World
G-8 disappoints Syrian rebels, makes progress on corporate tax evasion
Leaders of the G-8 agree on a plan to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders, while pushing for immediate peace talks on Syria.
Offbeat Jun 17, 2013
Dog owners turn to mind readers
It is the age-old and seemingly answerless question: What in the world is my dog thinking? It has spawned a growing market not only of scientific research but of everything from decks of pet tarot cards to television and radio shows and books by ...
Asia Pacific Mar 11, 2013
China's rich open purses for pricey Tibetan mastiffs
Drooping eyes barely visible behind a mountain of glossy black fur, an enormous dog snoozes on stage in an industrial Chinese city. Its asking price: close to $1 million dollars. “This is the greatest dog in China,” breeder Yao Yi said as he stroked ...