As Japan’s Leader Goes to Seoul, South Koreans Are All Ears
What the prime minister says about the fraught history between the two nations could continue a nascent thaw that is underway, or bring it to a halt.
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Jamaica Could Become a Republic in 2024. What Will That Look Like?
The Commonwealth country has scheduled a referendum in 2024 on whether to cut ties to the British monarchy, opening up a debate on how to reshape the society.
As a King Is Crowned, Some Britons Ask Why the Monarchy Persists
As long as there has been a monarchy, there have been questions about its legitimacy. But for many people, it would be difficult to disentangle the royal family from British identity.
DNA Confirms Oral History of Swahili People
A genetic analysis of dozens of ancient skeletons from East Africa helps pin down the origins of coastal Swahili society.
Authorities Reinstate Alcohol Ban for Aboriginal Australians
The reaction to a rise in crime has renewed hard questions about race and control, and about the open wounds of discrimination.
When a Visit to the Museum Becomes an Ethical Dilemma
Western museums are major tourist attractions, drawing travelers from around the world. But what responsibility do we bear as spectators for patronizing institutions that display what critics say are stolen works?
Gandhi’s Life in Photos, 75 Years After His Assassination
Known as the father of Indian independence, his concept of nonviolent resistance to fight injustice has inspired political movements around the world.