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Modern Parenthood Empty nest: Diverse paths find an American family all in China, then gone

An empty nest fills when an American couple goes to China to work, and finds their trailing offspring with them. But now the Beijing-ensconced parents see their adult kids moving back to the US.
Energy Voices Libya oil production slows as world looks elsewhere for fuel

Ongoing protests have forced the closure of two export terminals and an entire oil field in Libya, causing a drop in the country's oil production. Gains in production elsewhere may mean a long road ahead for oil in Libya.
In vitro fertilization becomes popular in Asia as women delay having children

In vitro fertilization is a fast-growing industry in Asia as women hold off on giving birth, leading to low fertility rates that could have a large impact on economic growth in countries such as Japan.
Japanese stocks plunge, rattling world markets

Japan's Nikkei falls 6.4 percent Thursday in the wake of the Bank of Japan's decision to stand pat on monetary easing. Concerns also mount about Fed's commitment to easing in the US.
Stocks drop on choppy day for Wall Street

Stocks fell Tuesday on concerns that central banks will pull back from support for the global economy. Stocks began sliding from the opening bell, trailing markets in Asia and Europe.
Bermuda Triangle doesn't make the cut on list of world's most dangerous oceans

A new report from the WFF has identified the most dangerous oceans for ship wrecks imperiling underwater life.
Japanese troops to converge on Calif. in unprecedented military exercise

Japanese troops in the US: American and Japanese military officials said the training will help Japan's Self-Defense Force better respond to crises such as natural disasters.
McDonald's sales buoyed by Dollar Menu, breakfast

McDonald's global sales at stores open at least a year rose 2.6 percent in May, a welcome result after struggling a year ago. McDonald's sales were helped by cheap eats and new menu items, including egg white breakfast sandwiches.
Energy Voices In global climate change fight, what can we learn from Kyoto?

Nations across the world continue to grapple with how to address climate change, and there have been some tough lessons learned since the Kyoto Protocol, first adopted in 1997. David Shorr, a program officer at the Stanley Foundation, talks about the future of climate treaties in an interview with OilPrice.com.
Energy Voices Asia pushes for free-market liquefied natural gas

Natural gas consumers in Asia are pushing to break the longstanding linkage between the price of oil and and the price of natural gas. Japan is pushing for a futures market for liquefied natural gas, Schaefer writes, and the potential Canadian supply could be the first to get priced this way.
Change Agent Solar pumps could boost farm yields in poor countries

Foot-powered irrigation pumps are useful but limited. Diesel pumps are expensive. Solar-powered pumps could be an answer.
National Doughnut Day: Is the Glazed Donut Breakfast Sandwich worth a try?

National Doughnut Day is here, and Dunkin' Donuts is debuting a new, intriguing confection on its menus in celebration. Here’s the Monitor newsroom review of the Glazed Donut Breakfast Sandwich, for National Doughnut Day.
Global News Blog China's Xi Jinping meets with Obama: Will it be a 'Nixon goes to China' moment?

Some hope that it could be.
Opinion At US-China summit, trust is the issue

President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping face a full agenda, from cybertheft to North Korea, when they meet at a desert estate in California today and tomorrow. But the fundamental issue is lack of trust, which needs building over a vast array of issues.
Dog meat trade: Activists step up campaign to stem 'rampant' illegal smuggling

Dog smuggling from Thailand to Vietnam is part of an inhumane meat trade that slaughters some 5 million dogs for human consumption a year, say animal rights groups.
US-China summit gamble: Can relaxed format boost rapport over rivalry?

The two-day US-China summit, devoted to establishing a rapport between Obama and Xi, has its skeptics. But planners hope six hours of unscripted conversation can help foster a 'new type of great power relationship.'
China aims for meeting of equals as Xi sits down with Obama (+video)

In recent months, Beijing has been talking up a 'new great power relationship.' China’s President Xi Jinping meets Obama for two days of unscripted talks in California on Friday.
Terrorism & Security North Korea will talk to South Korea in bid to ease tension on the peninsula

Relations between the North and the South have been more strained than usual lately, but an agreement to discuss reopening a joint factory venture could shift the mood in the region.
The Monitor's View Why this China-US summit must succeed

The June 7-8 summit between Barack Obama and Xi Jinping could help define a grand narrative of cooperation that belies predictions of inevitable China-US conflict.
Ford recall: 465,000 vehicles could have fuel leaks. Are you affected?

Ford recall involves about 465,000 cars and SUVs. The company says the Ford recall is due to fuel leaks in several of its 2013 models.
Was the fish you had for dinner caught by slaves? New report raises alarm.

A new report out by an Environmental Justice Foundation documents widespread use of Burmese forced labor in the Thai fishing industry. The US is one of the largest importers of Thai fish products.
The Monitor's View Helping China end its cybercrime spree

When Obama meets China's new leader next month, he should show how the rapid rise in Chinese cybercrime not only hurts the US but China's economy as well.
Chinese premier visits India, talks up trade and trust

Premier Li Keqiang arrived this weekend in New Delhi on his first foreign trip. India has become China's biggest market for infrastructure contracts, but the two countries remain wary neighbors.
In first trip abroad, Chinese premier visits India

In an effort to expand economic cooperation and resolve a border dispute, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived in India Sunday, his first trip abroad since taking office in March.
Pavlof Volcano ash cloud shows Alaska's threat to air travel (+video)

Ash billowing from Pavlof Volcano is not high enough to affect international air travel, but Pavlof is just one of a string of active Alaska volcanoes that sits beneath the flight corridor between the US and Asia.