Saudi Arabia Facing Ramadan Crisis
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is globally revered and celebrated for numerous reasons, not least because Saudi women are treated "like queens", unlike western women...
The Korea Times (They are a-Changin’?)
The always informative and never ridiculous beacon of global journalistic excellence, the Korea Times, recently ran a piece entitled 'Gay hating lawmakers; slut-shaming 'Slutwalk''....
What the Hell is going on at the Korea Times?
Yep, the hardworking folks over at the Korea Times, that supposedly real (just ask them) national newspaper, have done it again! Actually, to be more...
So, the North Koreans have Shut Down the Kaesong Complex. Is...
Short answer: No.
Slightly longer answer: Well, who the hell knows?
One thing is certain here on the peninsula as of this hour. If the South...
The Korea Times Reprints Story from The Onion… Again
Yep, the intrepid guys and gals at the Korea Times recently yet again quoted a story from The Onion, a well known (well, perhaps...
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