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.
Social Issues Jun 19, 2013
Thai monks under fire for lavish lifestyles
The behavior of Thailand’s Buddhist clergy has been thrust under the spotlight after footage emerged of three monks flying in a private jet, wearing earphones and aviator sunglasses, and traveling with a Louis Vuitton luxury bag. The video, which has been viewed nearly 200,000 ...
Crime Jun 18, 2013
Rash of child sex abuse cases triggers anger among Chinese
Suddenly, all kinds of people in China are offering to sleep with the headmaster. The unusual outpouring is in response to a recent spate of sex abuse cases, including that of a school principal who spent the night in a hotel room with four ...
Politics & Diplomacy Jun 18, 2013
Czech prime minister says he will resign over spy, bribery scandal
Prime Minister Petr Necas said Sunday he will resign over a spy and bribery scandal involving his government. Necas was also to quit Monday as chairman of his conservative Civic Democratic Party. He has been under pressure to quit since police conducted raids all ...
Crime & Legal Jun 8, 2013
U.S. general heading Japan-based troops suspended over sex-assault probe
A two-star general who commands U.S. Army forces in Japan is suspended for failing to report or properly investigate an allegation of sexual assault.
World Jun 4, 2013
Labour suspends peers over lobbying allegations
Three British peers on Sunday denied allegations that they had agreed to carry out parliamentary work for payment. Journalists from The Sunday Times approached Ulster Unionist Lord John Laird and Labour Lords Brian Mackenzie and Jack Cunningham pretending to be working for a solar ...
World Jun 2, 2013
Toronto's blunt mayor might be a crackhead, but conservatives like him
Mayor Rob Ford stomped to victory in Toronto’s elections three years ago on a wave of discontent simmering in the outlying neighborhoods of Canada’s quiet, efficient financial capital. Now, stories of excessive bad behavior by Ford, a burly populist who refers to his conservative ...
Asia Pacific May 28, 2013
South Korea halts two reactors, delays two more
South Korea shuts down two nuclear reactors and delays the scheduled start of operations at two more, prompting government warnings of "unprecedented" power shortages.
Asia Pacific May 27, 2013
Sibling spy case spotlights North Korean defectors
by Chico Harlan
Earlier this year, one of the most prominent North Korean defectors, Yoo Woo Sung, walked out of his apartment building in Seoul and found four South Korean government vehicles waiting for him. Authorities hauled Yoo away and arrested him on charges of espionage. They ...
World May 26, 2013
'Ruby' in Berlusconi case denies own statements
The woman whom prosecutors allege had sex in exchange for money with Silvio Berlusconi while he was Italy’s prime minister spent her second day on the witness stand Friday, denying her former sworn descriptions of racy escapades at his “bunga bunga” parties and of ...
Global-related May 23, 2013
'Obama scandals' could actually hurt Republicans
by Ramesh Ponnuru
Three current controversies about the Obama administration won't help Republican politicians if they cannot devise a popular agenda on health care and other issues.
World May 21, 2013
Aide to Canadian prime minister resigns over expenses scandal
Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s chief of staff stepped down Sunday over an expenses scandal that also has forced the resignation of a conservative senator. Nigel Wright announced his resignation following revelations that he gave a $90,000 gift to a senator to help repay improper ...
World May 21, 2013
Obama knew nothing of tax scandal: adviser
A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned that the federal tax collection agency had targeted conservative groups only “when it came out in the news,” but Republicans continued to press the administration for answers. The Obama administration has also ...