Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's photo op in a plane marked "731," intentional or not, infuriated former victims.
Japanese leader revives dark memories of imperial-era biological experiments in China
Japanese leader revives memories of imperial-era experiments
Photos of Ai Weiwei's latest work, on China's baby milk scandal
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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.
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.
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If you've been having a tough time following the controversy, here's a quick summary for you.
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.
Chinese tourists’ bad manners harming country’s reputation, says senior official
A vice premiere says Chinese tourists are hurting the country's image.
Disturbing video: Greek member of parliament shouts ‘heil Hitler’ during session
A member of Golden Dawn shouted the Nazi slogan during a debate.
North Korea condemns media freedom but praises two U.S. reporters
The country's national newspaper celebrates World Press Freedom Day, two weeks late.
Report: Income inequality rising in most developed countries
An OECD study warns that more austerity could worsen the trend.
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.