China Snubs North Korea's Kim, Hinting At Realignment In Asia
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was reportedly refused a visit to China this year, which could have big implications for Beijing's policies in a changing region.
Tunisian Protesters Defend Women, Not Islam
A rape case in Tunisia has motivated protesters to rally in support of women's rights, and the Islamist ruling party is taking notice.
‘Abortion Boat’ Set To Dock And Treat Women In Muslim-Majority Morocco
Abortion is illegal in Morocco, but a boat owned by Dutch group Women on Waves aims to distribute pregnancy-terminating medicine there this week.
Georgia Election Results: Mysterious Billionaire Ivanishvili May Take Over Tbilisi; Saakashvili Concedes
Georgia's parliamentary election results so far spell victory for opposition coalition Georgian Dreams, led by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili. Now what?
As The World Ages, Serious Policy Changes Are In Order: UN
The world population is getting older with every passing year. This is one aging process that cannot be ignored.
Hungary Bans Slot Machines, Forgoing Gambling Revenues To Help Poor
Hungary will now ban slot machines in an effort to protect the poor from fiscal self-destruction via gambling.
Georgia On Brink: Odd Parliamentary Election Leads To Angst Over Results
Georgia’s parliamentary election on Monday, between parties led by President Mikhail Saakashvili and Bidzina Ivanishvili, comes to a close amid premature results projections.
As Chinua Achebe Publishes Memoir, Biafra War's Legacy Lingers In Nigeria
The Biafra War ended in 1970, but sectarian violence still rages in Nigeria. Chinua Achebe's new memoir recalls that bloody conflict with an eye toward preventing new ones.
Zetas Cartel Boss ‘El Taliban’ Captured, But Violence In Mexico May Increase
Sudan, South Sudan Agreement Is Promising Despite Many Loose Ends
Scientists May Be Jailed For Not Predicting Deadly Italian Earthquake Of 2009
Scientists who failed to warn citizens ahead of Italy's fatal L'Aquila earthquake of 2009 may face four years in prison if prosecutors get their way.
Billionaire Alexander Lebedev: One More 'Hooligan' For Russia
Billionaire Alexander Lebedev has been charged with hooliganism in Russia after punching another man in the face on television last year.
Executions, Floggings, Amputations: Life Under Shariah In Northern Mali
Human rights are abused every day in Mali, a once-peaceful West African country that is now ruled by Islamist extremists associated with AQIM.
French Youth, Escape While You Can! In Bad Economy, 'Barrez Vous' Urges Exodus
The "Barrez Vous" campaign is urging France's young to leave before they are trapped in a 60-something oriented society.
Nigerian Military Victories Over Boko Haram A Short-term Fix
Nigerian troops killed about 35 Boko Haram members on Sunday night, according to the military. But a long-term solution requires development, not defense.
Aung San Suu Kyi In Indiana? Why Myanmar Refugees Have Flocked To Fort Wayne
Aung San Suu Kyi's Tuesday appearance in Fort Wayne begs the question: Why are there so many Myanmar refugees in Indiana?
Abu Hamza And The Queen: A Radical Cleric's Run-In With Royalty
Radical cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri will be extradited to the United States, but not before the Queen of England gets in trouble for recommending his arrest.
On The Borderline: Sudan, South Sudan Negotiate As Time Runs Out
Under threat of UN sanctions, Sudan President Omar al-Bashir and South Sudan President Salva Kiir may finally come to an agreement on border disputes and the resumption of oil production.
Crafty Commonwealth: Canada, UK To Share Foreign Embassies, Not Policies
Canada and the United Kingdom have agreed to share embassies and consulates on foreign soil -- is this a tough break for Ottawa?
Global Criticism Of US Republican Party Grows: Add Australia To The List
Add Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan to the growing list of global leaders to criticize the U.S. GOP or nominee Mitt Romney.
The Other Teachers' Strike: In Kenya, Stakes Are Higher Than In Chicago
The Chicago teachers' strike is over, but the one in Kenya continues as unions fight for a massive salary increase.
¡Adiós, Barcelona! Spain Denies Catalonia Fiscal Autonomy, Risking Repercussions
Catalonia demanded fiscal autonomy from Spain, but was denied. But many still burn for independence, and a snap vote my add fuel to the flame.
Suicide Attack In Mogadishu Kills 15, Casts Shadow Over Somalia's Progress
In Mogadishu, Somalia, a suicide bomb attack has resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people.
For Russian-Controlled Chechnya, A Sparkling City And A Dancing Dictator
Chechnya was once synonymous with destruction. Now, under President Ramzan Kadyrov, its capital looks as good as new. What's the story?
Australian Senator Bernardi Links Gay Marriage To Bestiality, Promptly Resigns
Former Australian Member of Parliament Cory Bernardi was forced to resign on Wednesday after making comments that linked gay marriage to polygamy and bestiality.
Pariah States Iran And Syria Strengthen Ties As Salehi Meets Assad
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing violent conflict between Syrian forces and armed rebels.
Mass Graves Discovered In Kenya, Raising Specter Of Tribal Violence Ahead Of Election
The discovery of mass graves in the southeast of Kenya is a reminder that tribal violence there is ongoing, casting a long shadow over hopes for a smooth national election in 2013.
Lonmin Miners Agree To End Strike, But South Africa's Labor Struggles Are Far From Over
Lonmin miners who went on strike last month have agreed to a 22 percent pay raise and will return to work this week. But the strike has taken a toll on South Africa's economy, and other mines still face unrest.
Will Tehran Talk? Ashton And Jalili To Discuss Iranian Nuclear Development
The Iranian nuclear technology dance continued Tuesday as EU foreign affairs chief Ashton met with Iranian National Security Council Secretary Jalili.
Kurds At the Crossroads: Regional Unrest Raises The Stakes For Sovereignty
Kurdish rebels of the PKK in Turkey have seen an increase in bloody clashes with the Turkish military, according to Prime Minister Erdogan. It's another indication that regional upheavals are raising the stakes in what was already a complicated bid for the sovereignty of Kurdistan.
