Inside North Korea’s $800 million ‘Hotel of Doom’: The Brit who saw the empty pyramid up close

A 330-metre pyramid meant to showcase North Korea’s modernity, the Ryugyong Hotel remains empty decades after construction ...

They Killed My Source

A man claiming to be an Iranian intelligence officer promised me he would reveal his country’s secrets. Then he disappeared.

From evil to upheaval and beyond: How the ‘axis’ metaphor shaped modern geopolitics

By the time of World War II, the term “ Axis powers ” had come to refer to the military coalition of Germany, Italy and Japan. In that historical context, the word “axis,” from the perspective of ...

North Korea’s ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and other top officials have gathered to discuss preparations for ...
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Inside North Korea (surreal experience)

Remember the torture memos? The boat strike memos may be worse. After winning his first Oscar, Tom Cruise kept repeating the same 2-word phrase. It’s a lesson in emotional intelligence ...