Toshio Tamogami lost the race for the Tokyo governorship, but his strong showing has galvanized the country’s ultra-nationalists
Better Late Than Never: Obama Plans Asia Trip After No-Show
But he does so at a time when the ‘Asia pivot’ seems to have lost some of its punch
Thai Constitutional Court Hands PM Yingluck a Surprise Lifeline
Court upholds snap election results, but dismisses government petition as well
Have it Your Way, Scotland, but Forget About the Pound
The U.K. government claims Scotland will have to find a new currency if it secedes from the Union
Liberal India Feels Under Threat After Publisher Pledges to Pulp The Hindus
The ability of vocal religious groups, litigants and politicians to threaten publishers has many Indians worried
The People of Kiribati Have Been Offered a Home in Fiji if Rising Seas Swamp Their Islands
Time and options are running out for the low-lying island nation
Danish Zoo Considers Killing a Second Giraffe Who Is Also Called Marius
Are you getting déjà vu?
2 Dead in Venezuela Protests
An initially peaceful protest turned deadly as pro-government vigilantes opened fire on student demonstrations against the President
Pope Francis Comic Books Now On Your iPhone
A new app spreads the Pope’s word to kids
Russia Cancels Homework So Kids Can Watch the Olympics
The Sochi Olympics have enlivened Russian national pride—and authorities are cutting back on homework for kids to keep the euphoria going
Wet U.K. Swamped by Floodwaters and Politicians
The wettest winter weather in centuries has led to a deluge of attention-seeking politicians
Elephants Face Growing Threats in Central Africa
Park rangers are fighting well-armed, highly-skilled groups in the battle over central Africa’s elephants
Nine Killer Whales Die In Rare Mass Beaching in New Zealand
The loss represents a severe blow to the country’s orca population