Here's What China Thinks of Ed Snowden and the NSA

Xinhua/SCMP/Global Times

From Washington to Hong Kong and back again, a lot of people are saying Snowden made a mistake in picking his hideout. But what are the Chinese papers saying about their 29-year-old Deep Throat in residence? And do they have any more news on his extradition? Also: Where is this guy anyway?

By Esther Zuckerman

Apr 19, 2013

In Russia, Boston Worries Turn to Sochi

Even before the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing were linked to Russia, the nation saw how the attacks could resonate at the Sochi Olympics. Now, the fast-moving terror situation in America is having a ripple effect on the Games.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Apr 16, 2013

How the Rest of the World Is Watching the Wake of Boston

In the Muslim world there were concerns about who might be blamed; in Britain thoughts turned to their own marathon set to take place Sunday. In its aftermath, the Boston Marathon bombings became a global news story, appearing on front pages in places ranging from Argentina to Turkey. 

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Feb 18, 2013

Nigeria Is Not Impressed by Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian went to Nigeria to promote a party. Stop, we can feel your eye roll from here. That said, we were wondering what her reception was like and (surprise?) it appears Nigerians dislike Kardashian as much as most Americans do—but for completely different reasons.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Nov 14, 2012

The Whole World Is Very Entertained by the Petraeus Scandal

Let's be honest, this Petraeus thing is just odd. So odd that we are having trouble giving it a name because it's an undulating charybdis of adultery, ill logic, adults acting stupid, and embarrassment involving people who are supposed to be the most upstanding Americans in the country. And we were wondering how this mess looks to everyone who doesn't live here.

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By John Hudson

Nov 6, 2012

The World Is Taking a Crash Course in the Crazy American Electoral Process

American elections are always a global event, but with this year's emphasis on the Electoral College, foreigners are cramming to re-learn the complicated state-by-state election system.

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By John Hudson

Jul 24, 2012

The Rest of the First World Is Astounded by America's Enduring Gun Culture

We learned today that the Aurora mass shooting is as big a story around the world as it is in the U.S., but the reaction is not. A headline in Norway's largest newspaper captured the disbelief in other industrialized countries in the wake of the tragedy: "Stricter Firearms Is a Non-Issue Even After Massacre."

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By John Hudson

Jul 11, 2012

World Wants Obama's Hands Off the Internet's Off Switch

President Obama's recently signed executive order outlining emergency control of the Internet didn't get much attention in the U.S. but it's spooking foreign journalists.

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By John Hudson

Jun 6, 2012

Europe Is Dumbfounded by Scott Walker's Victory

The recall victory of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is sending shockwaves through Europe as right-wing and left-wing newspapers marvel at the Republican's ability to survive an election months after stripping the collective bargaining rights of public-sector unions.

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By John Hudson

May 24, 2012

In Pakistan, No Tears for Imprisoned Doctor

The Pakistani press does not share the outrage of U.S. lawmakers at the 33-year prison sentence of the doctor who helped the CIA locate Osama bin Laden. In fact, Dr. Shakil Afridi, charged with running a fake vaccination clinic to collect bin Laden's DNA, should be glad he wasn't executed according to some Pakistani dailies.  

 

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By John Hudson

May 22, 2012

Indian Media React to Dharun Ravi's Jail Sentence

India's leading newspapers latched onto yesterday's sentencing of former Rutger's University student Dharun Ravi convicted of bias intimidation against college roommate Tyler Clementi.

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By John Hudson

May 9, 2012

Switzerland Ponders Michele Bachmann's Dual Citizenship

She may be America's Tea Party darling but Congresswoman Michele Bachmann can now run for public office in Switzerland.

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By John Hudson

Apr 5, 2012

Europe Is Baffled by the U.S. Supreme Court

Europe is scratching its head over the possibility that the U.S. Supreme Court will strike down President Obama's signature legislative achievement.

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By John Hudson

Mar 20, 2012

Indian Media Cast Doubt on Dharun Ravi Verdict

He's a native son of India and the press has his back.

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By John Hudson

Mar 5, 2012

World Reacts to Obama's Security Pledge to Israel

President Obama's pledge that the United States "will always have Israel's back" and will attack Iran if it develops a nuclear weapon reverberated across the world Monday.

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By John Hudson

Feb 21, 2012

Indian Media Grapples with Tyler Clementi Cyberbullying Trial

The cyberbullying trial following the suicide of Rutgers student Tyler Clementi in 2010 may be happening in New Jersey, but in India, the proceedings are being broadcast live as Indian-American defendant Dahrun Ravi faces up to 10-years in state prison.

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By John Hudson

Jan 17, 2012

Rick Perry's Name Is Mud in the Turkish Press

Texas governor Rick Perry caused something of an international incident Monday, suggesting that longtime NATO-ally Turkey was ruled by "Islamic terrorists."

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By John Hudson

Dec 7, 2011

The World Reacts to Clinton's Gay Rights Speech

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's bold U.N. speech condemning the discrimination of gay, lesbian and transgendered people across the world had a significant impact in the U.S. But how's it playing around the world? 

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By John Hudson

Dec 1, 2011

Europe's Getting a Kick Out of the GOP Field

Checking in on how Europe is covering the race for the GOP nomination, it turns out our media brethren across the Atlantic are just as focused on the candidates' gaffes and blunders as we are.

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By Heather Horn

Aug 19, 2011

What the World Makes of Rick Perry

The international media is talking about his religion, his jobs record, his controversies

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By Heather Horn

Aug 8, 2011

What the World Is Saying About the U.S. Debt Downgrade

Europe's worried, China's lecturing, and the Arab world? It's busy

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By Heather Horn

Jul 25, 2011

Europeans See Debt Debate as Sign of American Decline

The superpower status of the United States is at risk, say editorials

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By Heather Horn

Jul 12, 2011

Europe Is Not Impressed by Washington's Debt Dance

The refrain from European papers: screw this up and the whole world suffers

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By Heather Horn

Jul 8, 2011

World Wonders Why We're So Worked Up Over Casey Anthony

Foreign audiences are captivated by our captivation

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By Heather Horn

Jun 28, 2011

Foreign Press: Palin, Bachmann, Whatever

Or a lesson in how gaffes can be global

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By Heather Horn

Jun 27, 2011

'Go the F*ck to Sleep' Sparks Soul-Searching Among German Parents

Your kids are irritating? 'Easier to say you're giving up tea for heroin,' says reviewer

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By Heather Horn

Jun 13, 2011

International Media on the Palin Emails: Well That Was Fun!

Bemusement, amusement, and head-shaking over "Anglo-Saxon" Palin obsession

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By Heather Horn

Jun 13, 2011

The French Are Unimpressed by American Justice

As DSK heads to trial, the French media run explainers--and takedowns

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By Heather Horn

Jun 7, 2011

The World Watches Weinergate

If you ever wanted to see a German explain a wiener joke, now's your chance

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By Heather Horn

May 31, 2011

The World Puzzles Over Palin on a Motorcycle

Swedish and Japanese media merely note the event; Germans find it vulgar

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By Heather Horn

May 20, 2011

How the Muslim World Heard Obama's Speech

A roundup of reactions from President Obama's target audience

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By Heather Horn

May 13, 2011

The World Weighs Newt Gingrich's Presidential Chances

If Gingrich's candidacy is mostly a curiosity to Americans, what can foreigners think?

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By Heather Horn

May 12, 2011

The French Consider Foer's Vegetarianism: 'We Are Not Elves!'

Jonathan Safran Foer's Eating Animals is published in the land of steak frites

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By Heather Horn

May 10, 2011

World Wonders Why Shriver and Schwarzenegger Split

Global voyeurism sparked by an American phenomenon: the power couple

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By Heather Horn

May 6, 2011

Happy Birthday, George Clooney! Love, Germany

No major U.S. paper marked the star's half-century, but Germans sure did

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By Heather Horn

May 5, 2011

Europe's Icon Needs Satisfied by a Glimpse of the Situation Room

And it's all the more iconic because we haven't seen bin Laden's corpse

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By Heather Horn

May 2, 2011

What the Foreign Op-Ed Pages Say About Bin Laden's Killing

The French are inflamed with liberal zeal, a Spanish op-ed brings up Melville, and more

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By Heather Horn

May 2, 2011

Headlines from the Arab World on Bin Laden's Death

A look at the nuances in headline-writing

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By Heather Horn

Apr 28, 2011

There Is Very Little in Arabic Media About Lara Logan's Assault

A mob attack on Lara Logan in Cairo is not major news in the region

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By Heather Horn

Apr 27, 2011

The World Watches a Birth Certificate Frenzy

Today's news raises questions, like what's the German word for "silliness"?

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By Heather Horn

Apr 26, 2011

Gleeks Go Global; Europe Greets 'Glee'

Perspectives on "le phénomène «Glee»"

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By Heather Horn

Apr 25, 2011

The Arab World Is Pretty Well-Informed on Mel Gibson

The French, on the other hand, aren't that interested

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By Heather Horn

Apr 22, 2011

How the World Sees BP

American media portrays the company as a villain; foreign press see it a little differently

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By Heather Horn

Apr 19, 2011

The World Considers the Racist Obama Chimpanzee Email

Chinese don't care, Russians find the Tea Party interesting, Germans love! Obama

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By Heather Horn

Apr 18, 2011

The World Considers Donald Trump

Home News From Afar: Aside from a South Korean blog, the world is smirking

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