Leaked documents reveal substantial funds in “offshore centers usually associated with hidden wealth”
Asia
Thai Government Declares State of Emergency in Bangkok
Gives authorities power to impose curfews and detain suspects without charge as protests continue
Japanese Fishermen Slaughter Dozens of Dolphins
Annual hunt was subject of 2009 documentary The Cove
New Delhi Chief Stages 10-Day Street Protest Urging Police Reform
Arvind Kejriwal slept on the pavement on Monday night as part of a ten-day protest to demand police reform that is quickly losing public support
Most South Korean Credit Card Holders Have Details Stolen in Massive Breach
That includes U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon and President Park Geun-hye
The World’s Most Visited City Is Again Marred by Violent Protest: Here’s Why
“Bangkok shutdown” explained: Just what is it the protesters want?
Japan’s All Nippon Airways to Amend ‘Whiteface’ Commercial
Japanese actor dons oversize prosthetic nose to portray Caucasian
H7N9 Bird Flu in Shanghai Kills First Medical Worker, Renewing Transmission Fears
No evidence Shanghai doctor came into contact with live birds, underscoring danger of human-to-human transmission of H7N9 strain
China’s Economy Is Slowing, and We Should All Be Thankful
And don’t expect a pickup anytime soon
American Jailed in North Korea Asks for Help
Missionary Kenneth Bae spoke in Pyongyang
India’s Opposition Leader Takes on Congress and Corruption
The BJP’s Narendra Modi, running for PM in polls this year, spells out his vision for India
Hong Kong Government Could Be Sued Over Maid Abuses, Says Top Rights Lawyer
The man who advised NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden calls it a clear case
U.S. Ambassador Decries ‘Inhumane’ Japanese Dolphin Hunt
More than 200 dolphins have been corralled into a secluded cove, where the killing will begin tomorrow