A Storied Hong Kong Newspaper Feels The Heat From China
Recently purchased by Chinese tech tycoon Jack Ma, the South China Morning Post, one of Hong Kong's premier newspapers, seems to be under pressure from mainland China, just like the city it serves.
View ArticleSome Britons Are Learning To Love Football — The American Kind
Sunday's Jaguars vs. Colts game drew 84,000 fans to Wembley Stadium, and they spent as much as $600 apiece for tickets. How did an American sport find such devoted fans in the U.K.?
View ArticleAlong Germany's Coast, A Nazi Resort Becomes An Upscale Destination
One of the biggest Nazi relics, a massive beachfront indoctrination camp on the Baltic Sea, has been transformed into condominiums and a luxury tourist resort. It's causing a stir.
View ArticleReplicas Of Artifacts Destroyed By ISIS 'Rising From Destruction' In Rome
An exhibit at the Colosseum features life-size reconstructions of ancient works that ISIS damaged or destroyed in Iraq and Syria. "It is a universal heritage," says curator Francesco Rutelli.
View ArticleIn Egypt, The High Cost Of Romance Is Crippling Hopes Of Marriage
Egypt's financial crisis has led to double-digit inflation with lasting repercussions. Rising prices make marriage unaffordable for tens of thousands of Egyptians — and not only those who are poor.
View ArticleChina's Internet Stars Embrace Lowbrow — And Aim For High Profits
China's Internet stars are widely panned as vulgar, vapid and materialistic. But China's fierce demand for online content is helping the newly minted celebs to surpass A-list movie stars in earnings.
View ArticleMexico City's Plan To Fight Sexual Assault: Whistles On The Subway
The mayor is handing out a half-million whistles to women in hopes of combating sexual harassment on public transportation. But critics say this only addresses a small part of the problem.
View ArticleWhen Cultural Heritage Is At Risk, Italy's Art Police Come To The Rescue
Over the decades, they've tracked down looted paintings and manuscripts, and rescued artwork after natural disasters. These days, they're salvaging centuries-old works in Italy's Amatrice quake zone.
View ArticleA Palestinian Preaches Positive Thinking To A Tough Crowd: His Own People
Motivational speaker Saed Karzoun has a tough sell in the West Bank as he tries to preach optimism and self-empowerment at a time when pessimism runs high among Palestinians.
View ArticleThe Pope Commemorates The Reformation That Split Western Christianity
Martin Luther created one of Christianity's greatest rifts when he denounced the Catholic Church in 1517. But Pope Francis is taking part in the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
View ArticleArab Rapper Tests The Limit Of Israel's Artistic Freedoms
An Arab hip-hop group has lyrics that say the Jewish state has "raped the Arab soul." The group sees it as free expression. Israel's culture minister says it could incite violence.
View ArticleChinese Mogul Buys Dick Clark Productions, His Latest U.S. Purchase
Wang Jianlin, one of China's richest men, has been pursuing U.S. entertainment properties in recent years. Will he succeed where other foreign investors have struggled in the past.
View ArticleAs Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Enter The Workforce, High-Tech Beckons
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Israel are increasingly seeking jobs in the secular world, with an eye especially on the high-tech sector.
View ArticleFit For A King: Grand Museum Will Showcase Tut And Egypt's Ancient Culture
The billion-dollar museum is set to open near Giza's pyramids next year. The highlight: King Tut. But amid a financial crisis and drop in tourism, who will come?
View ArticleWomen's Rights Become A Battleground For Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Jews
Some women in Israel's ultra-Orthodox community are pressing for greater rights in confrontations playing out at places including a radio station and the most important site for Jewish prayer.
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