Electioneering – The New York Times casts skepticism on revelations Monday that Ukrainian and Russian intelligence services have thwarted an assassination attempt on Vladimir Putin. “The report came less than a week before the …
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The Greek Way of Life – Austerity measures aimed at rescuing Greece have hammered the economy, the Washington Post reports. Figures released Tuesday show the GDP dropped by 7% for the final quarter of 2011. Response to the …
Europe’s Deadly Cold Spell: A Slight Thaw, But Winter Misery Continues
The western edge of Europe looked set on Monday to get some relief from the extreme cold spell that has frozen the continent and left over 500 people dead over the past two weeks. But as temperatures began to rise on the north …
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Unsafe at Sea: Asia’s History of Deadly Ferry Disasters
The sinking of the Costa Concordia raises critical questions about maritime safety. The issue is particularly important in parts of South and East Asia, where millions of people rely on often poorly maintained ferries to get …
Bhutan’s Royal Newlyweds Inaugurate a New Tradition: Tourists Welcome!
It’s an icy-cold December morning at the Dochula Pass in western Bhutan, about an hour’s drive north of the capital, Thimphu near a ridge in the lower Himalayas. The royal family of this tiny mountain nation is about to …