For Tunisian Women, A Catch-22: Is Inequality The Price Of Progress?
Are Tunisian women "complementary to men?" A new draft constitution says as much, but thousands of demonstrators disagree.
The Last 'Occupy' Encampment? Hong Kong's Anti-Capitalist Demonstrators Due For Eviction
The Hong Kong occupation protest movement known as Occupy Central is likely to be evicted from its headquarters following a Monday court decision.
Making A Baby Boom: Singapore And The Politics Of Procreation
Singapore's population can't keep up with its productivity. Can the government do anything to get some more buns in the oven?
Senegal’s Golden Ticket: The Secret To Stability Amid Strife In West Africa
Senegal has seen decades of peace and democracy, even while surrounding countries endured war, tyranny and instability.
France Evicts Roma, Again: Public Safety, Or Political Scheme?
Evicting one of Europe's most marginalized groups may help Francois Hollande get back in France's good graces.
Nowhere To Turn: Rohingya People Flee Violence In Myanmar, Unwelcome In Bangladesh
Rohingya migrants are seeking refuge from Myanmar in neighboring Bangladesh, but thousands have been forced to return to the violent persecution they were desperate to escape.
Sinai Insecurity: How Israel and Egypt’s Military Could Benefit From Islamist Insurgencies
Clashes in the Sinai Peninsula have rumors swirling in Egypt, Israel and Palestine.
In Poverty-Stricken Kenya, Corrupt Government Spends Over $1M On Chairs
Kenya's parliamentary building has undergone a major renovation, worth millions of dollars. Meanwhile, about half the citizens live in poverty.
Yemen Restructures Army To Weaken Saleh Loyalists, Bolster Military Against Insurgencies
Yemeni President Hadi's new decree consolidates military power under his own leadership.
Sticking Together: Iran Pledges Support For Syrian Regime, Blasts U.S. Of 'Warmongering'
Iran pledged strong support for Syrian President Bashar Assad on Tuesday, accusing the United States of "warmongering" and promising to back Assad's crackdown against rebels of the Syrian uprising.
Foul Play, Or Fair Game? Turkish Politicians Blast Obama For Holding A Baseball Bat
Some Turkish politicians think Presisdent Barack Obama should have kept his hands free when he called Prime Minister Erdogan... but they had their own reasons to cause a stir.
From Hiroshima To Fukushima: An Atom Bomb Anniversary In The Age Of Nuclear Power
As Japan struggles to define its approach to nuclear power after Fukushima, today's Hiroshima anniversary recalls just how risky nuclear technology can be.
Why The Sinai Peninsula Matters: Militants Compromise Security Along Egypt’s Border With Israel
Despite its relative isolation, Egypt's Sinai Peninsula plays a huge role in one of the overarching conflicts of the twentieth century.
Europe’s Last Dictator: Alexander Lukashenko And The Bad News Bears Of Belarus
If hundreds and hundreds of teddy bears can't bring down Europe's last dictatorship, what can?
Grenade Attack Kills Assailant In Nairobi, Kenya, One Day Before Clinton's Visit
A grenade blast in Kenya's capital city of Nairobi killed one person on Friday, the day before U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton is scheduled to arrive as part of her seven-nation African tour.
Who’s That Girl? China Claims Kazakhstan’s Gold Medalist, Zulfiya Chinshanlo, For Itself
Zulfiya Chinshanlo won the gold medal for women's weightlifting at the 2012 London Summer Olympics -- but for whom?
Starting Over In Somalia? The Biggest Threat Of All Is In The Heart Of Mogadishu
Despite the recent passage of a new constitution, corruption in Somalia's interim government could derail progress even before it begins.
North Korea: Kim Jong Un May Soon Make First Official Visit To Beijing
Beijing may soon receive its first official visit from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, if recent high-level visits are any indication.
Russian Opposition Activist Alexei Navalny Charged With Embezzlement
Russian opposition activist Aleksei Navalny has been charged with embezzlement by the Kremlin?s State Investigative Committee.
Pakistan, U.S. Sign Deal To Reopen Supply NATO Routes, Deliver Military Aid
An agreement signed by the United States and Pakistan on Tuesday has determined some logistical details concerning NATO's usage of Pakistan land routes to transfer supplies to troops in Afghanistan.
Zimbabwe: Is Life In Prison Better Than Freedom On The Streets Of Harare?
When a Zimbabwean man would rather spend life behind bars than live one more day on the streets of his nation's capital, you know things have gotten bad.
Ebola Outbreak In Uganda: Where Did It Come From, And Will It Spread?
Ebola remains a mysterious affliction; it has no cure, and no vaccine. It tends to flare up sporadically, but it can kill hundreds whenever it does crop up.
After The Arab Spring Revolutions, Middle Eastern Countries Bring New Zeal To Olympic Games
For some post-revolution competitors, this year's Summer Olympic Games will be more important than those of years past.
Syria: Regime Forces Move Into Aleppo With Heavy Weaponry As 200,000 Flee
About 200,000 people have fled Syria's largest city of Aleppo over the last few days, according to a statement from U.N. humanitarian chief Valeria Amos
Chaos In The Court! The Inner Workings Of Egypt’s Puzzling Judiciary
Want to really understand the post-revolution process in Egypt? Look to the men who are passing judgments behind everyone's back.
Mali's Interim President Traore Returns To Bamako After Suffering Severe Beating
Dioncounda Traore, the interim president of Mali, is returning to the capital city of Bamako to resume his post after two months of medical treatment in Paris. He left Mali after suffering a severe beating at the hands of demonstrators.
Making It Mandatory: Facing Low Voter Turnout, Can U.S. Learn From Australia?
If every American were legally required to show up at the ballot box, perhaps political candidates could pursue their campaigns differently.
France: Muslim Woman Arrested For Covering Her Face In Public, Released For Ramadan
Police were injured on Friday while arresting a woman who was wearing a nijab, which violates French laws against covering the face in public.
Britain Piloted Drones In 2011 Libya Campaign: Parliament
The British Parliament confirmed on Thursday that members of the country's Royal Air Force operated drones in Libya during 2011.
Mombasa Blues: Kenyan Separatists May Endanger National Economy, Security
The Mombasa Republican Council has been granted legitimacy by the country's high court, setting the stage for a political battle that could threaten Kenya's stability.
