In Hong Kong, the sight of Chinese tourists lining up outside luxury brands like Hermès and Louis Vuitton is no longer something to marvel at. According to a new report compiled by HSBC, about a quarter of the world’s luxury …
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Costa Rica Escapes Major Damage After Most Severe Earthquake in Two Decades
The Wednesday quake proved the sturdiness of the Latin American nation’s structural codes
Scrambling for Eggs in Mexico
The world’s top consumer of eggs is faced with a national ‘egg crisis’.
Is China Running out of Sperm?
Infertility is a growing problem in China, and thanks to cultural and legal issues sperm banks are facing a critical shortage.
4-Year-Old Girl Discovered Amid Bodies in French Shooting Massacre
French police speculate that a child found hiding in a car containing three adult cadavers for nearly eight hours was a member of a vacationing British family that came under fire by unknown assailants in an alpine area
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s… Vladimir Putin
The Russian President used a motorized hang-glider to lead a flock of endangered birds to safety.
Hail, Northumberlandia! England’s Largest Nude Land Sculpture Is Unveiled
Meet Northumberlandia, or “The Lady of the North.”
Poor Chinese Schools Tell Students: Bring Your Own Desks
Preparing for the first day of school is a ritual around the world: collecting notebooks and pencils, filling up backpacks, choosing what to wear to your new classroom. But for some Chinese students, their back-to-school …
Two Russian Women Found Murdered Beneath ‘Free Pussy Riot’ Message Written in Blood
Two women were found murdered in an apartment in Kazan, Russia, their bodies slumped against a wall scrawled with the message, “Free Pussy Riot,” evidently written in blood. The victims, a mother, 76, and her 38-year old …
Attention! British Troops Unveil Nearly-Naked Salutes for Prince Harry
After Prince Harry was caught baring it all during a Vegas romp last week, his Army peers have chosen a unique way to expose their support for the 27-year-old royal.
Harry, a Captain in the British military, was snapped sans …
Bin Laden Book Knocks Fifty Shades from Top of Bestseller List
‘No Easy Day’, by a former member of SEAL Team Six, has sparked enough controversy to become a top seller even before its Sept. 4 release.
Burgers Over Baghdad: Iraq Welcomes Newfound Fast Food Craze
Hold the lamb kebab, please. In the latest wave of trends to hit the Iraq capital of Baghdad, it’s (thankfully) anything but violence. Instead, imagine succulent burgers, pizzas, spicy chicken wings and maybe even a Philly …