Sea-turtle survivor and economic crises don't just happen here.

"So after beachgoers pulled him ashore on a boogie board, veterinarians began what became a year-long effort to save him."

"The Bank deemed it necessary to further enhance monetary easing, thereby ensuring a successful transition from the recovery phase following the earthquake disaster to a sustainable growth path with price stability,"

Mysterious resignations in Mexico and Mysterious sportsmanship by the Indians

"Mexico's federal attorney general's office, known by its Spanish initials PGR, said that the prosecutors stepped down by their own will, though it remained unclear why it happened en masse."



"Once Tendulkar had spoken Dhoni listened and a decision that - according to the letter of the law - was perfectly fair was swiftly overturned."

They fail them young these days and Meet my extremist buddy!

"But that still looks as though 30% are leaving without reaching the expected level."

"HaIvri was arrested in Israel for celebrating the death of Yitzhak Rabin; he was also jailed for six months for desecrating a mosque." 

South Korea realizes the bleeding obvious and so do the Arabs

"...the military needs to find a new way of maintaining discipline other than through physical assaults.."

"Increasingly, it is seen and judged as it is -- a country ready to exploit every opportunity to become a regional hegemon."

Eritrean tactics and deja vu all over again, Kosovo style

"...the plot was genuine, and says it represented "a qualitative shift in Eritrean tactics..."

"We will not withdraw, there will be no return under any circumstances and at any price,"

Aussies improving GPS and You know you're getting old when the murderers start looking younger.

"Technology gains from being in the right place at the right time and a lot of people are now realising satellite systems have problems,"

"..the boy calmly said in front of cameras that he participated in four killings.."

Why beating children is not a good idea and triumphing over racism 1950s style.

"..a harshly punitive environment may have long-term detrimental effects on children's verbal intelligence.."

"Embarrassed at only being able to slowly print his name when fans asked for autographs, he taught himself to read and write."

'How Russia Works Pt 1'

"Putin is the leader. There is no disagreement about that."

And you thought they only treated refugees badlly in the West

"Cambodian authorities assured the United States’ ambassador to the country that it would abide by international refugee protocols, just two days before it broke its obligations and deported a group of Uighur asylum seekers to an uncertain future in China..." 

Irish rebellion, Jihadist comics and Russia's staple diet.

"... Enda Kenny yesterday accused the Vatican of downplaying or “managing” the rape and torture of children in order to uphold its own power and reputation."

"The media wing of al-Qaeda plans to boost its recruiting with jihadist anime.."

"Previously, beer had been considered a foodstuff."

Canadian women's rights, ethnic tension in China and political discourse Tea Party style.

"...though most still choose not to."

"A woman from the information office of Xinjiang Public Security Department
in Urumqi confirmed the attack, but would not give any details. As is common with Chinese officials, she refused to give her name."

"You have proven repeatedly that you are not a Lady, therefore, shall not be afforded due respect from me!"