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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

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

Uncle Roger, YouTube's culinary avenger for Asian food
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

Unlikely comrades: The US' and Vietnam’s militaries
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

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

Souring on peace marches, Myanmar protesters seek weapons

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

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

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.

Thai judges throw out another elected prime minister

Fleeing North Korea

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

Fleeing North Korea