As China Security Czar Loses Power, Communist Party Newspaper Touts ‘Political Reform’

People's Daily publishes full page and discusses political reform, after the showdown between Wen and Zhou at the Politic.

Euro at Risk of Survival

Voices predicting the disappearance or at least partial breakup of the euro are getting louder, especially after the latest election results from France and Greece.

Chinese Activist Chen Guangcheng Condemns Abuse of His Family

Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has again spoken directly to the U.S. Congress from China, this time condemning Chinese authorities for the brutal treatment of his family.

EU Strikes Somali Pirates on Land

The European Union anti-piracy unit struck a Somali pirate base for the first time on Tuesday, using an attack helicopter to strike pirate-owned boats used to carry out kidnappings.

Pentagon Limits F-22 Raptor Flights Over Safety

The Department of Defense on Tuesday said there will be limits on F-22 Raptor flights over complaints regarding the fighter jet’s oxygen supply problems.

Southern Plains Indian Warrior ‘Print’ Turns Out to Be Real Thing

“Print” found in estate sale turns out to be a painting by great American artist and sells for six figures.

Falun Dafa Day Around the World (Photo Gallery)

Photos from Falun Dafa Day celebrations from around the world, a 20th anniversary of the practice's public introduction.

Commentary 9: On the Unscrupulous Nature of the Chinese Communist Party

Only without the Chinese Communist Party, does China have hope.

Oldest Known Wall Art Found in France

The earliest example of wall art has been identified on a massive block of engraved and ochre-stained limestone in southwestern France.

Over 116,221,741 people renounce the CCP and its affiliated organizations

Fashion & Beauty

Tangerine Tango: The Juiciest Color for Spring and Summer
Viewpoints

An Open Letter to President Obama: Support Falun Gong in China

The United States faces a stark choice between those who have wielded torture and genocide vs. those who wish to redress wrongs and heal their nation.
Regime

Power Taken From Chinese Security Czar Zhou Yongkang
Space & Astronomy

Rare Annular Eclipse to Cross Pacific on May 20

Skies in the western United States, China, and Japan will be graced by a rare and beautiful celestial phenomenon this weekend: an annular solar eclipse.
Special Section

Award-Winning Couple Delighted by Shen Yun
Toronto

A Proper Breakfast Helps Students Perform Better: Study

A recent study by the Toronto school board shows that morning meals are directly related to how students perform at school.
Other Ways of Healing

Chinese Spiritual Practice Gives Life Without Worries
Innovation

Signal App Fights Piracy With the Cloud

Companies are looking for new ways of sending data, and one, Rimage, may just have a solution with their new app, Signal.
Literary & Visual Arts

A Reading of ‘Song’ by William Blake
National News

American Breaks Guinness Surfing Record

An American surfer was recognized by Guinness World Records for surfing a 78-foot wave, the largest on record.

U.S.

Fires Uncontrolled in Arizona

Multiple forest fires sent smoke as far south as Phoenix, Ariz., on May 15. Of the four fires, none are contained, and no dates for containment have been announced.

World

UN Observers in Syria Stranded After Convoy Bombed

United Nations military observers were forced to stay in the northern Syrian town of Khan Cheikhoun after their vehicles were damaged in a bomb blast.

China

Chen Guangcheng Receiving Passport in 15 days

Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has completed visa applications for himself and his family and the documents should be approved within 15 days, according to a Voice of [...]

Business

Jamie Dimon Faces JPMorgan Shareholders

On May 15, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon was face-to-face with the bank’s shareholders at its annual shareholder meeting.

Opinion

Burma’s Opportunity to Improve People’s Health

The rapid changes now taking place in Burma are creating the conditions for renewed support for the country’s precarious public health system.

Science

Kepler Sheds Light on the Secrets of Superflares

Superflares are powerful magnetic events much larger than solar flares. They erupt above giant starspots on a variety of stars, but the mechanism behind them is unclear.

Technology

‘Wolfenstein 3D’ Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary

Iconic shooter game “Wolfenstein 3D" would be available for free online and on iTunes for a limited time.

The season finales of “NCIS” and “NCIS: Los Angeles” drove CBS to an across-the-board win in viewers and key demographics on Tuesday. Meanwhile, NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” improved modestly in viewers, but declined in adults 18-49. A double episode of [...]