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Good Reads: American manufacturing, Apple's new CEO, and a father-son journey to meet two presidentsA round-up of this week's long-form good reads include takes on America's manufacturing power, how religion is faring in the US, and the power of seeing a son in a new light.
- Duck boat sunk in World War II found in Italian lake
The amphibious vehicle sank in Lake Garda, killing 23 US soldiers just days before the end of the fighting in Europe. But the boat, and the remains of the soldiers, were lost until this week.
Beijing targets those who cross the street 'with Chinese characteristics'Beijing's 'strike hard' campaign aims to tame the anarchy that reigns at crosswalks and intersections. Our correspondent's take: 'Good luck.'
Elite Navy SEAL dies in rescue mission to save US doctor in AfghanistanA member of the elite Navy SEAL Team Six was killed on Sunday during a mission that rescued an American doctor from kidnappers in Afghanistan, highlighting the fragile security situation there.
How deadly would chemical weapons in Syria be?Concerns that the Syrian regime would use chemical weapons are putting the spotlight on these weapons of mass destruction.
A traditional Sinterklaas debate: Is 'Black Pete' racist?Every Dec. 5, Sinterklaas – the Dutch and Belgian Santa Claus – is celebrated. And the debate over Black Pete, his helper who is usually portrayed by whites in blackface and curly wigs, is rekindled.
Boy or girl, Kate's royal offspring likely to reign - eventuallyThe centuries-old tradition that gave male children precedence in succession to the British throne has been scrapped, with a new gender-equal law coming soon.
Red algae bloom closes Sydney's beaches, but probably not for longBloody waters before summer has even started may sound like a drag on tourism, but it's a mere drop in the sea for Australia.
Black Friday: Think it's crazy in the US? You should see China's version.China doesn't officially celebrate Black Friday, but Nov. 11 has become the biggest shopping day on the Chinese calendar. E-commerce sales alone reached $4.6 billion this year.
When Hamas launches a rocket, Israeli iPhones buzzThanks to Color Red, a new app thought up by a 13-year-old, Israelis all over the country know exactly when and where each rocket from Gaza is headed.
Rocket sirens pierce the Tel Aviv 'bubble'Tel Aviv is a city that symbolizes efforts by Israelis to maintain a sense of normalcy despite the Arab-Israeli conflict. But now the new normal here includes the opening of municipal bomb shelters.
Syrians want to know: 'Are you okay after Superstorm Sandy?'With the sound of mortars in the background, Syrians in Aleppo express concern for our American correspondent and his storm-battered homeland.
Israelis question too, 'Who wants this war?'Residents of southern Israel only reluctantly express support for a potential expansion of the conflict in Gaza and express sympathy for the suffering on the other side of the border.
Why Mumbai is so gripped by the status of right-wing Bal ThackerayMumbaikars closely followed news that one of their city's most controversial political leaders may be critically ill, resurfacing questions about succession.
Where did 180 Russian websites go?Scores of websites have been blocked under Russia's restrictive new Internet law that's been in effect for the past two weeks. Is this the beginning of a wider crackdown on free speech?
Who is new Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby?As a former oil executive turned Anglican bishop, the new archbishop followed an atypical path to leadership of the Church of England.
Think your office has long meetings? Try China's Party confabsChina's leaders have refined the endless-meeting concept to an exquisite level of pointlessness – making the country's progress over the past 30 years even more remarkable.
Why Wuxi is not your ordinary Chinese cityBecause city planners are hoping to turn Wuxi into a high tech hub, the air is breathable, the streets are broad, and many of the suburban districts look like a bucolic Google campus writ large.
Obama victory a sure thing? A top Irish bookmaker thinks so.Irish betting firm Paddy Power is so confident in an Obama win that they're paying out early to those that bet on the president's reelection. So far they've paid $650,000 to winners.
Krakow's mini-boom in IT attracts Polish and foreign techiesSome 70 multinational firms have opened, employing 20,000 skilled workers – Poles and foreigners alike – in Krakow, which some call a small Silicon Valley of Central Europe.
