Putin Strives to Harness Energy of Russian Pilgrims for Political Profit
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on August 3rd, 2014 11:08 pm by HL
Putin Strives to Harness Energy of Russian Pilgrims for Political Profit
Celebrations for the 700th birthday of St. Sergius emphasized his role in shaping a unified Russia, a narrative that dovetails with the Kremlin’s political aims.
China Experiences a Booming Underground Market in Child Surrogacy
The rise of surrogacy links wealthy couples with poor women, in a murky world of online brokers, dubious private clinics and expensive trips to foreign countries.
Nepal Enthralled by Visit of India Premier, Who Hits ‘the Right Notes’
A fractious country, Nepal has been united in its embrace of Narendra Modi, the first Indian prime minister in 17 years to make a state visit here.