Nurse Who Fell Victim To Royal Hoax Was Found Hanged, Authorities Say
Jacintha Saldanha, the nurse “fooled by a hoax call to the London hospital treating the Duchess of Cambridge was later …
A Rare Visit Inside A Chinese Courtroom
After years of covering China, I finally set foot in a Chinese courtroom last week. Foreign reporters need government permission …
Don’t Pass The Dutchie: Amsterdam Bans Pot From Schools, Playgrounds
Sorry, kids: No more smoking joints on the playground in Amsterdam anymore. This New Year brings new enforced rules on …
‘Complex And Difficult Days’ Without Chavez, Venezuelan Vice President Warns
Venezuelans must prepare for “complex and difficult days” after President Hugo Chavez’ cancer surgery, the country’s vice president says. “He …
What North Korea’s Rocket Launch Means — And What It Doesn’t
North Korea’s successful rocket launch may conjure up visions of nuclear missiles in the hands of one of the planet’s …
Sources: Syrian Rebels Training On Anti-Aircraft Weapons In Jordan
The U.S. has now formally recognized a new Syrian opposition group as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people. But …
Spain’s Infamous ‘Art Restorer’ Hits EBay
Cecilia Gímenez strikes again. She’s the 80-something Spanish woman who grabbed headlines last summer for what’s purported to be the …
Africa’s Wisdom, Woes Occupy Soyinka’s Existence
“First of all, it meant for me money, which I had never had.” Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka tells NPR’s Tell …
‘Global Chorus Of Condemnation’ After North Korea’s Rocket Launch
“The global chorus of condemnation has been loud and clear,” after North Korea’s successful launch of a long-range rocket that …
A Sign From Above? Needing New Roof, Monks Sell Rare Beer In U.S.
The 12th day of the 12th month of 2012 is not a day of deliverance but of delivery for devout …
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