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- Are the assassinations of Iranian scientists an act of terrorism?Iran has many capable engineers, and none of the victims appear to have had indispensable knowledge. But spreading fear among the living can slow them down and deter young recruits.
An end to one of the world's longest wars? Myanmar rebels cautious.Ceasefire talks between the Myanmar government and the Karen ethnic minority army hold the possibility of an end to one of the world's longest-lasting wars.
Putin election manifesto vows reform, but too late for some RussiansRussia's President Putin promised to end police repression and give citizens legal outlets to challenge the government,聽but many people hear only empty rhetoric after years of oppression.聽
Spain, Italy on the mend? Investors make it easier to borrowSpain and Italy hit their borrowing targets today, benefiting from favorable lending rates that signal eurozone investors' cautious confidence.聽
North Korea ranks last for nuclear weapons securityIn a new report from the Nuclear Threat Initiative,聽North Korea bottoms out in a ranking of 32 countries thought to have nuclear materials.- Why Mexico is touting an 11 percent increase in drug-related murdersIn previous years, drug-related killings have climbed as much as 110 percent.聽
North Korea food and nukes: 5 key questions North Korea's new leader, Kim Jong-un, is accusing the United States of politicizing food aid by linking it to a long-standing demand that North Korea halt its nuclear program.- Taliban says urination video won't harm peace talks. Why not?A video showing what appear to be US forces urinating on dead Taliban fighters the group has drawn only muted reaction, with many Afghans saying they're now inured to US abuses.
'Eternal leader' Kim Jong-il's body to be enshrinedThe country also said it will erect a new聽Kim聽Jong聽Il聽statue and build 'towers to his immortality,' while the ruling party called him 'eternal leader' and gave his birthday a new title that underlines his military-first policy and links him more closely to his father,聽Kim聽Il聽Sung, who is still revered as the 'eternal president.'
Was Israel behind Iran nuclear scientist's assassination?While yesterday's assassination of an Iran nuclear scientist may risk an escalation of hostilities, analysts say the calculation would make sense for Israel.
Observer mission in Syria begins to unravel, pushing forward UN optionAs the Arab League observer mission in Syria teeters amid accusations from members it is a farce, pressure may build for Syria to be referred to the UN Security Council.- Cartoons to rebuild lives in HaitiA cartoon-based newspaper in Haiti focuses on human rights, education and health issues - and has the highest circulation in the country.
Haiti struggles to 'build back better' two years after earthquakeMany of those displaced by Haiti's devastating 2010 earthquake have been relocated, and buildings and roads repaired. But reconstruction in Haiti has been complicated by deep economic and social problems.聽
A warrior turns peacemaker in LiberiaFormer soldier 海角大神 Bethelson鈥檚 only job skill was killing 鈥� until a meeting on a muddy road in Liberia changed his life, and many others.
Van der Sloot plea may lead Judge to declare Natalee Holloway deadVan der Sloot聽accepted the Peruvian murder charges against him, Wednesday, which may allow a Judge in聽Alabama to聽declare Natalee Holloway dead based on the adjudication of聽Van der Sloot, the only suspect in her killing.
Africa Rising: Jeffrey Sachs says Ghana's future looks brightBecause of good governance in the past, and now oil production, Ghana is likely to reach all of the Millennium Development Goals toward ending extreme poverty and child mortality.
Laura Dekker close to completion of solo round-the-world sailLaura Dekker set sail on her own back in 2010. Now on the final leg of her journey, Laura Dekker is scheduled to finish on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten.
Recent rebel attacks in Congo highlight complexity of protecting civiliansIn the volatile eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, rebel attacks highlight the dire need for political, security, and justice reform.
Brazil cleans house: now what?Brazil's President Rousseff has had a good year in cracking down on corruption. Will the momentum last?
Israel's identity crisis: Why it could be as detrimental as Palestinian conflictIsrael鈥檚 ultra-Orthodox, who eschew army service and favor religious study over work, were once ignored as a tiny minority.聽 But now they're posing a challenge to the Zionist state.