If You Want To Rule An Asian State As A Woman, You Better Have a Father Or Husband In Charge First
Family connections, while frequently dangerous, are of crucial importance to attaining power across Asia.
Pope Benedict Threatens Automatic Excommunication For Violating Secrecy
It is not clear what punishment would be meted out in the event a cardinal broke the vow of secrecy.
Oscar Pistorius Case: An Indian Supercop Enters The Sensational Saga
Moonoo is a member of South Africa's small, but vibrant, Indian community, which makes up about 2.5 percent of the population.
Abdullah Ocalan: Is The Famed Kurdish Leader A Double Agent Working For Turkish Intelligence Against His Own Party, The PKK?
In the dark world of Turkish political intrigue, a Kurdish hero may really be an agent of the hated Ankara government.
Red Planet Blues: India To Launch Mars Space Mission In October, But Some Question Priorities
The Indian space agency will conduct a total of 10 space missions by November, at a cost of about $1.3 billion.
'I Need A Good Lawyer': Pakistan’s Ambassador To US May Face Blasphemy Charge
Under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, anyone convicted of having insulted Islam or the Prophet Muhammad could face execution.
Académie Francaise Names First British Member: Is This The End Of ‘Franglais’?
The body holds 40 members who are called immortels (immortals) since they hold their seats for life.
A Horse, Of Course! French Revive Their Taste For Equine Flesh
France’s fondness for equine meat dates back to the 18th century during the French Revolution.
How Joseph Stalin (Inadvertently) Saved Some Of Poland’s Jews
On the whole, approximately 1.5-million Poles (including Jews) were deported to the Soviet Union.
A Woman Of Paris: City Of Light To Elect First Female Mayor In History
No woman has ever served as Paris mayor, a traditional springboard to national office.
Zambia Seizes Chinese-Owned Mine Over Poor Safety Record: The Fraying Relations Between Beijing And Africa
Zambian authorities have already revoked Chinese officials' licenses who ran the Collum Coal mine, 200 miles south of Lusaka.
Come Together: Indian Police Use Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ Cover To Promote Road Safety
The Beatles are so popular and well-known in India that they are not even identified on the poster.
Across The Straits: Malaysia And Singapore Plan High-Speed Rail Linkage
The project will be undertaken by private companies and eventually serve 400,000 commuters daily.
Progress Vs. History: Proposed Lucknow Metro Project In India May Destroy British War Graves
No construction can proceed within 100 meters or 330 feet of a historical monument.
What Do Frankenstein, Hitler And Romeo Have In Common? They’re All Running For Election In India
Meghalaya traditionally holds elections with candidates sporting colorful or eccentric names.
Oscar Pistorius: A Symbol Of South African Men's War Of Violence Against Women
The rate of female homicide in South Africa is five times higher than the global average.
Cherchez Les Femmes: Paris May Elect Female Mayor Next Year
For the first time, an all-female field of candidates will compete for the mayoralty of Paris.
David Cameron Visits India … On Bended Knee
Cameron likely realizes that India plans to spend some $1 trillion on infrastructure over the next five years.
Limerick 1904: An Anti-Jewish Pogrom In Ireland
Given their relative affluence, Jews were resented by their Limerick neighbors, most of whom lived in wretched poverty.
Forgotten Assassin: Ramón Mercader, The Man Who Murdered Leon Trotsky
Mercader’s road to his fateful encounter with Trotsky took some unexpected turns.
Turkey’s PM Erdogan: Constitutional Reformer Or Imminent Dictator?
The current Turkish constitution was put in place more than three decades ago in 1982 by a military junta.
Gabon’s Bongo Family: Living In Luxury, Paid For By Corruption And Embezzlement
The Bongo family owned (or currently own) no less than 39 residences across France, including Paris.
Taiwanese People Fat And Getting Fatter
Half of adult men and a third of adult women in Taiwan are overweight or obese.
Pondicherry, Je T’Aime: An Unexpected Slice Of France In India
The French did not officially relinquish the port city of Pondicherry back to India until 1954.
Hollande In India: France And Other Western Powers Eager To Sell Arms To New Delhi
The sale of the Rafale jets remains at the heart of France’s current push in India, which is now the world’s largest arms importer.
Love Commandos Seek To Prevent Bloody Valentines In India
If a young Indian couple falls in love in defiance of their parents’ wishes, they often face grim consequences.
Valentine’s Day In Japan: When Girls Give Chocolates To Boys And Candy Companies Rake It In
In Japan, Valentine's Day is slightly different than in the West: it's the women who give gifts, and it's mostly chocolates.
Why Would Anyone Want To Steal An Emu?
The emu is Australia’s national bird and an important symbol for the country.
Pakistan Changes ‘Sind’ Province to ‘Sindh’: Erasing British Colonial Legacy One Name At A Time
India has already taken similar steps to erase the influence of British colonialism.
Iceland May Become First Western State To Ban Online Porn
The Icelandic government cited the lasting damaging effects of porn on women and children.
