Patrick Winn

Malaysian Chinese comedian Nigel Ng poses as "Uncle Roger" to critique people's culinary endeavors. His YouTube channel has nearly half a billion views.

Uncle Roger, YouTube’s culinary avenger for Asian food

Food

The World’s Patrick Winn spoke with Nigel Ng, “Uncle Roger,” about foodies, cultural appropriation and the universality of the grumpy uncle.

Former US Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius, left, arrives for the opening ceremony of the Communist Party of Vietnam's 12th Congress in Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 21, 2016. 

Unlikely comrades: The US’ and Vietnam’s militaries

Global Politics
Red building in China with people in masks mingling in front of it

In Hong Kong, lighting a candle for Tiananmen victims is now a crime

Hong Kong politics
A man holds a picture of 19-year-old Kyal Sin, also known as Angel, during her burial in Mandalay, Myanmar

Souring on peace marches, Myanmar protesters seek weapons

Conflict

He became famous for fake interpreting Nelson Mandela’s funeral — now he’s plugging an Israeli start-up

Global Scan

He became famous for fake interpreting Nelson Mandela’s funeral — now he’s plugging an Israeli start-up

Global Scan

South Africa was mortified when it discovered it allowed a sign language interpreter on stage next to world leader to sign what amounted to mere gibberish. The situation got worse when reports emerged he had been connected with criminal behavior. But the man at the center of the controversy is a star once more. That and more in today’s Global Scan.

Anti-government protesters carry signs against ousted Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra as they march in central Bangkok May 8, 2014. Thailand's anti-corruption agency may decide on Thursday whether to pursue charges against Yingluck that could see her b

Thai judges throw out another elected prime minister

Global Politics

Thailand’s been enduring political protesters for years, with voters in the provinces regularly electing national leaders who aren’t amenable to the Bangkok power establishment. And judges keep throwing those candidates out of office. It happened again this week, leading some to wonder about the country’s future political stability.Thailand’s been enduring political protesters for years, with voters in the provinces regularly electing national leaders who aren’t amenable to the Bangkok power establishment. And judges keep throwing those candidates out of office. It happened again this week, leading some to wonder about the country’s future political stability.

Fleeing North Korea

Global Politics

Escaping from North Korea on the “underground railroad” can take months.