’s departure speaks volumes of the fundamental inequity that still shapes many Latin …
“It’s a sign that Kabul is still insecure – whenever the insurgents want to go anywhere and attack, they can.”
Fire Sweeps Through New Delhi Shantytown
Hundreds of huts were gutted following a fire that swept through a New Delhi slum, known as scrapyard for plastic goods. No casualties were reported.
After the G-20: Can the BRICS Save the Day?
From euro-zone bailouts to health, the BRICS nations are flexing their economic muscle and flipping old notions of who aids who upside down
Opening the Weapons Tap: Syria’s Rebels Await Fresh and Free Ammo
Allegations of large weapons consignments abound, and TIME tracks down two men believed to be main distributors to gauge the extent of the infusions — and the plight of the ragtag rebel bands desperate for help
Why the CIA Won’t Relish Its Syria Mission
The agency is being forced to play catch-up in a complex situation of which it has limited knowledge. Turkey’s cooperation may be vital
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Must-Reads from Around the World, June 22, 2012
Today’s picks: a week to save the Euro, Putin heads to Jerusalem and China’s military tries to clean shop.
Could Egypt’s Military Still Accept a Muslim Brotherhood President?
The Muslim Brotherhood rather than the old regime may be a better bet for a junta looking to restore stability while retaining control
If the Euro Zone Breaks Up, the World’s Poorest Countries Could Suffer Most
International humanitarian organization Oxfam warns that if the euro zone splits, the world’s least developed nations could see some $30 billion disappear from their economies
Burma’s Suu Kyi Dazzles Overseas but Faces Myriad Problems Back Home
Burmese parliamentarian and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi capped off her world tour with a historic address in the U.K. Parliament. But for all the accolades she has received abroad, she knows how much more of a struggle there is at home