Action was taken to rein in rampant corruption two decades ago, but there are growing signs the world’s fourth-most populous country is losing the fight.
Damascus Uncorked: Syria Throws a New Year's Party for the Ages
People set aside divisions and anxiety about the future to mark a once-in-a-lifetime moment of renewal.
China Reckons With Years of Excess
Overindebtedness, overbuilding and overcapacity are causing problems at home and abroad.
The Heroic Race to Rescue 370 Orphans from a War Zone---Twice
A doctor’s plea for help evacuating Sudan’s al-Mygoma Home for Orphaned Children, caught in the middle of intense fighting, set off an extraordinary mobilization of supporters.
China's Xi Nods to 'External Uncertainties' in New Year's Speech
Weeks before Trump takes office, Xi is seeking to shore up confidence that the economy can withstand threats.
Zakir Hussain, Grammy-Winning Indian Tabla Player, Dies at 73
His collaborators included Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, Herbie Hancock, Béla Fleck and Van Morrison.
Treasury Department Says Systems Hacked by China-Backed Actor
Treasury was informed on Dec. 8 by a third-party software service provider that a threat actor remotely accessed certain workstations and unclassified documents, according to a letter reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
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