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Beijing Orchestra Fires Russian Cellist Over Boorish Behavior

The latest in a string of foreigners behaving badly, Oleg Vedernikov was sent packing after a video of him being obnoxious on a public train went viral.

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Just call him the Fresh Prince: Charles Turns DJ

Who says a royal can’t rock the house?

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Mexican Political Candidate Goes Topless

Natalia Juarez, running for office in Guadalajara, proves she has nothing to hide.

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Tokyo Skytree: The World’s Tallest Tower, By the Numbers

Thousands flocked to the opening of Tokyo’s newest landmark on Tuesday; here’s what you need to know about it.

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China Photoshop Fail: ‘Floating’ Park Inspectors Prompt Online Ridicule

Someone could use an Adobe tutorial or two.

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee Woes: Dining with Despots, Snubbed by Spain

It isn’t easy being Queen.

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Indonesian Police May Cancel ‘Satanic’ Lady Gaga Concert

Conservative religious groups say the American pop star will “destroy the children’s sense of morality”

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Kim Dotcom’s Wife Wants Her Stuff Back

Mona Doctom, wife of the notorious Megaupload founder, wants to get back some of the luxury goods confiscated by authorities — including a $150,000 Mercedes and a $23,000 Rolex.

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Kim Jong Un Doesn’t Like this North Korean Amusement Park

North Korea’s newly minted leader wasn’t very impressed with this Pyongyang fun fair.

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Dirty Money: Is Canada’s New $20 Bill ‘Pornographic’?

As a bonus, the controversial currency also evokes the Twin Towers.