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Africa's single currency, the CFA Franc, in a Post-euro FutureThe single-currency zone, stretching from Senegal to the Central African Republic, links eight countries and 123 million people. Will it survive if the Euro crashes?
Attack on foreign tourists widens rift between Ethiopia, EritreaFive European tourists, touring the spectacular volcanic moonscape of the Danakil Depression, were killed by unknown gunmen. Ethiopia blamed Eritrea, promises tough action.
Costa Concordia captain: symbol of the era?The Concordia captain's missteps and failure to take responsibility have spurred deeper discussion about a dearth of moral leaders.
Why Russia is willing to sell arms to SyriaRussia, which has weapons contracts with Syria worth $5 billion, is increasingly resisting international pressure to punish its ally. Yesterday it did not deny a report of a recent arms shipment.
In Ohio, a fresh approach to help struggling homeownersESOP works by acting as a good-faith liaison between mortgage lenders and borrowers, helping people who are straining to pay their mortgages stay in their homes.
Israel says ... Iran isn't building a nuclear weaponIf Israeli media reports are correct, Israel shares the US and European views of Iran: That it isn't seeking a nuclear weapon at the moment.
Climbing higher at German wind farmA German wind farm offers a ropes course at the foot of a towering wind turbine, providing an alternative view of green energy.
Can Costa Concordia's captain get a fair trial in Italy?The amount of public anger directed toward the captain of the Costa Concordia, which wrecked off the Italian coast last week, may prevent him from receiving fair legal treatment.
Guatemala's military to tackle internal threatsGuatemala isn't the only Latin American nation to use its army to fight internal armed groups, but guest blogger James Bosworth聽warns that 'protect the population' should be part of the mission.
Ch谩vez appointment - a slap to Colombia?Venezuela President Hugo Ch谩vez's聽new defense minister is worrying officials in both the US and Colombia because of his links to Colombia's FARC rebels.- Hitler lair to become tourist spot in PolandThe Hitler lair, also known as the 'Wolf's Lair,' was the site of an assassination attempt on the Nazi leader by Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg.聽
Costa Concordia: Did the captain break any law in abandoning ship? Costa Concordia Captain Francesco Schettino has been widely criticized for leaving the ship before ensuring the safety of his passengers. Here are four questions about how a captain should act in a crisis.
Jude Law gets about $200,000 in phone hacking settlement from MurdochIn the 15 settlements whose financial terms were made public, amounts generally ran into the tens of thousands of dollars聽to settle claims against the now-shuttered News of the World tabloid and its sister paper, The Sun.
Costa Concordia owner offers refunds, but gets low marks for responseCosta Concordia survivors will get full refunds, plus travel and lodging costs covered. But Costa Concordia owner Carnival Corp. faces criticism for its handling of the tragedy.
Despite rhetoric, Iran and US appear to be trying to restart Iran nuclear talksIranian Foreign Minister Salehi said that Tehran is willing to return to talks on Iran's nuclear program and that discussions have already begun about a date and location.
Europeans fear Iran oil embargo will wreck economyWith a proposed embargo on Iranian oil, the European Union and the US could suffer from rising oil prices while Iran simply finds new buyers.
German tabloid Bild takes down politicians with its unmatched megaphoneGerman tabloid Bild, Europe's largest newspaper, drives the political agenda of the most influential economic power on the continent. Its latest target: President 海角大神 Wulff.聽
Honduras: home to the most violent city in the hemisphere?Amid rising crime, the Peace Corps pulled out of in Honduras this week.
Denied visas to US, Ugandan Little League team finally gets a gameUganda's dream of becoming the first African team to play in the Little League World Series was shattered last year over visa problems. But now a little bit of the World Series has come to them.
Costa Concordia: Top 4 'deceptions' by ship's captain From the moment that Capt. Francesco Schettino made his fateful decision to steer the Costa Concordia cruise ship close to shore, to his description of whether he stayed with the ship to help evacuate its 4,000 passengers, there has been a pattern of untruths and attempted coverup. Here are four examples, running the gamut from 'technical' to incredulous.