Indian Shopkeepers Greet Wal-Mart's Expansion Plans With Protests
"Wal-Mart, come to your senses!" the protesters shouted. These vendors and hawkers are not happy that the retail giant plans to open 50 more stores.
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What The U.S. Could Learn From Japan's Latest Recession
Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel about what's gone wrong with Japan's economy. Wessel is director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution and a contributor to The Wall Street Journal.
Oh, The Places You'll Go: Toilet Signs Try To Help (And Often Fail)
Do I squat or sit? What can I flush? Is there even a way to flush? Signs from around the world aim to answer your vital toilet questions. Sometimes they're helpful. Sometimes they're just ... weird..
Me, Myself And The Loo: A Woman's Future Can Rest On A Toilet
"My Toilet," a new photo exhibit in London, documents how commodes — or the lack of a proper one — affect the health, safety and education of girls and women around the world.
Hong Kong Protesters Make Solemn Retreat As Authorities Move In
There's sadness among demonstrators as they realize their protest villages are going to be cleared and they will have nothing to show for it because the government refuses to address their complaints.
Backlash Fails To Deter Protesters In Hong Kong's Mongkok Camp
Armed with a court injunction, city court bailiffs could move to clear part of the Mongkok camp this week. Protesters seem unfazed. They've seen it all, including having dead rodents dropped on them.
India Quarantines Ebola Survivor Because Of Infectious Semen
Ebola can linger in semen for months after a person recovers from the disease. So survivors are typically given condoms and a stern warning. But India is being more cautious.
Hong Kong Clears Part Of Main Protest Camp
Pro-democracy protesters had held the site outside Hong Kong's main government buildings for nearly two months. "We will proceed on the principle of peace and nonviolence," said one protest leader.
North Korea's Charm Offensive Doesn't Distract From Human Rights Record
A UN General Assembly committee that deals with human rights and social issues is expected to vote on a measure that puts Pyongyang on a path toward the International Criminal Court.
China Agrees To Pollution Limits, But Will It Make A Difference?
China has for the first time announced a ceiling to its future carbon emissions. Critics say the commitment is primarily symbolic, and unlikely to have a significant impact in the near future.