On the Black Sea, residents are angry about a land-confiscation law that darkens what they thought was a bright future
An ambitious redevelopment plan has residents and city planners feuding over what constitutes progress
Lacking the troop strength to prevail against the Taliban, a British officer finds himself "sharing" a stage with the insurgents
Many have predicted that future wars will be fought not over oil, but over water. In Spain, that day seems to draw closer
Three times as many senior citizens marry in Japan today as compared with a generation ago. Internet dating may be helping boost the numbers
As prosperity pushes millions into the middle class, the market for erotic paraphernalia is booming
For Parisians interested in their city's history, a subway station undergoing renovation is a hot attraction
The government bans the wildly popular Indian TV soap operas that dominate Afghan prime time a move backed by many obsessive viewers
As the country's authorities brace for the security challenges of hosting the Olympics, you'd be surprised what can get you arrested in Beijing
Worshiping with the Alevi, a long misunderstood minority Muslim group that may be a crucial voice against Turkey's Sunni leadership
Hong Kong Disneyland hopes to boost attendances by adding the 'Small World' ride, but how to set its sunny multiculturalism in 21st Century Asia?
For French companies, a series of public holidays that tempt workers to extend their weekends represent a productivity nightmare
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