How China Broke One Man’s Dreams Gao Zhibin is among the thousands of migrants disillusioned with their home country who have risked the perilous crossing into the United States.
Russell Hamler, Last of World War II’s Merrill’s Marauders, Dies at 99 The foot soldiers marched and fought through harsh mountainous jungle on a mission to seize a Japanese-held airfield. Dozens did not survive.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind No More The Africa Cup of Nations and the Asian Cup, once seen as poorly timed intrusions by European soccer, may finally be getting the respect they deserve.
‘World’s Oldest Pyramid’? A Study’s Claim Troubles Archaeologists The study, under investigation by its publisher, has fueled a dispute over the age of a partially excavated site and prompted warnings about the dangers of nationalist mythmaking.
Philippine Poverty and Farm-Based Economy Have Roots in Colonial Era Decades after independence, the Philippines lacks the kind of factory economy that has lifted up other Asian nations, tying millions to farm work.