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Is Japan Buying Whaling Votes With Prostitutes?
Watch out Whale Wars, seems like Japan will do anything to end the 24-year moratorium on commercial whaling.
Is Lithium the Answer to Afghanistan’s Problems?
Remote (and volatile) regions of the war-torn country may hold as much as $1 trillion in lithium and other minerals, according to a report in today’s New York Times.
Why China Wants to Rent a White Guy
The Atlantic has a fascinating essay from an American ex-pat hired for a week by a Chinese business, the only requirements being “a fair complexion and a suit.” Huh?
Everything I Don’t Know About the World Cup
Soccer is undeniably cool. For the next month I am going to be hearing a lot about it and I don’t want to be that girl, so I’ve put together a cheat sheet for everything I (and maybe you?) need to know about the 2010 World Cup in …
What Is That Weird Hum During World Cup Games?
Is there something wrong with your television set, or has a swarm of angry bees invaded the World Cup pitch?
Pictures: The 2010 World Cup Opening Ceremony
The vuvuzelas are out in full force. TIME takes you to the World Cup opening ceremony in South Africa.
Photos: Fearless Global Daredevils
Need summer vacation plans? Take some inspiration from this group of thrill-seekers from around the world.
Live Blog: 2010 World Cup Opening Ceremonies
Excited for the World Cup to start? So are we. TIME’s Glen Levy is liveblogging the opening ceremonies in South Africa for the 2010 World Cup. Some details on the opening ceremony: It will feature 1,581 performers, including the …
Pictures: Missing Teen Sailor Abby Sunderland
In the midst of trying to set a record for the youngest person to sail around the world solo, a 16-year-old goes missing in the Indian Ocean. (via TIME.com)
California Teen Sailing the Globe Feared Lost at Sea
An ocean search has been launched for 16-year-old Abby Sunderland, the California teen who wants to be the youngest person to sail the globe.
Israel To Let Snack Food Into Gaza
Pressure must be getting to Israel, huh? After a widely-criticized raid on a flotilla that left nine dead, the country is ready to let up a bit by letting Chips Ahoy into Gaza.