Norwegian lawmakers say former NSA contractor made the world a safer place
Repeat After Me, Class: The Senkaku Islands Belong to Japan
Tokyo changes textbooks to emphasize claims to disputed islands
Philippine Military Kills 37 Islamist Rebels Opposed To Mindanao Peace Deal
Splinter groups have vowed to fight plans to form autonomous Muslim region in south, saying pact involves too many compromises
37% of All the Illiterate Adults in the World Are Indian
Though literacy rates are improving, population growth keeps illiterate numbers high
Gay Daughter to Billionaire Dad: Treat My Girlfriend Like a Human Being
Gigi Chao wants her tycoon father to withdraw his embarrassing offer of a $128 million dowry to any man who can marry her
Gay Sex Is a Crime and Will Stay a Crime, Says India’s Top Judges
The Supreme Court rejects an appeal to overturn a ban
China’s Tennis Champion Serves Up a Problem for Its Rulers
Li Na’s individualistic streak echoes the bold convictions of jailed Chinese activist Xu Zhiyong — and should worry Beijing’s authoritarian leaders
Petraeus: Terrorists With Missiles Could Down Global Air Traffic
Former CIA director David Petraeus warned during a meeting in Tel Aviv of the threat of militant groups with surface-to-air missiles grounding air traffic worldwide
Egypt’s Former President Goes to Trial as Army Chief Eyes Top Job
Field Marshal Abdul Fattah al-Sisi looks poised to claim Egypt’s presidency as the man he ousted from power last year goes to court
U.N. Approves European Troops For Central African Republic
Officials say at least 10,000 troops may be needed to end violence
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Resigns, but Protesters Don’t Care
Even after the resignation of Ukraine’s Prime Minister and the repealing of controversial antiprotest laws, Kiev’s protesters are staying on the streets
Queen Elizabeth’s Courtiers Urged To Tighten Royal Belt
Staff told to ease spending as Queen Elizabeth’s reserve fund sinks to ‘historic low’ of $1.6 million
U.S. Diplomat Urges North Korea to Release Kenneth Bae
New call for release comes as his family meets with Kerry