Afghan Opium Production on Increase

The United Nations’ drug agency called on Afghanistan to make headway in curbing its illicit opium production, saying that not enough has been done in recent years.

Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi to visit Ireland in June

Nobel Peace Prize winner and General Secretary of the National League for Democracy in Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi is set to visit Ireland this June to receive Amnesty’s [...]

Chinese Regime Has Backdoor Access to US Systems

A recent study found that a U.S. military chip manufactured in China—widely used in systems for weapons, nuclear power plants, and public transport—contains a built-in [...]

Sister of Falun Gong Practitioner Arrested in Chinese Village

The sister of a Falun Gong practitioner who received the support of 300 village households in a town in China’s Hebei province was kidnapped.

Tang Baiqiao’s Adventures With Chinese Spies: Part II

Tang Baiqiao, a prominent dissident and proponent of Chinese democracy, was subject to unsettling overtures by a regime messenger.

Chinese Scholars Voice Support for Falun Gong and ‘The Brave 300’

Inspired by the Brave 300, Chinese intellectuals stand up for Falun Gong.

Last Transit of Venus for 105 Years

A once-in-a-lifetime event will take place on June 5/6 when Venus will be visible as a tiny black dot moving across the sun. The next Venus transit isn’t due until 2117.

Huge Number of Officials Poised to Escape China

A greater number of elite Chinese cadres than previously thought could be considered “naked officials.”

PHOTOS: 75-Year Anniversary of Golden Gate Bridge Goes off With a Bang

The Golden Gate Bridge celebrated its 75-year anniversary this Memorial Day weekend on Sunday, May 27, with dance, song, and nighttime fireworks.

Over 117,075,128 people renounce the CCP and its affiliated organizations

Music

A Melting Pot in Music: An interview with Maestro Dirk Brosse
Space & Astronomy

First Lunar Eclipse of 2012 on June 4

The Earth’s shadow will darken part of the moon next Monday in a partial lunar eclipse, visible from the Pacific Ocean and surrounding areas.
Democracy & Human Rights

Redress 1989 Tiananmen Massacre, Say Hong Kong Citizens
Viewpoints

Global Economy in Danger

The global economy is at risk of a downward spiral and only powerful globally coordinated policy can prevent it.
Culture

The 10 Virtues of Tea
Asia Pacific

Chinese Regime to Crack Down Harder on North Korean Refugees

Many North Koreans flee the isolated, communist state to escape poverty and rights abuses.
Inspiring Discoveries

Olympicene: Smallest 5-Ringed Structure Ever Created
National

First Walking Land Animal Demoted to Mudskipper

The first animal thought to have walked on land actually just dragged itself along like a mudskipper, according to new UK research published in Nature on May 23.
Cycling

Kreuziger Takes Giro Stage 19, Hesjedal Closer to Overall Win
Motorsports

Webber Wins Formula One Grand Prix of Monaco

Mark Webber of Red Bull started from the pole and finished first in the Formula One Grand Prix of Monaco.