There is Nothing Good about Qatar (to say Otherwise is now...
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Just how Dangerous is Social Media?
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It is no...
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This hilarious four-minute piece of inspirational investigative reporting out of North Korea finally shows the true state of the United States of America and...
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...
North Korea, Land of Unicorns
The magical kingdom of North Korea is a much maligned and misunderstood place, according to Ri Chun-hee. Ri, revered for her grace, style and...
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The World’s Worst Mass Murderers
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I had a White People Problem in Africa
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Christmas in Oman
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