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Brazil “wakes up”

Protests across the country reflect a growing dissatisfaction with its political system and its public services

Lucy Jordan, GlobalPost Wednesday, Jun 19, 2013 4:56 PM UTC
Life GlobalPost, Brazil

São Paulo anchors Brazilian protests

What began as a demonstration against transit fare hikes has morphed into a struggle against government corruption

Jill Langlois, GlobalPost Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 6:46 PM UTC
News GlobalPost, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Robert Kraft backtracks, says Super Bowl ring was gift to Putin

According to his spokesman, the Patriots owner has "great respect for Russia" and the leadership of its president

Dan Peleschuk, GlobalPost Monday, Jun 17, 2013 9:00 PM UTC
Politics GlobalPost, robert kraft

Robert Kraft: Putin stole my Super Bowl ring!

The Patriots owner says the Russian president pocketed his jewelry and walked out of a gala event with 3 KGB guards

David Trifunov, GlobalPost Monday, Jun 17, 2013 3:22 PM UTC
Entertainment GlobalPost, robert kraft

Bangkok: World’s most popular city?

According to the annual credit card index, the Thai capital is the planet's biggest tourist destination

Patrick Winn, GlobalPost Saturday, Jun 15, 2013 6:30 PM UTC
Social GlobalPost, Thailand, tourist

Iran’s moderate candidate gets key boost on election day

Backed by reformists and a growing number of conservatives, Hassan Rouhani has made a last-minute jump in the polls

Reese Erlich, GlobalPost Friday, Jun 14, 2013 7:04 PM UTC
Politics GlobalPost, Hassan Rouhani

Will China give up Snowden?

Hong Kong and Beijing have to decide if they're willing to pick a fight with the Obama administration

Benjamin Carlson, GlobalPost Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 4:13 PM UTC
Technology GlobalPost, China, Edward Snowden

Hong Kong might have no choice but to protect Snowden

The NSA whistleblower could exploit a loophole in the Chinese territory's asylum system to buy himself some time

Benjamin Carlson, GlobalPost Monday, Jun 10, 2013 3:18 PM UTC
Technology GlobalPost, Hong Kong

Welcome to the age of Bush-Obama

New revelations about the NSA's data collection methods should come as little surprise VIDEO

Jean MacKenzie, GlobalPost Friday, Jun 7, 2013 6:37 PM UTC
Technology Video, GlobalPost, verizon

SATs have nothing on China’s dreaded gaokao exam

Every year, millions of students sweat through a grueling college entrance test lasting nine hours over two days

Benjamin Carlson and Zhao Chen, GlobalPost Friday, Jun 7, 2013 4:35 PM UTC
Social GlobalPost, China, College, gaokao

Syrian army recaptures route into Israeli-held territory

According to Israeli officials, Syrian troops regained control of the Quneitra crossing from the rebels Thursday

Priyanka Boghani, GlobalPost Thursday, Jun 6, 2013 5:26 PM UTC
Politics GlobalPost, Syria, Military, Army

Samsung wins Apple patent case

The ruling means a halt to all imports and sales on several AT&T-sold models of iPhones

Alexander Besant, GlobalPost Wednesday, Jun 5, 2013 10:25 PM UTC
Technology GlobalPost, Samsung, Apple

Israel to African migrants: Get out!

The country will deport 60,000 crossing over from Egypt -- a move that may not be legal under international law

News Desk, GlobalPost Tuesday, Jun 4, 2013 5:48 PM UTC 34
News GlobalPost, Israel, Egypt, Africa

The real cause of the Turkish protests

They're not about shopping malls or housing but what some believe is an increasingly dictatorial government

Stephen Starr, GlobalPost Monday, Jun 3, 2013 3:15 PM UTC
News GlobalPost, Turkey

Turkish prime minister dismisses talk of Turkish Spring

Once a peaceful sit-in, protests in Taksim Square have become the country's most intense demonstration in years

Daniel DeFraia, GlobalPost Monday, Jun 3, 2013 2:40 PM UTC
News GlobalPost, Turkey

Hands-free Whopper holder debuts in Puerto Rico

If you like dignity but prefer hamburgers, Burger King has just the device for you VIDEO

Amy Silverstein, GlobalPost Friday, May 31, 2013 11:00 PM UTC 23
Business Video, GlobalPost, Burger King

Sherpas inexplicably blamed for mounting Everest accidents

Inexperienced climbers are flocking to the mountain in record numbers as locals struggle to ensure their safety

Jason Overdorf, GlobalPost Friday, May 31, 2013 4:52 PM UTC 13
Business GlobalPost, Sherpas, Tibet, Nepal

Could fracking make the Persian Gulf irrelevant?

America's natural gas supply could have a major impact on European markets -- and its stake in the Middle East

Paul Ames, GlobalPost Thursday, May 30, 2013 12:38 PM UTC
Business GlobalPost, Persian Gulf, Belgium

Is The Hague racist?

The African Union alleges the International Criminal Court is targeting black leaders because of their race

Tristan McConnell, GlobalPost Wednesday, May 29, 2013 6:10 PM UTC
Politics GlobalPost, The Hague, Africa

Chinese millennials to enter worst job market in nation’s history

While the number of college graduates in China has multiplied six fold, the number of jobs has dropped 15 percent

Benjamin Carlson, GlobalPost Tuesday, May 28, 2013 8:11 PM UTC
Social GlobalPost, China, millennials

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