China watching marriage numbers to measure economic growth

There have been renewed tensions between Japan and China over a chain of islands both countries say is theirs. The diplomatic spat over coast guard patrols is far from a drop in the ocean for local fishermen.

First a jewel heist, then a water leak; now the Louvre might have to contend with its staff going on strike next Monday. The staff union is arguing worker shortages, maintenance issues and rising prices for some tickets are threatening the building's security and overall visitor experience.

Many Bangladesh locals have welcomed the death penalty handed down in absentia to the country's exiled former leader. Sheikh Hasina was found guilty of ordering the killing of hundreds of student protesters last year. But the political uncertainty since then has taken a toll on some of the