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Japanese leader revives dark memories of imperial-era biological experiments in China

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's photo op in a plane marked "731," intentional or not, infuriated former victims.

By Max Fisher 10 hours ago

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China

Photos of Ai Weiwei’s latest work, a response to China’s baby milk scandal

In 2008, milk tainted by an industrial chemical killed six infants and sickened 300,000.

By Max Fisher 11 hours ago

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Thieves make off with $1 million in jewels from hotel near Cannes Film Festival

The jewels reportedly belonged to the jeweler Chopard and were to be loaned to celebrities for the film festival.

By Max Ehrenfreund May 17, 2013

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Get caught up on Benghazi, in five short paragraphs

If you've been having a tough time following the controversy, here's a quick summary for you.

By Max Fisher May 17, 2013

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Maps

5 insights on the racial tolerance and ethnicity maps, from an ethnic conflict professor

Steve Saideman, who studies some of the issues raised in the maps, expands on some points and pushes back on others.

By Max Fisher May 17, 2013

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China

Chinese tourists’ bad manners harming country’s reputation, says senior official

A vice premiere says Chinese tourists are hurting the country's image.

By Anup Kaphle May 17, 2013

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Disturbing video: Greek member of parliament shouts ‘heil Hitler’ during session

A member of Golden Dawn shouted the Nazi slogan during a debate.

By Max Fisher May 17, 2013

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North Korea condemns media freedom but praises two U.S. reporters

The country's national newspaper celebrates World Press Freedom Day, two weeks late.

By Max Fisher May 17, 2013

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Europe

Report: Income inequality rising in most developed countries

An OECD study warns that more austerity could worsen the trend.

By Eliza Mackintosh May 16, 2013

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Maps

A revealing map of the world’s most and least ethnically diverse countries

According to a landmark 2002 study, diversity correlated with lower GDP, worse governance and, interestingly, equatorial latitude.

By Max Fisher May 16, 2013

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