Articles By M. Johanson

China-Philippines South China Sea Dispute Hurting Philippines’ Tourism Industry

The China-Philippines South China Sea dispute may have a devastating effect on the Philippines’ vital tourism industry after China issued a travel warning last week.

Princess Cruises Sued By Panama Castaway Over Rescue Failure

Panamanian fisherman Adrian Vazquez has sued Princess Cruises for failing to rescue him and his now-deceased companions after a ship passed by when they were stranded at sea.

Stunning Street Art From The Havana Biennial: ‘Wrinkles Of The City’

Exploring the relationship between visuals and social issues, French creative team J.R. and Cuban-American artist Jose Parla have transformed the streets of Havana with absorbing murals for the Havana Biennial.

The ‘Inappropriate’ Chinese Holiday Village in Wales

It was to be the first purpose-built retreat center for inhabitants of the world’s largest country, but plans for the £50m ($80m) Chinese holiday village in Wales were dealt a blow recently after inspectors deemed the design “inappropriate.

Marilyn Monroe Statue Dismantled: Chicago Says Goodbye to Norma Jean [PHOTOS]

After a year on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, Marilyn Monroe is headed west -- one piece at a time.

Disposable Barbecue Left In Tent Poisons British Teenager

British teenager Hannah Thomas-Jones died on Sunday after apparently breathing in fumes from a disposable barbecue left inside her tent at a campsite in central England.

PlanetSolar Catamaran First To Circle Globe Using Solar Energy

The PlanetSolar catamaran became the first vehicle to circumnavigate the globe using solar energy on Friday when it pulled into Monaco after 19 months at sea.