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Katy Lee

Katy Lee

Former Deputy Foreign Editor

    Latest articles by Katy Lee

    Criminal Justice
    Photo: Parents scale a multi-story building to help their kids cheat on an examPhoto: Parents scale a multi-story building to help their kids cheat on an exam
    Criminal Justice

    It’s a sign of just how bad India’s cheating problem has gotten.

    By Katy Lee
    Israel
    Here’s the breakdown on Israel’s election results — it’s looking great for NetanyahuHere’s the breakdown on Israel’s election results — it’s looking great for Netanyahu
    Israel

    A new right-wing coalition beckons for Israel.

    By Zack Beauchamp and Katy Lee
    Culture
    Japan’s blackface problem: the country’s bizarre, troubled relationship with raceJapan’s blackface problem: the country’s bizarre, troubled relationship with race
    Culture

    The long, tangled history of Japan’s issues with race and racism come out in its tolerance of blackface.

    By Katy Lee
    Climate
    China is on a crazy mission to build artificial islands. What the hell is it up to?China is on a crazy mission to build artificial islands. What the hell is it up to?
    Climate

    It’s not really clear, but it’s got the neighbors worried.

    By Katy Lee
    Climate
    Pollution is changing the way China does politicsPollution is changing the way China does politics
    China
    Where the world’s migrants go, in one mapWhere the world’s migrants go, in one map
    China

    America is the top choice for migrants from some surprisingly far-flung countries.

    By Katy Lee
    North Korea
    “Knife shower of justice”: North Korea’s delighted response to attack on US ambassador“Knife shower of justice”: North Korea’s delighted response to attack on US ambassador
    North Korea

    Pyongyang said it would serve America right for its “warmongering.”

    By Katy Lee
    World Politics
    Screaming man attacks US ambassador to South Korea with razor bladeScreaming man attacks US ambassador to South Korea with razor blade
    World Politics

    Video shows Ambassador Mark Lippert injured after the attack

    By Amanda Taub and Katy Lee

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